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What does it mean?
Actions by others tarnish the image of Jesus among Iranians.
In plain terms
Bad deeds hurt how people see Jesus.
What can you take from it?
Reputation suffers from unrelated wrongdoing.

Where it applies

  • interfaith relations
  • public image
  • historical grievances

Putting it to work

  • avoid actions that harm faith
  • defend sacred figures

Questions to consider

  • Who is responsible for a holy figure's image?

Another view

It generalizes collective blame for individual acts.

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