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What does it mean?
Separating people from one another is morally wrong.
In plain terms
Anything that divides people is wrong against humanity.
What can you take from it?
Avoid dividing people.

Where it applies

  • political debate
  • social justice
  • community building

Putting it to work

  • promote unity
  • fight segregation
  • build bridges

Questions to consider

  • What divides us?
  • How can we unite?

Another view

Some divisions may be necessary for safety or order.

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