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Your thought advocates Judaism, Brahmanism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam. In my thought there is only one universal religion, whose varied paths are but the fingers of the loving hand of the Supreme Being. In your thought there are the rich, the poor, and the beggared. My thought holds that there are no riches but life; that we are all beggars, and no benefactor exists save life herself.

Khalil Gibran#66

FaithUnityLifeReligion

About this quote

What does it mean?
All religions are seen as paths of one universal truth.
In plain terms
We are all beggars before life, no one owns riches.
What can you take from it?
Seek unity across faiths and recognize shared human need.

Where it applies

  • interfaith dialogue
  • philosophical reflection
  • community

Putting it to work

  • respect all faiths
  • focus on life
  • share resources

Questions to consider

  • What unites different faiths?
  • How do you view wealth and life?

Another view

It simplifies complex theological differences between faiths.

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