Are all religions the same?

[Daughter1]

My signature here is a truncation of a quote from the Dalai Lama that I really love and describes my understanding of how religions relate to each other. It may offer something to you as well.

All religions share a common root, which is limitless compassion. They emphasize human improvement, love, respect for others, and compassion for the suffering of others. In so far as love i essential in every religion, we could say that love is a universal religion. But the various techniques and methods for developing love differ widely between the traditions. I don’t thin there could ever be just one singe philosophy or one single religion Since there are so many different types of people, with a range of tendencies and inclinations, it is quite fitting that there are differences between religions. and the fact that there are so many different descriptions of the religious path shows how rich religion is.

[Roy]

That is a wonderful quote. The Dalai Lama fits my definition of a prophet.

[Heber13]

Daughter1 wrote:

My signature here is a truncation of a quote from the Dalai Lama that I really love and describes my understanding of how religions relate to each other. It may offer something to you as well.

All religions share a common root, which is limitless compassion. They emphasize human improvement, love, respect for others, and compassion for the suffering of others. In so far as love i essential in every religion, we could say that love is a universal religion. But the various techniques and methods for developing love differ widely between the traditions. I don’t thin there could ever be just one singe philosophy or one single religion Since there are so many different types of people, with a range of tendencies and inclinations, it is quite fitting that there are differences between religions. and the fact that there are so many different descriptions of the religious path shows how rich religion is.

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Love it! Great quote. And it is truth.

It also helps me think that since I was raised a certain way…this religion is working for me. The roots do touch truth. Maybe some branches grow out a bit out of place over time and need pruning, but the root is good for me to not leave it all. I stayLDS.

It isn’t for everyone. And that’s ok to God.

[SamBee]

I am happy and willing to take inspiration and wisdom from multiple sources. But religions are not all the same. Even different branches of Christianity vary in flavor.

[Author]

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