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Originally Posted by theikon
Rather than creating divisions within faith groups by claiming that ‘your God is different from my God,’ we should embrace our patchwork heritage, and common destiny. Our faiths are bridges for service and cooperation, instead of barriers of separation and resentment. We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus, and non-believers. Our diversity is a strength, and not a weakness. As our world grows smaller, our common humanity shall reveal itself.
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Thank you - I wish more people (and political/religious leaders) understood (and had the courage to act on) this. Unfortunately, it seems that some believe that their goals (money, power, or other) are easier to attain by highlighting differences...