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Editor's Notes

• #4: GPFF addresses the most urgent issues of our time. As a movement of common cause and shared vision with the moral vision to end conflict and bring about reconciliation Bringing benefit to people of all cultures and faiths Working together for a peaceful world of global prosperity for all. The vision that guides the GPFF is a simple one: it is One Family Under God
• #6: In order to implement the vision of "One Family Under God". . GPFF engages in three focus areas: 1. Interfaith, 2. Family, 3. Service There is a distinct and important purpose to each of those areas of focus. First of all, in the area of developing Interfaith partnerships, the focus is rooted in universal principles that are the basis of our common spiritual heritage. Universal principle, first principles, that are essential for us to understand who we are as human beings. Secondly, the Family is the fundamental institution and school of love and peace where shared values are learned. Because the family is a universal institution, the values of the family are values that all people can share. No matter what country, culture or religion to which we may belong, the experience and values of the family are universal. Those traditional value from the traditional family are the values that establish the common ground for us to understand and relate to each other in harmony. and finally, service, We promote a culture of service as a foundation for a world of peace, which is the essential human aspiration.
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• #11: We all share a dream. It's the dream of many patriots. It's the dream of Dr. King, the dream of a color-blind society, the beloved community, a world of justice and peace. Can the Age-Old dream for Peace be realized? What is needed now is Vision and Leadership
• #12: Let's first consider the focus area of Interfaith partnerships Because all people share a common spiritual heritage, intercultural and inter-religious harmony is possible. It is possible for people of faith to work together. This is in despite of the fact that there is significant criticism directed at religion; even suggesting that religion, itself, is the source of the problem and not of the solution. However, because of the essential spiritual nature of humans, then faith must have an essential role in the solution to the problem of conflict in our world and toward building a world of peace. Again, because we share a common spiritual heritage then intercultural and inter-religious harmony is possible. GPF advocates a new perspective of interfaith; to move beyond mere tolerance of various faith traditions. True interfatih cooperation and partnership should be based on recognition of the universal principles that are common to all faith traditions. Whenever we cling to a certain identity, we often seek to highlight what is different, what distinguishes my group from your group. This leads to the need to show how my group is better than your group which helps me to feel better about my identity. This mindset has been common within the religious realm and has been the cause of significant conflict. In fact, we know that when people of faith engage from a different perspective and look for the common expression shared by other faiths, vast common grounds can be found. In fact, much more so than the doctrinal differences that divide us.
• #13: Church leaders have a duty to each of their adherents to define the unique path toward God. . . to establish ecclesiastic structure and nurture their adherents through sacred liturgy, teachings and Holy Scriptures. This is the divine focus of all faiths. Though differences can lead to religious conflict, such differences are not the essential cause of conflict. In view of this, unanimity of theology or belief is not the essential solution. -There is another important focus rooted in faith that can and should bring all who affirm God into partnership. Faith traditions, in addition to their aforementioned divine focus, have a vital civil focus as well. As noted, faith traditions have provided the moral underpinnings of societies, as well as impetus for compassion and service to others. In other words, there is a profession of faith that is purely civil; not strictly as religious dogmas, but as expressions of social conscience and rules of conduct without which it is impossible to be a good citizen in a civil society. This is our common mission .
• #15: The second area of GPFF focus is strengthening the family. GPF endeavors to bring our human family together within every level of society. We recognize that everywhere in the world, in every nation, the institution of the family is being challenged. When we heal the family, we heal the world. World peace cannot come about by treaties sign by world leaders. Ultimate peace is forged within society's most fundamental institution; the family.
• #16: The traditional family is the cornerstone of society and the first school of love. Around the world, no matter what culture or society, the starting point of the family is the faithful relationship between husband and wife. On that foundation, a new family is created. Also, when a man and a woman join together, they are bringing together two larger families; two lineages converge. Thus marriage and family are a most sacred institution. Therefore, standards of morality are not arbitrary dictates imposed on others; they exist to protect and promote the good health of our families.
• #18: The third GPFF focus area is fostering a culture of service. Our first area of focus, Interfaith partnership, centered on the more vertical elements; where humans are connected to the source, the Creator, God. Thus, from God, we receive transcendent principles and intrinsic human value. Our second area of focus, the family, explores how those values are first manifested and are horizontally express to form the cornerstone of society and the basis for shared values. Ultimately from the individual to the family, we extend to the larger community and to the world. The way that we do that is by seeing others as a member of my family and treating them as such. Thus, the GPFF service focus is not just about doing charity work or providing services for the needy. It is much deeper than that. It is the understanding that the life-style of engaging others and caring for others as an actual part of my family, not only transforms my environment but also TRANSFORMS ME! It is the way I can learn to develop my character and my ability to love. GPFF fosters a culture of service through service projects and acts of kindness. Through this everyone receives the benefit of deep personal growth and positive community change.
• #19: When we live in loving service to each other, we discover and enhance our own God-given dignity and value, as well as that of others. When we engage others, it is a learning experience. . .it is a mutually beneficial experience. It should never be seen as one side condescending to the "have nots" but rather it is an exchange of what both parties have to share with each other.
• #20: When we serve others, we gain the moral and ethical benefit that is the by-product of the life of service to others. When we live for each other, we create a culture of service that is the heart of living as One Family Under God.