A resounding YES, the quicker homo sapiens realize that we are but a speck in the chaotic, ever unfolding universe, the quicker, all will realize that we are more alike then different.

The easiest path to unlocking this fundamental concept in all self aware beings on the third circular object, that orbits a small helium/hydrogen nuclear reactor, is for other sentient beings to announce themselves! Then earthlings will have to realize that what used to be an easily understood flat world is but one of 100,000,000,000,000 similarly composed objects!

Patriotism leads to nationalism that leads to military hubris. The idea of nation is recent in human history - before that it was your tribe or landlord and family. Here's a quote from the link:

"This is the true danger of the rise of nationalism in the United States. One more successful terrorist attack is the only tipping point needed to allow corporate funds, now legal for direct political investment, to push American politics dangerously close to fascist nationalism. The hysteria over mosque building and burqas is just a glint in the eye of the Tea Party’s shameless racist nationalism. "

If by Universal Brotherhood you mean working together as a species, and by important you mean more beneficial, then yes. Although that concept would appear to be patriotism on a much larger scale, unlike typical patriotism, it is backed by logic. It is logical to want to progress one's own species. That progress can be helped by uniting humanity, and much more so than the typical patriotism.

Full development of the individual requires various social structures.

Patriotism can help advance those social structures only to a certain point, after which it becomes inhibitory.

A non-universal brotherhood is quite distinct from patriotism, and in general a brotherhood is more personal and individual oriented.

Brotherhood on a large scale can advance social structures pass what patriotism can, and thus lead to a more fulfilled and developed individual.

Patriotism is more for the benefit of a limited group as a whole, whereby a brotherhood is more for the good of each individual.

There comes a point where the group benefits do not coincide with the individual benefits so then patriotism acts to crush the individual to protect the group identity. A brotherhood will hibernate till its members interests coincide.

universal brotherhood is peace among all countries in the world . It is more important. peace is the king of all values.

Peace is what counts. just remember the 2nd world war

Its widely accepted that the love of humanity is above all religions. May it be Christianity, Islam, Budhism, Hinduism or any religion across the world, each of them has the spirit, sons of the same

father, then why are we fighting to divide ourselves in the false pretension of patriotism, nationalism or many more.

My worthy opponent may boast to say that universal brotherhood is the mirage because every nation must put hand forward for this task, only this can be a reality. But I am sorry to remind my worthy

opponent , can he tell me the name of any country where the great souls did not universalize the oneness factor, to love the humanity and respect every individual. The great souls like Lord Christ,

lord budha, confusius, jarthustra lighted the lamp of humanity through ages. There had been the effort by every country in this direction.

Today, in the globalized world, who can imagine to be untouched from the occurrences world over. It’s like being empty stomach in spite of delicious dishes in the home.

Just think, how all nations are interdepended over one another economically, socially and religiously. Being broken from the bonds how can any nation survive? Can you tell any nation fulfilling all its

requirements by its own. I firmly believe there will be none.

The days of blind nationalism and unguarded patriotism are wrapped in pages of history books, today they mean nothing in reality.

Today in materialistic and utilitarian world we don’t live merely in family, village, country but in the world too. The students prefer to get education in foreign universities, to marry foreign girl, to settle

in foreign land, to visit foreign tourist places. Moreover, everyone wants to become an international icon than being capsized in any particular territory.

Today whole of the world have felt the vitality of universal brotherhood, that’s why many international social, political, religious and economical organizations are constituted to supervise the welfare

of the world and humanity.

In the field of entertainment , many foreigners have become the integral part of Bollywood films whereas many Indians performed in foreign tv serials and other places.

In sport , this interdependency can clearly be observed, the coaches and trainers are mostly foreigners. In IPL you may see how india has divided into many teams having many foreign players in

different sides. In many interviews of these players , how they enjoy the companionship of one another with diversified habits and cultures.

So I wonder how anyone can talk of mere patriotism in this age? Just sit aside and think what are you going to obtain and miss as a patriot and international citizen, the answer you will get by yourself.

Over emphasizing patriotism means we are again treading back to the age of brutality and duel, only fight all around to show ownership of particular territory and property. Do you want another world

war like situation? Are you not fed up of the immeasurable losses in two consecutive world wars. Don’t you realize that these world war have put indelible spot in the history of human beings?

I don’t understand what’s wrong in hugging universal brotherhood. It’s like the tree giving sweet fruits and

shades for other and preserves nothing for itself and like the rivers providing water for others not for itself.

Who can forget the historical moment not only in Indian history but the history of the world, when Swami Vivekanand powerfully

lectured in Newyork conference of religions in 1893.

I am confident with my side and firmly tell that its unstoppable natural force, no power can be hindrance in its way. It will prosper , prosper and prosper.

Universal Brotherhood promotes peace where Patriotism can promote war.

if we think for a moment we should observe that Islam taught us that all men are brothers . if we only think about patriotism what about our other brothers? don't they deserve the same respect

when a country is attacked by foreigners then no doubt we have to save ourselves but if we have assistance of other countries it will be more easy to protect ourselves also less lives will be taken

i cant believe you were so helpless that u started taking your mothers help! but i didnt say that patriotism is not important i'm just saying universal brotherhood is more impotant.i dont understand why u still cant see the importance of universal brotherhood. just talking about mothers isn't gonna do anything ,.