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What does it mean?
Respect all religions as equal to your own; tolerance is not enough.
In plain terms
Respect other religions fully, not just tolerate them.
What can you take from it?
Respect all religions equally.

Where it applies

  • interfaith dialogue
  • community relations
  • policy

Putting it to work

  • studying other faiths
  • practicing respect

Questions to consider

  • Is tolerance enough for you?
  • How do you respect different faiths?

Another view

Some conflicts make full respect difficult.

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