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Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez
Former
U.S. Ambassador to Honduras
I wondered how a man could talk like a missionary one day,
like an evangelist on another and also like an erudite biblical scholar, a
philosopher, a teacher, a parent, a historian and a counselor. All of this
created a magnetic fascination in me that has continued until this day. My
behavior patterns matured. My mind opened in search of new paths. My few innate
talents broadened and developed. I took a new look at my levels of aspiration
and I widened my perspectives. I quickly learned that "living for the sake
of others" is a goal that belongs to no single church, religion or theology.
No attempt was ever made to change my Roman Catholic beliefs.
Instead, every attempt was made to strengthen and reinforce my beliefs in the
worth of the family, of interreligious harmony, of character education, of
humanitarian service activities and many, many others. To those who would
criticize or demean the movement, I would simply ask the question, "Which
of the principles and/or goals or standards which I have just mentioned would
you find unworthy of your attention?" I think the answer is clear.
The International Conferences on the Unity of the Sciences
(ICUS) held from 1972-2000 attracted scholars in various fields of knowledge to
consider questions of science and values.
7 A VISION FOR PEACE
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1 Peace King
6 THE MAN AND HIS WORK
7 A VISION FOR PEACE