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What does it mean?
If all share a kinship with the divine, we should see ourselves as citizens of the world rather than of a single city.
In plain terms
Identify as a global citizen.
What can you take from it?
Think beyond local loyalties.

Where it applies

  • travel
  • cultural exchange

Putting it to work

  • practice empathy across cultures

Questions to consider

  • How do you balance local and global identities?

Another view

National ties can be strong and conflict with a global outlook.

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