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Problems of Humanity

The focus of the Problems of Humanity discussion forums is on the creative work of building thought-forms of solution. Participants are invited to reflect upon the six fundamental problems identified by Alice Bailey (Psychological Renewal of the Nations; Children, Youth and Education; Capital, Labour and Employment; the Minorities; the Churches and Organised Religion; and International Unity) in the light of their three root causes: Separativeness, a mental illusion; Selfishness, an emotional glamour; and Materialism, a physical veil or maya. The three basic energies with which to tackle these causes are: Synthesis in thought; the Will-to-Good (Pure Love) in feeling; and Creative Intelligence in action.

The Forums are organised under the six headings of the problems, with three others for deeper reflection on the root causes and basic energies. Contributions may be posted in one or more forums.

To maintain the focus on creative thought-form building, please keep contributions relevant to these themes. Please also see the guidelines for contribution posted at the top of each forum.

Introduction to the Problems of Humanity

A forum for general discussion of the problems.

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The Psychological Renewal of the Nations

A forum to discuss the specific challenges of psychological renewal within and between nation states.

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Children, Youth & Education

A forum for discussion of the specific challenges facing young people, and the educational institutions and practices through which they pass.

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Capital, Labour & Employment

A forum for discussion of the specific challenges arising in the world of work.

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Racial Minorities

A forum for discussion of the specific challenges concerning minorities.

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The Churches & Organised Religion

A forum for discussion of the specific challenges facing the various faiths and their institutional forms.

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International Unity

A forum for discussion of the specific challenges facing nations and peoples as they seek to relate to one another in a world made small by cheap transport and information technology.

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Separativeness

A forum for reflection on the basic problem of separativeness.

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Selfishness

A forum for reflection on the basic problem of selfishness.

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Materialism

A forum for reflection on the basic problem of materialism.

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