A theory of Humanity Used to Discern and Develop a Theory of Human Rights and Good Governance--Part 1
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Gary M. Zatzman,* M.R. Islam,*✝ and A. O. Islam*
*Emertec Reserach and Development ✝Dalhousie University, Email: President@Emertec.ca |
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Abstract
This two-part paper revives an ancient model that has been forgotten ever since the implementation of dogma by the Roman Catholic Church. It is shown that the definition of humanity was perfected in the Qur’an, the only written document that is preserved for over 14 centuries in its original form. The original claim by prophet Muhammad was that the Qur’an was a divine revelation. The Qur’anic model, once defined, is shown to clearly state the role of humans as the khalifah (viceroy) of the creator that must spend a set period of time on earth. It lays out the foundation of a society based on conscious and conscientious participation of every individual. It represents the epitome of liberalism while providing one with a roadmap that is permanent. Therefore, the lifestyle of this Caliphate model is the optimum of liberalism and conservatism. The current Part I of the paper shows that the viceroy model is the only one that removes the ‘original sin’ attribute of humans. We examine fundamental traits of humans if the assumption of ‘original sin’ is removed. It is shown that humans emerge as ‘godly’ only if they act based on conscience, and that any departure from conscious and the conscientious pathway makes humans and all ensuing policies and agendas inherently implosive. This model of humans can be best characterized as based on sustainability and hope, thus replacing all current models that are based on fear and scarcity. The paper shows how the viceroy model was progressively replaced with the currently used ‘born sinner’ model. Keywords: Humanity, Religion, Original Sin, Philosophy of History, Materialism
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International Journal of Political Theory, August 2016, vol. 1, no. 1 70-86
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