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Religions are like tributaries of a river. As the river flows downstream, the number of tributaries decreases and all eventually combine into one river.

Sun Myung Moon

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Tributaries of a River

Topic: Interfaith Pathways

“There are many religions in the world. Humanity is divided, so it is natural for religions to differ by ethnic group. Because different peoples’ history, environment, cultural background, customs and practices are all so divergent, there must be many denominations. They exist in order to draw people together and focus them on a single purpose.
We can compare this to a river. Religions are like tributaries of a river. As the river flows downstream, the number of tributaries decreases and all eventually combine into one river. Likewise, the world’s numerous religions are combining into one mainstream that, in the end, comes to remain in the place where all attend God in their heart and occupy the love of God.”

Sun Myung Moon (1920-2012)
Heavenly Parent's Holy Community
Chambumo Gyeong

Moon, Sun Myung, and Hak Ja Han Moon. Chambumo Gyeong. Seonghwa Chulpansa, 2015, Page 1244.4 [Sun Myung Moon, Chambumo Gyeong].

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Sun Myung Moon, Additional Quote

“As far as I know, God is not sectarian. He is not restricted by minor details of doctrine. We should quickly liberate ourselves from theological conflict which results from blind attachment to doctrines and rituals, and instead focus on living relationships with God. In my view, we urgently need to purify the religious atmosphere into one in which believers can have living faith and every soul can communicate with God. In God’s parental heart and His great love, there is no discrimination based on color or nationality. Today God is trying to embrace the whole of humankind as His children. Through inter-religious dialogue and harmony we should realize one ideal world of peace, which is God’s purpose of creation and the common hope of humankind.”

–Sun Myung Moon [Andrew Wilson, editor. World Scripture II. Universal Peace Federation, 2011, p. 396 (Sun Myung Moon, 135:221, 11/16/85)].

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