The problem is that we don't believe that we are much alike as we are. Whites and blacks, Catholic and Protestants, men and women. If we saw each other as more alike, we might be very eager to join in one human family in this world, and to care about that family the way we care about our own.
The quote highlights a fundamental issue of human relationships, pointing out that people often overlook their shared similarities. Instead of recognizing commonalities, divisions based on race, religion, and gender tend to overshadow what connects individuals. This lack of awareness can lead to disconnection and conflict among different groups.
The author suggests that if people were to acknowledge their shared humanity, they could foster a sense of unity and compassion. By viewing others as part of a larger human family, individuals would be more inclined to care for one another, extending the same concern they have for their immediate loved ones to the wider community.
