'We Christians joyfully recognize the religious values we have in common with Islam. Today I would like to repeat what I said to young Muslims some years ago in Casablanca: 'We believe in the same God, the one God, the living God, the God who created the world and brings his creatures to their perfection.''
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Christians and Muslims share belief in the same God. The speaker recalls affirming this shared belief to young Muslims.
- In plain terms
- Christians and Muslims believe in the same living God who created the world.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize shared belief in one God as a bridge between faiths.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do faiths share?
- How does shared belief build unity?
Another view
Theologies differ significantly despite shared monotheistic claims.
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