If it is true that the dual command of love is the common ground of the two faiths, the consequences are momentous. We no longer have to say, The deeper your faith, the more you will be at odds with others! To the contrary, we must say, The deeper your faith, the more you will live in harmony with others! A deep faith no longer leads to clashes; it fosters peaceful coexistence.
Miroslav Volf discusses the profound implications of love as a shared principle between different faiths. He suggests that rather than deepening divisions among believers, true faith can actually promote understanding and harmony. This shift in perspective challenges the assumption that strong belief leads to conflict with others. Instead, it proposes that the essence of faith can unite people across different backgrounds.
By embracing this idea, individuals can find common ground and work towards peaceful coexistence. Volf emphasizes that a genuine faith experience should inspire individuals to foster relationships, emphasizing that as one's faith deepens, so too should their commitment to living harmoniously with others, thus transforming the narrative of faith and its role in society.
