One Way Better than Another

One Way Better than Another – (1093)

Problems Amongst Religions

The main cause behind the conflicts between the different peoples belonging to the different religions is that the people belonging to each religion believe themselves to be in the best religion.

As they belong to the best doctrine or faith, others that do not belong to the same faith must be converted so to be saved just like they believe they will be. This way of thinking is really dangerous and this is what causes all the problems.

Owing to this way of thinking the faith that believes itself to be the best begins to impose its beliefs on those who are not of the same faith. As soon as that happens, respect for the other faiths is lost. Once respect disappears the doors to all kinds of conflicts open.

A Problem Everywhere

This issue of one way being better than the rest causes problems everywhere and the natural result is the promotion of one way over the other which can be promoted subtly or by imposition.

A Beautiful Quote Addressing this Point

“I have known the mystical way:

The heart, feelings, sensations, love.

I have known the spiritual way:

Study and knowledge.

I have also followed the way of concrete realization

Through work and exercise of the will.

I have tried these three ways one after the other,

and in each I have achieved results.

And yet, I do not want to follow one or the other: I want all three.”

End (1093).

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