How To See Unity In Diversity

Find the Similarities Among People, World Religions; Know Yourself

Throughout history, religion has significantly shaped how we live and understand the world. While each religion may have unique beliefs and practices, many similarities exist across different faiths.

In this article, we will explore ten similarities between the world religions, listed in chronological order of projection toward shifting humanity’s consciousness from the lower to higher dimensions, from doing to being, and toward unity.

Unity

Without exception, before we were born, we were one with our mothers. Think about that for a minute. There’s a great reason we don’t know our name when we are born, even if our parents have given us one.

When we arrive in this world, our consciousness is unaware of the difference between child, mother, and father. We live in unity, ideally.

Unity is where we came from, no matter who or what, or how we believe we were created. The only reason we forget about unity is as we move through adolescence, and our consciousness is shaped by our culture, parents, siblings, friends, teachers, and coaches, we go from unity consciousness, oneness, to duality consciousness, “me, mine, I, you, us, them, etc.”

That’s where all hell begins to break loose. Our self-identity begins to form, and without a moral code to follow, we miss the mark too often, and we pay a heavy price called suffering. It’s through suffering we find the truth.

We go through schools, jobs, and experiences, and our minds do their best to navigate the treachery of life. The entire purpose of all world religions is to compel us to focus on what truly matters; the universe within us all.

It’s to live in unity.

See the Similarities

Let’s look at verses from different faiths that lead us to the same conclusion; we come from One and return to it.

Nobody needs to be religious to believe that our bodies are impermanent and the light within is eternal.

• “On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you.” — John 14:20
• “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return.” — Genesis 3:19
• “We are made of star-stuff. We are a way for the universe to know itself.” — Carl Sagan
• “The eye with which I see God is the same eye with which God sees me.” — Meister Eckhart
• “You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop.” — Rumi

The Big Why

Why is finding unity important? Look around. See the divide among us because of our biases and blind spots? We can become part of the solution or remain part of the problem; look in the mirror.

The big why is inner peace, family peace, work peace, community peace, and world peace. The seedling for world peace lives within us. It only grows when we nourish the seed with water and light.

Water is often used to symbolize purity, cleansing, and renewal. In Hinduism, the river Ganges is considered sacred and is believed to have the power to purify sins. In Christianity, baptism with water is a ritual that symbolizes spiritual cleansing and rebirth. In Buddhism, water is used as a metaphor for the impermanence of life and the need for constant change and renewal.

Light is often used to symbolize truth, knowledge, and enlightenment. Pursuing spiritual knowledge and understanding in many spiritual traditions is often called “seeking the light.” In Hinduism, the goddess Saraswati is often associated with knowledge and learning. In Christianity, Jesus is called “the light of the world” and is associated with spiritual illumination.See the similarities?

Finding the Middle Way — Consciousness

Our highest purpose is to know our gifts and share them. Our greatest gift is our consciousness. Our consciousness is the reason our dogs and cats don’t own us!

No dog or cat will ever wonder, “Where am I from, why am I here, and where am I going because I don’t know if I’m from this strange place called Earth?” That’s because when we believe in a power greater than our selfish, egoic, divisive lower self, we learn from our mistakes when we miss any mark and align our consciousness with our Creator’s.

Finding contentment leads us to steady states of inner peace. True inner peace is when no person, place, or thing can move us from the center, and feel grounded, never too sad, mad, or glad, always in the middle. Inner peace and contentment are cultivated by shifting our conscious way of being to align who and what we believe created us and shapes all aspects of our choices between virtue and vice.

When more of us accept our moral obligation to use our God-given brains and the power of consciousness to embrace unity, we will turn the Doomsday Clock backward, and hopefully, before it strikes midnight. If our minds and bodies are truly gifts, we must receive, honor, and share.

If nothing else, let’s agree that we can strive for peace within our too-busy and distracted monkey minds by striving for unity by seeing the similarities in all things more than differences.

Unity can become our gateway to serenity and peace.

Open Mind, Heart, and Find the Similarities

Despite their differences in practices and beliefs, world religions share many similarities in their fundamental teachings and values. From Hinduism to New Age Spirituality, these religions strive to cultivate inner peace, seek spiritual liberation, and live a life of service to others.

1. Hinduism —?One of the oldest religions in the world, Hinduism is known for its emphasis on karma and dharma, or righteous action. Hinduism teaches that all beings are connected, and the ultimate goal is to achieve liberation from the cycle of birth and death by realizing one’s true self, or Atman.
2. Buddhism —?Founded by Siddhartha Gautama, emphasizes the importance of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. Buddhists seek enlightenment, or Nirvana, by realizing the true nature of reality and letting go of attachment and suffering.
3. Taoism —?Taoism emphasizes the importance of living in harmony with the Tao, or the natural flow of the universe. Taoists seek balance and simplicity in their lives by following the principles of Wu Wei, or effortless action, and Yin and Yang, the complementary forces that make up the universe.
4. Judaism —?Judaism is one of the oldest monotheistic religions in the world. Jews believe in the importance of following God’s commandments outlined in the Torah and seek to live a life of righteousness and obedience to God.
5. Christianity —?Founded on the teachings of Jesus Christ, Christianity emphasizes the importance of love, forgiveness, and faith. Christians believe in the importance of living a life guided by God’s will and seek to follow Jesus’ example of selflessness and compassion.
6. Islam —?Islam is a monotheistic religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad. Muslims believe in the importance of submission to God’s will and seek to follow the Five Pillars of Islam, which include prayer, charity, fasting, pilgrimage, and belief in one God.
7. Sikhism —?Founded by Guru Nanak, Sikhism emphasizes the importance of unity and equality. Sikhs believe in the importance of living a life of service to others and seek to achieve spiritual liberation through meditation and devotion to God.
8. Bahá’í Faith —?Founded by Bahá’u’lláh, the Bahá’í Faith emphasizes the importance of unity and the oneness of humanity. Bahá’ís believe in the importance of living a life of service to others and seek to achieve spiritual liberation through prayer and devotion to God.
9. Jainism —?Jainism emphasizes the importance of nonviolence and respect for all living beings. Jains seek spiritual liberation through meditation, self-discipline, and following the Five Vows of Jainism.
10. New Age Spirituality —?New Age Spirituality is a modern spiritual movement emphasizing unity, love, and self-realization. Followers of New Age Spirituality seek to achieve spiritual liberation through various practices, such as meditation, yoga, and energy healing.

In conclusion, world religions may have unique practices and beliefs but they share a common goal of achieving unity and inner peace. Regardless of our cultural backgrounds, we are all connected, and our ultimate purpose is to cultivate consciousness, embrace unity, and strive for peace within ourselves and our communities.

By focusing on the similarities rather than differences among religions, we can find common ground and work towards a more harmonious world. Through understanding, respect, and compassion, we can achieve true unity and make this world a better place for all beings.

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