Mahatma Gandhi's Influence on Nelson Mandela and the Universal Path of Peace
Mahatma Gandhi's Influence on Nelson Mandela and the Universal Path of Peace Good evening, Respected leaders of the Church of Scientology, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, It is a privilege to be with you today in the Netherlands as we celebrate the birthday of one of the greatest champions of human dignity and justice, Nelson Mandela. I sincerely thank the Church of Scientology for organizing this meaningful gathering dedicated to peace, freedom, and human values. Before speaking about Nelson Mandela, I would like to briefly acknowledge the vision of L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology. He emphasized that lasting peace begins with the individual. One of his well-known observations is: > "A civilization without insanity, without criminals and without war, where the able can prosper and honest beings can have rights, is the aim of Scientology." Whether we come from different faiths, philosophies, or cultures, this aspiration for a peaceful and just soc...