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What does it mean?
Different religions have different prophets but ultimately worship the same divine entity.
In plain terms
All major religions follow different leaders but believe in the same God.
What can you take from it?
Religious paths differ but share a common divine goal.

Where it applies

  • interfaith discussion
  • theological study
  • peacebuilding

Putting it to work

  • ecumenism
  • conflict resolution
  • religious education

Questions to consider

  • Can different faiths truly coexist?
  • Does unity require sameness?

Another view

Theological differences often run deeper than surface similarities.

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