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The Philippine national hero, Jose Rizal, has his own views and concepts about Global Fellowship which is synonymous to "Internationalism", "Worldwide Brotherhood", "International Alliance", and "Global Fellowship of Humankind". The following concepts are taken from Rizal's own words, speeches, literature, and careful analysis of his personal history and works.[1][2]
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Among the factors that shaped Jose Rizal as a person:[1][2]
These are Rizal's ideas about the subject of having a fellowship or brotherhood of humankind:[1][2]
These are the basis of the above ideas, which were then taken from Rizal's opinions found in his own writings and speeches which intend to establish unity, harmony, alliance and bonding among nations: The fundamental cause or reason for having the absence of human rights is eradicated through the establishment of unity.
One of Rizal's wishes is the presence of equal rights, justice, dignity, and peace. The basis for the unity of mankind is religion and the "Lord of Creations"; because a mutual alliance that yearns to provide a large scope of respect in human faith is needed, despite our differences in race, education, and age.
The presence of a worldwide alliance intends to eradicate any form of discrimination based on race, status in life, or religion. This is also one of Rizal's concerns related to the "mutual understanding" expected not only from Spain but also from other countries. In a letter to a friend written from Germany, Rizal expressed his feelings against the public presentation (the use as exhibits) of live Igorots in the Madrid exposition of 1887.
However, Rizal also knew that there are hindrances in achieving such a worldwide fellowship: Change and harmony can be achieved through the presence of unity among fellowmen (which is) the belief in one's rights, dignity, human worth, and in the equality of rights between genders and among nations.[1][2]
Some of the hindrances hinted by Rizal against an aspired unity of humankind were:[1][2]
Rizal promoted global fellowship through the following:[1][2]
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