"Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization."
Mahatma Gandhi
A Humanitarian Cause with a Heavenly Purpose
Oneness is the most important humanitarian cause in the world, and will be the greatest achievement of humankind. Oneness is the only sustainable solution to humanity’s struggles, but only a heavenly power can help us establish actual and sustainable oneness on earth. God has determined to gather together in one all things "which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him" (Ephesians 1:10). This wondrous gathering pertains to all people, including you, your family, your business, and the communities you belong to. You can allow God to work through you as you actively participate in cultivating oneness within yourself and in the world around you.
Over 700 million people live in extreme poverty.*
All criminal markets have pervasively grown globally.*
Nearly 58% of the world's population live in areas with increasing conflict.*
Confidence and satisfaction with democracy reached an all-time low in over 150 countries.*
Why is Oneness So Important Today?
The increasing conflict, division, and polarization throughout the world cause incalculable suffering, especially among the most vulnerable. However, our quest of becoming one involves more than healing division, resolving conflict, and helping those who suffer. Highly polarizing conflicts also undermine critical societal structures and threaten the liberty and freedom of democratic societies. People of faith have the greatest potential of coming together as one heart and one mind for preserving liberty, eradicating poverty, resolving suffering, and establishing peace.
"And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one."
John 17:22
"All the believers were one in heart and mind. ...And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all that there were no needy persons among them."
Acts 4:32-34 NIV
"That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him."
Ephesians 1:10
The Source and Power of Our Oneness
The desire we have for the oneness of humanity is inextricably connected with God's purpose for our day, which is to "gather together in one all things in Christ" (Ephesians 1:10). Jesus Christ is more than a religious or historical figure. He is "the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world" (John 1:9). A society that is centered in Him, His holy light, and divine teachings may effectively rise above conflict and division and become one. Such oneness will enable us to establish sustainable liberty, freedom, equality, prosperity, and peace among ourselves and our posterity.