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What does it mean?
Humanity itself is the highest religion, and making others happy prevents spiritual misery.
In plain terms
Being kind to others is the best way to serve a higher power.
What can you take from it?
Love and kindness are the core of true spirituality.

Where it applies

  • discussing faith
  • defining morality
  • comforting others

Putting it to work

  • practicing empathy
  • valuing human connection

Questions to consider

  • Is humanity enough?
  • What defines the sacred?

Another view

This view conflicts with traditional concepts of divine judgment.

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