We are all one.
For the last 8 weeks, I've watched 'Revelations' on Sundays. (http://www.channel4.com/programmes/revelations/4od)
Some weeks were better than others. 'The Exhumer', which I'd expected to be grim but interesting, was actually quite boring. 'Muslim and Looking for Love', on the other hand, looked like it'd be a bit on the ridiculous side but actually gave a brilliant insight into the lives of young Muslims in Britain.
Last night was the final in the series. It asked leading figures from 5 faiths, including the Archbishop of Canterbury (who has a brilliant voice!) and the Chief Rabbi, how they know that God exists. It was quite good, but probably tried to look at too much all in one hour.
The main conclusion of the programme was that these five important, religious and extremely intelligent men are really very similar and share common beliefs. Where the difference lies is between these men and the members of their religions.
If the similarities between religions were emphasised more, then surely the faiths could work together to be a force for good? Many people criticise religion for the harm it does. Wars have been fought in the name of religion, and often this seems to be because different religions, or factions of religions, are not recognising their similiarities in beliefs and aims. Within Christianity, for example, the NT says that we are all one in Jesus Christ, yet different denominations of Christianity fail to recognise this while they argue about their traditions.
I've heard things before which suggest we are all one human nature. Humans really aren't that different from one another. I'm not suggesting that we all stop arguing our beliefs; that'd be horrible! But sometimes it's worth taking a step back and looking at the bigger picture. When you do, you realise that people of all faiths and people of no faith at all are actually very similar and those in authority could use their collective influence to work together for a better world.