You speak of religious tolerance. We ask you to feel this word, "tolerance." Does it not have a bit of a negative vibration? Do you not "tolerate" bad behavior or a naughty child? Do you not "tolerate" medicine? We ask you to see others' spiritual beliefs and all beliefs which differ from your own in a more positive light. Are not beliefs merely different modes of perception? What is wrong and right varies from one mind to another. Is not all that exists merely an expression of the One Mind?
Do not merely tolerate others' beliefs, but look for what they can teach you. All religions at a basic level share certain Truths, for these Truths come from inner teachings. Those which may come from human distortions can be discarded by your individual mind through the act of loving discernment, meaning you give it the heart test. How does it feel?
If you choose to discard a certain belief, do so not with mere tolerance, but with "compassionate allowing," as you see beyond the belief to the Spirit-essence of all beings. Then you do not merely tolerate all others. Then you allow yourself to love thy brother as thyself, and to thereby love God with all your heart.
"All religions at a basic level share certain Truths..." A vital message for us all this morning. Thank you, Sanaya.
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Let me always love my neighbors as myself.
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