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What does it mean?
Rejecting someone solely for using a religious name is flawed since bad actors also use it.
In plain terms
Bad people use god's name too, so don't judge by that.
What can you take from it?
Judge actions, not just religious labels.

Where it applies

  • religious conflict
  • community disputes
  • interfaith dialogue

Putting it to work

  • look at deeds
  • test consistency

Questions to consider

  • How do you test true faith?
  • Should names matter at all?

Another view

Sometimes religious labels do signal genuine risk.

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