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What does it mean?
Christians have one absolute God, but their own wills often clash, leading to anger and a false sense of divinity.
In plain terms
Even with a single deity, Christians' conflicting desires cause strife and pretended godliness.
What can you take from it?
Recognize that shared belief does not guarantee unity.

Where it applies

  • interfaith dialogue
  • church politics

Putting it to work

  • focus on common values
  • avoid dogmatic superiority

Questions to consider

  • How do internal conflicts affect my faith community?
  • What can reduce pretended superiority?

Another view

Generalizing all Christians ignores diverse perspectives.

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