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Purpose of Religion

Religion Can't Be An End Unto Itself

Rabbi Geoffrey A. Mitelman | Posted 12.20.2011 | Religion
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Rabbi Geoffrey A. Mitelman

When we see all the evil that is done in the name of religion, we naturally want no part of it. But the truth is, the problem isn't with religion per se. The problem is with seeing religion as an end unto itself.

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The Supreme Purpose In All Religions (And Their Shared Failure)

Steve McSwain | Posted 05.25.2011 | Religion
Read More: Bliss Consciousness, Higher Power, Liberation Theology, Purpose of Religion, Unity Consciousness, Universal Mind, God Consciousness, God Realization, Religious Purpose, Interfaith Cooperation, Religious Tolerance, Religious Pluralism, Religion News
Steve McSwain

So, for all their differences, all religions share the same essential purpose. It has long been my hope that religious people would learn to celebrate our similarities and respect our differences.

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