There is only one religion, though there are a hundred versions of it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Shaw suggests that all religions share a single core truth despite having many different forms or interpretations.
- In plain terms
- All religions are basically the same thing, just expressed in different ways.
- What can you take from it?
- Different faiths often share underlying truths.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the core truth of religion?
- Does unity matter more than difference?
Another view
It ignores significant theological differences between faiths.
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