"Religion is a candle inside a multicolored lantern. Everyone looks through a particular color, but the candle is always there"
- Mohammed Naguib
About this Quote
This quote by Mohammed Naguib speaks to the idea that religious beliefs is a unifying force that is present in all cultures and societies. It gives light as well as advice that can be translated in a different way by different people. The candle inside the multicolored lantern is a metaphor for religious beliefs, which coincides for every person, yet the shades of the lantern stand for the different interpretations of religion. Everyone browses a certain shade, which is their own analysis of religious beliefs, however the candle is always there, standing for the core of religious beliefs that is shared by all. This quote highlights the relevance of understanding as well as appreciating various analyses of religious beliefs, while still identifying the usual core of belief that binds us all with each other.
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