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the Red Cross will become one of the most efficient
of the organizations which can contribute to the
settling of differences of opinions, which, because of
the weaknesses and faults in human nature, have
always existed between the peoples of the world.
We must work without prejudices, in the spirit
which General MacArthur interpreted so well when,
after the end of the Second World War, he expressed
himself about as follows: :
”The questions concerning the different ideals
and ideologies have been settled on the battle
fields of the world, and this is not the place for
discussion. Nor is it befitting us as representatives
of the majority of the peoples of the earth to meet in
a spirit of distrust, illwill or hatred. Victor as well
as vanquished, we must raise ourselves to the higher
dignity which alone serves the sacred purpose to
which we are about to dedicate ourselves. It is my
fondest hope, in fact the hope of all mankind, that
a better world will rise from the bloodshed of the
past, a world founded on understanding and good
will, a world dedikated to the dignity of man and
to the fulfillment of his deepest wish — freedom,
tolerance and justice.”
When Henri Dunant, in 1863, started the Red
Cross, he gave the organization the following
motto: ”Inter Arma Caritas.” What has happened
since, especially the experiences after the Second
World War, inspires a desire to extend this motto
to Post Arma Caritas”. At some time in the future
mankind may perhaps reach the aim which could
be expressed in the words: ”Pro Armis Caritas” —
” Mercy Instead of Arms.”
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