The Promise of World Peace

It states, however, that the current international system of governance is flawed and is unable to eradicate the threats of war, terrorism, anarchy and economic instability.

Adding to the problem is the widespread belief that human beings are intrinsically hostile and aggressive, and that these flaws make long-term global peace and stability unsustainable.

The Universal House of Justice asserts that peace cannot occur without religion and quotes Bahaʼu'lláh, the founder of the Bahaʼi Faith.

Having rejected religion as irrelevant, societies around the world have adopted a wide number of ideologies that have failed to serve and support the interests of humanity as a whole.

The statement asserts that a new framework must be adopted based on several overarching principles and a genuine interest in creating a peaceful and just world.