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Seven Days of Interfaith Harmony
“We must recognize the unity of mankind, remembering that we are all made in the image of God. There must be world brotherhood if we are to be able to practice the true art of living. This shrine has been created for all religions, that all may feel the unity of a common faith.” — Paramahansa Yogananda
Day 6: During this week of Interfaith Harmony, consider volunteering in a service project that supports others. When we dedicate our time to others, we are reminded that we are more alike than different. We are from the same family called humanity.
The Court of Religions at the SRF Lake Shrine displays the symbols of the world’s five principal religions: a Cross for Christianity, a Star of David for Judaism, a Wheel of the Law for Buddhism, a Star and Crescent for Islam, and the Sanskrit character Aum for Hinduism. Sri Yogananda pointed out that while dogmas may differ, the goal of every religion is the same — direct experience of God.