The Universal Standard
Definition: The Universal Standard is a proposed legal and ethical framework for a multicultural, global society. It is the answer to the question: "How can a diverse world live in harmony without sacrificing cultural identity or fundamental rights?" It is a minimal, unburdened set of universal laws designed to be the bedrock of governance in the "Elevation to Eden."
The core tenets of The Universal Standard are:
We Are Gods: This is the central philosophical assertion. It does not mean we are literal deities, but that all human beings possess inherent dignity, a divine spark, autonomy, and the capacity for both good and evil. This principle makes any form of discrimination or oppression an indefensible injustice. It establishes a duty of mutual respect and preservation.
Proportionality of Justice: Justice must be "like for like." A physical offense (a crime against a person's body or property) warrants a physical response (imprisonment or, in severe cases, death). All other offenses are material or social and should be met with non-physical responses.
The Distinction Between Criminal and Civil Law:
Criminal Law is universal and minimal, dealing only with physical offenses (e.g., murder, theft, assault). Its penalties can include loss of liberty.
Civil Law is local and culturally specific, governing social discourse and norms. Its penalties are limited to fines, canning, or other regulatory measures, but never imprisonment.
This structure allows different cities or communities to maintain their unique cultural traditions (through their own civil laws) while being united under a universal code that protects fundamental human rights (through the criminal law).
The simplest expression of The Universal Standard is found in its Basic Commandments:
Do not kill.
Do not steal.
Do not bear false witness.
Love and Cherish Each Other As It Were Yourself.