José Rizal's Global Fellowship
The following concepts are taken from Rizal's own words, speeches, literature, and careful analysis of his personal history and works.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.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.