Introduction — Karen Armstrong When we turn to the scriptures of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, we often encounter passages that seem to divide: “us” from “them,” the faithful from the outsider. But to read these texts only through the lens of exclusion is to misunderstand their origins. These scriptures were composed in times of profound … [Read more...] about Tribal Faith and Global Unity: The Double Edge of Scripture
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Ending “Us vs Them”: Wisdom from Spiritual and World Leaders
Introduction — Desmond TutuMy dear brothers and sisters, we find ourselves in a world that too often divides — nations against nations, tribes against tribes, even neighbors against neighbors. The tragedy of our time is not simply the wars we fight, but the walls we build in our hearts. And yet, I believe with all my soul that we were created not to be enemies, … [Read more...] about Ending “Us vs Them”: Wisdom from Spiritual and World Leaders