Programa, Guainía 21

Abstract

The program begins with a spiritual reflection on human existence and its relationship with society, highlighting how people have formed states and communities governed by laws and principles of coexistence. It explores the concepts of government and state, differentiating their roles within political and social structures. The state is a political entity with sovereignty over a territory and its population, supported by institutions that regulate social life. The government, in contrast, is the authority that administers and implements public policies within a state, taking various forms such as democracy, monarchy, or authoritarianism. The discussion also covers political organizations, including parties and civic movements that influence decision-making and national governance. Throughout history, different civilizations have developed political systems to structure power, from the Greek polis to modern democratic states, demonstrating the evolution of political thought and the necessity of laws to ensure order and justice.