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The Pillars of Dialogue: Love, Compassion, Tolerance and Forgiving
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Whether in the form of Islam, Christianity, Judaism, or other world religions like Buddhism and Hinduism, religion commands love, compassion,
olerance, and forgiving. Therefore, we would like to say a few words concerning these fundamental, universal values.
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Love is the most essential element in every being. It is a most radiant light, a great power that can resist and overcome every force. Love
elevates every soul that absorbs it, and prepares it for the journey to eternity. Altruism, an exalted human feeling, generates love. Whoever
as the greatest share in this love is the greatest hero of humanity, one who has uprooted any personal feelings of hatred and rancor. Such heroes
of love continue to live even after death. These lofty souls, who, by kindling each day a new torch of love in their inner world and making their
hearts a source of love and altruism are welcomed and loved by people, receive the right of eternal life from such an Exalted Court. Not even
death or Doomsday can remove their traces.
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The most direct way leading to the hearts of people is that of love. This is the way of the Prophets. Those who follow it are not rejected; even
if they are rejected by some people, they are welcomed by many. Once they are welcomed through love, nothing can prevent them from attaining their goal.
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