The Unity of Mankind

In explaining the purpose of Creation, our sages say, that G-d, the Essence of all good; created the world, as a result of His desire to do good.

As it says in Psalms 145, "The L-rd is good to all, and His mercies are over all his works." For as it is the nature of a good being, to do good unto others. The creation of the universe, was a Divine expression of goodness.

In this way, the universe and all life, are recipients and objects, of Divine goodness.

Hence, everything that occurs in the world, even the apparent bad, such as natural disasters, must ultimately have redeeming good. Similarly, the negative inclination within human beings, who essentially desire to do good, is but a "mechanism" by G-d's design, to establish free-choice.

For had G-d created a world, that is totally and exclusively good, without any efforts on the part of mankind to achieve it; there would be no, or little appreciation, of goodness.
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In light of this, it is important to realize, that in the individual's struggle with evil, within the world at large, or within one's self; it should not be one of confrontation.

Rather, by emphasizing that, which is good in people, and in the world, and by bringing the positive to the fore; the evil is superseded by the good, until it eventually disappears.

Although G-d created the world, giving people free-choice, He nevertheless, has given us the tools, and the guidance we need, to encourage us to choose the good.

A Divine moral code, one that predates all human codes; and the only one that has timeless and universal application, for a good, moral civilization.
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This Divine code, known as the Seven Laws of Noah. It establishes an objective definition of "good," that applies to all people.

For as recent history has proven, a morality that is based on human ideas of good, is relative, subjective; and can lead to the opposite of good.

Furthermore, as is abundantly clear to educators and law-enforcement agents, neither intimidation nor threat of punishment, can foster a deep sense, of moral obligation.

This can only come from the knowledge - through education, that there is an "Eye that sees, and an Ear that hears;" to Whom we are all accountable.
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The Noahide Code of seven basic Divine laws, was given to Noah and his children, after the flood. These laws would assure Noah and his children, the forebears of the new human race; that humanity would not degenerate into a jungle again.

The laws, command: the establishment of courts of justice; and prohibit: idolatry, blasphemy, homicide, incest, robbery, and eating the limb of a live animal (cruelty to animals); are the foundation of all morality.

And they extend, (by laws derived from these), into all aspects of moral behavior.
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Our task, is to educate and to encourage the observance of the Seven Laws, among all people.

The religious tolerance of today, and the trend towards greater freedom; gives us the unique opportunity, to enhance widespread observance of these laws.

For it is by adherence to these laws, which are in and of themselves, an expression of Divine goodness; that all humankind is united and bound, by a common moral responsibility to our Creator.

This unity promotes peace and harmony; amongst all people, thereby achieving the ultimate good.

As the Psalmist said: "How good and how pleasant it is, for brothers to dwell together in unity."