This post aims to encourage us to look past superficial religious labels and differences to recognize our shared humanity.
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We all experience the difficulties of life, so empathy should not depend on theological alignment.
Religion is meant to bring people together through shared values of compassion. But sometimes, overly rigid beliefs can divide us instead. No matter our faith, we all experience life's challenges.
When hard times come, it's natural to seek understanding from others. But showing kindness shouldn't depend on someone's religion.
Suffering doesn't discriminate - we all feel pain. Seeing past surface differences to our shared humanity is the essence of empathy.
Instead of approving when misfortune strikes those with differing views, we would do better to offer sympathy.
No one enjoys struggle, so why root for others' suffering? At their heart, religions teach respect and goodwill towards all.
We must remember our commonalities are greater than what separates us.
Though conviction is personal, keeping an open mind respects those not of our faith. An "us vs. them" mentality helps no one, especially the already marginalized.
Discussion of faith need not cause division if approached with care, acceptance and doubt and dispute we may have, we share a baseline of morality if we seek it.
With understanding, common ground can be found between people of any belief system, or none at all.
Overall, religion aims to build community through compassion. Looking beyond outward differences to our shared experience of life lets this goal ring true for all people.