BROTHERHOOD IS A NECESSITY
The word “brotherhood” expresses feelings of friendship,
fellowship, companionship and comradeship. It may also mean an association,
alliance, club, union, league, guild, society, association, club, fraternity,
etc. A brotherly person is one who is friendly, affectionate, amicable,
sympathetic, benevolent, etc.
Such people as believe in brotherhood possess not only the
qualities of friendship and understanding but also live together in peace and
co-operation.
The members of an organization formed for a particular
purpose, especially a religious society or political organization are advised to
maintain the relationship of brothers.
It is rightly said: If God is thy father, man is thy brother.
According to the stoic
philosopher of ancient Rome Seneca The Younger (Died 65 AD in Italy) :”We are
members of one great body, planted by nature in a mutual love, and fitted for a
social life. We must consider that we were born for the good of the whole.”
A former U.S. President Calvin Coolidge (1872-11933) said: “Our
doctrine of equality and liberty and humanity comes from our belief in the
brotherhood of man, through the fatherhood of God.”
Finally, this most relevant quote on the subject: We must
learn to live together as brothers or perish as fools.
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G.R.Kanwal
11th August 2024
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