In Holiness and Holism, Joseph Garrity argues that true sacredness is found in universal interconnectedness rather than the rigid divisions and exclusionary doctrines of traditional religions. He suggests that the historical "fallacy of separation" has created harmful binaries regarding gender, spirituality, and nature, leading to social and ecological crises. By redefining holiness as wholeness, the text encourages readers to view gender as a diverse spectrum and to recognize humanity as an integral part of the Earth’s ecosystem. Garrity utilizes metaphors like magnetism and Indra’s Net to illustrate that nothing exists in isolation and that opposites are actually complementary forces. Ultimately, the work serves as a call to action to practice compassionate inclusivity and environmental stewardship in daily life. Through this holistic lens, individuals can transcend dogmatic judgment to embrace a more authentic, unified experience of the divine.