Subscribe now

Letter: More ways to unite world to a common purpose

Published 24 July 2024

From Valerie Senyk, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

I resonated strongly with Harvey Whitehouse’s point that “if we are to mature into a global tribe, capable of solving global problems, we will also need leaders capable of crossing existing tribal divisions”, and that this requires “ways that are grounded in science” to address our collective interests (22 June, p 36).

I believe another way of sharing our moral concerns would be for the world to recognise that our religions have all come from the same source, an unknown Creator that has continued to morally guide us. Thus, science and religion need to go hand in hand to help humanity recognise its oneness.

Issue no. 3501 published 27 July 2024

Sign up to our weekly newsletter

Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox! We'll also keep you up to date with New Scientist events and special offers.

Sign up