The essay discusses ways in which the modern individual can reconcile his or her existence as a citizen of the world, including political actions, with his or her moral or faith-based principles. By examining and analyzing this issue through the words of philosophers and world leaders, as well as through the context of the individual within modern society, the essay suggests that in order to effectively combine these two spheres of thought, one must establish an internal set of moral guidelines that do not necessarily base themselves off of the external guidelines of any institution. Once these guidelines are established, the issue of dual allegiance to political ideals versus faith-based ideals becomes irrelevant, as the modern citizen's own moral judgment takes precedent when making decisions in both cases.
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