"There is only one religion, though there are a hundred versions of it"
- George Bernard Shaw
About this Quote
This quote by George Bernard Shaw talks to the idea that, despite the many various religious beliefs that exist in the world, they all share a typical core. This core is the same for all faiths, regardless of the specific beliefs and practices that comprise each one. Shaw is suggesting that, while there may be a hundred versions of faith, they all stem from the same source. He is highlighting the value of understanding the similarities between faiths, instead of focusing on the distinctions. This quote motivates us to recognize the commonalities in between religious beliefs and to appreciate the variety of beliefs and practices that make up every one. Ultimately, Shaw is suggesting that, in spite of the many various versions of religious beliefs, there is just one religion.
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