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What does it mean?
His desire is to demonstrate human brotherhood.
In plain terms
He wants to show that all people are brothers.
What can you take from it?
Promote unity among people.

Where it applies

  • social activism
  • community building

Putting it to work

  • encourage inclusive dialogue

Questions to consider

  • How can brotherhood be practiced daily?
  • What obstacles exist to human unity?

Another view

Brotherhood can be idealistic and hard to achieve universally.

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