I very much believe that we share the same human values... If you scan through all the religions - monotheistic and others - they all preach the same... I think all our fights, our wars, and all our disagreements are just expressions of frustration at our human condition at a particular time. I don't think it has to do with us believing in different values.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Shared human values underlie all religions. Conflicts stem from human condition frustration rather than differing core beliefs.
- In plain terms
- Conflicts come from frustration, not different values.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on shared values to resolve conflict.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we fight?
- What values do we share?
Another view
Belief differences often mask other interests.
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