"Beneath all differences of doctrine or discipline there exists a fundamental agreement as to the simple, absolute essentials in religion"
- Julia Ward Howe
About this Quote
This quote by Julia Ward Howe talks to the idea that, regardless of the lots of different religions and practices that exist in the world, there is a common thread that binds them completely. This common thread is the "easy, absolute essentials in religious beliefs" which are shared by all faiths. These basics consist of the belief in a greater power, the significance of living an ethical life, and the requirement to reveal empathy and kindness to others. Howe's quote suggests that, despite the distinctions in religions and practices, there is a fundamental contract amongst all faiths when it comes to the core values and beliefs that make up religious beliefs. This contract is a reminder that, in spite of our distinctions, we can still come together and find commonalities in our shared beliefs.
This quote is written / told by Julia Ward Howe between May 27, 1819 and October 17, 1910. He/she was a famous Activist from USA.
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