On the threshold of a new world religion

"Earth cannot be changed for the better unless the consciousness of individuals is changed. We pledge to work for such transformation in individual and collective consciousness, for the awakening of our spiritual powers through reflection, meditation , prayer, or positive thinking, for a conversion of the heart. Together we can move mountains! Without a willingness to take risks and a readiness to sacrifice there can be no fundamental change in our situation! Therefore we commit ourselves to a common global ethic, to better mutual understanding, as well as to socially beneficial, peace-fostering, and Earth-friendly ways of life.

We invite all men and women, whether religious or not, to do the same."

Author Kenneth Sørensen

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As a result of internationalisation, a marked development has taken place during the past 100 years in the mutual relationship between religions. Globalisation has caused an increased rapprochement between the many peoples in the world, and this includes their religious sentiments. This universalism and unifying development has been of great importance for the propagation and acceptance of the eternal wisdom in all cultures.

There are at present two prominent currents. On the one hand, there is a growing consciousness of the importance of interreligious dialogue, an endeavour that isn't directed towards creating a new world religion, but instead towards acknowledging each others differences and the value of plurality. The Parliament of the World's Religions should be seen in this perspective.

The second current is an esoteric one, and it is arguably the cause of the first current. It manifests itself by the increasing human awareness of our common spiritual origin, that there is an esoteric core that has always been part of all traditional religions. This esoteric core is being brought forth by the new spirituality - the New World Religion. It is strengthened by the rapprochement of the traditional religions.

We will in the following describe the two currents in turn.