It seems as if there are almost two different kinds of religion, one of which brutally divides, and one of which unites (or can unite). How do we tell them apart, and how might we begin to switch allegiance from the former to the latter?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- There seem to be two types of religion, one that divides and one that unites, raising the question of how to choose the latter.
- In plain terms
- Some religions divide people and some unite them. We need to know how to switch from the dividing ones.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize spiritual paths that unite rather than divide.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can you tell if a religion divides or unites?
- What makes a tradition unifying?
Another view
Some traditions argue that division is necessary for maintaining truth.
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