Some of us worship in churches, some in synagogues, some on golf courses ... yet we are all children of the same Judaic-Christian civilization, with much the same religious background basically.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Despite different worship places, people share a common civilization.
- In plain terms
- We share cultural roots.
- What can you take from it?
- Find common ground across faiths.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What unites you with others?
Another view
Religious differences still matter.
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