If one were to examine and study the core tenets of every major religion or spirituality around the world, they would most likely find a shared sense of compassion, caring for others, and love. Yet, even with these profound similarities, people tend to view those not from their religion as different from them. In this episode of The Missing Conversation, Robert talks about the importance and benefits of inclusive faiths that share international values.

What does that mean? Essentially, Robert points out how most religions are united in their principle teachings. The faith that the students and followers of individual religions share common pillars and some significantly aligned values, actions, and attitudes. However, over time, these religious practices, traditions, and beliefs have taken precedence over core, humanistic values and actions.

There is value and benefit to being inclusive of other religions and treating them with respect and acceptance, and finding common ground to bond with each other. After all, as Robert says, "No one group has a monopoly on world love or compassion." However, the dangers of exclusive religious teachings lead to blind spots that foster competition, breed mistrust and create divisions among us.

We need to do our best to embody honesty, integrity, kindness, generosity, and love towards humanity — values present in almost every religion. Indeed, Robert also shares how his father, despite not being strongly affiliated with any religious or spiritual group, embodied these values by virtue of his actions, thoughts, and ideals.

Read the transcription and listen to this episode on The Global Bridge Foundation website.