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Toward Global Civilization Love Tolerance

This book delves into the concepts of love and tolerance, examining their role in fostering a harmonious global society. It explores the philosophical underpinnings of these ideas and their practical application in various cultural and societal contexts. more

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Fethullah Gulen

Fethullah Gulen was a Turkish religious leader and preacher, born on April 27, 1941, and passed away on April 13, 2017. Known for his pacifist and religious tolerance ideas, he had a profound impact on the global Turkish community. more

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“Difference is of the essence of humanity. Difference is an accident of birth and it should therefore never be the source of hatred or conflict. The answer to difference is to respect it. Therein lies a most fundamental principle of peace: respect for diversity.”

“The American ideal is not that we all agree with each other, or even like each other, every minute of the day. It is rather that we will respect each other's rights, especially the right to be different, and that, at the end of the day, we will understand that we are one people, one country, and one community, and that our well-being is inextricably bound up with the well-being of each and every one of our fellow citizens.”

“We want harmonious development, ... We should work together for more democratic and law-based international relations, and a harmonious environment in which countries respect one another, treat one another as equals, and different cultures can emulate and interchange with each other.”

“I resolutely believe that respect for diversity is a fundamental pillar in the eradication of racism, xenophobia and intolerance. There is no excuse for evading the responsibility of finding the most suitable path toward the elimination of any expression of discrimination against indigenous peoples.”