Honoring all paths to God fosters unity and understanding from "summary" of The Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda
In the grand wars of religious factions, the adherents of each faith were accustomed to regard the followers of other faiths as infidels, but this narrowness was disappearing. More and more people were beginning to recognize the commonality that existed among all religions, acknowledging that each path represented a unique approach to the same ultimate truth. It was understood that the various religions were simply different roads leading to the same destination, much like different rivers flowing into the same ocean. This shift in perspective brought about a sense of unity and understanding among people of different faiths. The recognition that all paths ultimately led to God fostered a spirit of tolerance and acceptance. Rather than focusing on the differences that separated them, individuals from diverse religious backgrounds began to appreciate the similarities and shared values that underpinned al...
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