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Taoism, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, and Wicca. Except for Unitarian Universalists — who

are agnostics — followers of the other 19 religions indicated their Reality is also:

Perfect: In the universe of imperfections, Hir is the only perfect being; and

Unique: There never was, and will never be, anyone else similar to Hir.

Introspection

So, ladies and gentlemen, if all religions perceive their respective Reality in an identical

manner, isn’t it the same Reality in all religions, though called by different names and revered

through different rituals? In monotheistic and polytheistic religions; in nature-based and

abstractions-based religions; and in religions using a specific icon to reach Him and those using

no icon? We cannot have multiple Realities having identical and unique characteristics. Thus,

our only conclusion can be that it is the same Reality in all religions, though called by different

names and worshiped through different manifestations.

Does this not open up a fantastic way to look at other religions? That all religions are on

converging paths to the same Reality? Isn’t it wonderful to realize that the person sitting next to

us, although possibly following another religion, is actually a fellow-traveler on the road to the

same Destination? What a marvelous concept! What a wonderful way to conclude our

symposium. Thank you all! Aloha!

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