Thursday, February 13, 2025

Founding Statement

Introduction:

In the late 20th century, the world witnessed profound geopolitical and geostrategic changes, particularly after the collapse of the Soviet Union and the dissolution of the Warsaw Pact. The United States emerged as the sole superpower, leading to the creation of a unipolar world order in which it exerted military, economic, and political influence globally. This was accompanied by military interventions such as the Gulf War in 1991, the expansion of globalization, and free trade agreements. At the same time, the world saw the official formation of the European Union with the Maastricht Treaty coming into effect in 1993.
At the beginning of the 21st century, challenges to the unipolar system began to emerge, such as the rise of China as an economic and political power, and the renewed influence of Russia on the international stage. This contributed to the complexity of international relations and the emergence of a multipolar world order.

Reviving Progress After a Setback

In the Arab region, technological advancements and the spread of the internet sparked winds of change, as signs of a second Arab renaissance began to emerge. Unfortunately, the Arab Spring, which carried hopes of freedom, ended in suffering and bloody wars, with authoritarianism intensifying its resistance to change and modernity. These regimes, which claimed to be progressive, resulted in party dictatorships that tore apart the social fabric and ignited sectarianism.

In this context, Christians faced increasing marginalization and the worsening of sectarian rhetoric, particularly in Syria, Egypt, and Iraq. This situation led to feelings of isolation and fear of political engagement, causing some to adopt an identity based on their diaspora rather than citizenship. The Syrian regime reinforced this sentiment by claiming to protect them while restricting their freedoms to religious practices only, which deepened their fears of change.

From this, a group of Christian citizens from both the homeland and the diaspora decided to establish a new organization under the name “Christian Citizens Organization in the United States,” with the goal of playing an active role in the renaissance and change, enhancing the position of Christians as original citizens, and empowering them to remain in their positions to prevent the risk of being displaced from their homeland.

This organization is founded on the following principles:

  • Opposition to Sectarianism: Rejecting sectarianism and sectarian political discourse in all its forms, with an emphasis on the need to build a democratic, civil state based on competence rather than sectarian affiliations.
  • Promoting Citizenship: Affirming that citizenship is the foundation of political life and rejecting the classification of citizens based on their beliefs or ethnic affiliations.
  • New Constitution: Demanding the enactment of a constitution that affirms the rights and duties of citizens, enshrines the principles of citizenship, democracy, and a civil state, and ensures the separation of powers.
  • Unified Personal Status Law: Working to pass a modern personal status law that unites all citizens under the law, rather than under sectarian divisions.
  • Addressing Christian Fears: Encouraging Christians to engage in political action alongside democratic forces in the region, and contributing to overcoming minority complex by integrating them into their societies.
  • Confronting Partition Projects: Opposing all partition projects that may be proposed in the region, as Christians are among those most affected by these plans.

This organization is open to all who believe in democracy, change, and modernity, and seeks to achieve these values through democratic struggle and dialogue with others in order to build a democratic structure in the region.

“Christian Citizens Organization in the United States”

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