Unity, Tolerance, Regeneration

How will the world ever be unified in love rather than divided by hate and fear? This is the big question that is facing the world and will determine the actual survival of the world as we know it. Perhaps it is time to recreate the world as we know it. Perhaps individuals need to examine how they can regenerate themselves into the kind of person who truly seeks unity with all other living beings. The first step in this process is to at least be tolerant of those who are different from you. Look closely at your interactions with people. Are you truly tolerant of their beliefs, even if you don’t necessarily agree with them? Is it your beliefs that are too narrow? If you had a more expansive understanding of God and the nature of the universe, couldn’t you realize that even those with beliefs that seem to be so different from yours are also children of God whose rights must be respected? Unity will never occur by condemning all other beliefs and persecuting those who disagree with your beliefs. This mentality is what has caused all of the conflicts in today’s world. Instead what is needed is a much greater scope of vision that understands God’s greatness, universality, and incredible mercy in allowing all people to take their own individual path toward spiritual enlightenment. If you want to encourage unity you must be tolerant and loving toward everyone. Never condemn or make people wrong. Instead try to open their eyes and mind by opening your heart toward them in love. Love is the only thing that has the power to melt someone’s heart while opening the mind to new ideas.