Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, Unity in Diversity
Since its independence in 1945, Indonesia has struggled through a daunting array of social, political and economic challenges. Today, the Muslim-majority nation in the world is recognized as an increasingly mature, vibrant democracy. Though many would acknowledge that...
Finding True North on a Moral Compass
“This is called a compass,” the experienced mountaineer addressed myself and my peers in the remote wilderness of Montana, facetiously holding up the orienteering object to a crowd of smiling teenagers and twenty-somethings. If you are like me, you have grown...
The Power of Faith in Peaceful Reunification Amidst Rising Tension on the Korean Peninsula
Most of the great movements for social and cultural change have been driven by faith-inspired people. Imagine the possibilities if faith traditions were able to work together, instead of looking at the other as competitors or rivals, to bring about fundamental social...
A Time for Moral Leadership and Courage
“An ethical leader possesses humility, maintains concern for the greater good, is honest and straightforward, fulfills commitments, strives for fairness, takes responsibility, shows respect for each individual, encourages and develops others, serves others...
Embracing the Enemy as Family: Diplomacy through Moral Authority
Many Koreans, especially those from the older generation, have told me that my father was truly the pioneer of opening relations between the North and South. I have heard stories of my father addressing the North Korean leadership at Mansudae, their National Assembly....
“Korean Dream” Song Seeks Common Ground Between North and South Korea
For any real discussion of unification to begin, we, the Korean people, must identify a common platform through which we can all converge, not as a divided people but as Koreans....
Bringing Light into Darkness
This is a reflection of a U.S. Service member of his experience in Afghanistan that underscores the importance of character as the hope that shines a light in the darkest places and brings peace in conflict. Five years ago, a young commander of a platoon found himself...
4 Traits of Moral Leaders (and Why it Makes them Innovative)
“A true leader’s position should not reflect any self-serving personal or political interests but benefit ‘the greater good’ of humanity. The moral aspect of leadership provides a vision rooted in universal aspirations, principles and values, while the innovative...
Discovering the Real Power of Leadership through the International Young Leaders Assembly
“Step a little to the left. Ok, smile!” The shutter of my phone’s camera captured the largest smile I’d ever seen on the face of my new friend from Japan standing in front of the solemnly seated figure at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. As Seichiro eagerly...
Inviting the Voice of Faith back into the Public Square
“It is vitally important that people of faith work in common cause to promote shared values, so that in partnership we can exert a focused and positive moral influence on the public life of our nation.” -Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon (Coalition for American...
One Korea Camp Inspires International Support for Korean Reunification
“One dream! One Korea! One World!” Kyungbok Palace in Seoul, Korea was in for a stirring surprise when forty students from thirty different nationalities showed up on palace grounds dressed in traditional Korean garb last May to share a message of hope for...
Interfaith Campaign Fostering Lasting Peace as One Family under God
At one point in 2016, some began to claim that the Fulani herdsmen were slaughtering the native settlers; others claimed that the opposite was true. Whatever the case, there was a violent conflict in southern Kaduna. It was the kind of conflict that always ended up...