Project Gutenberg 2008-06-14 Public domain in the USA. 283 Higginson, Thomas Wentworth 1823 1911 Higginson, T. W. (Thomas Wentworth) The Sympathy of Religions Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works from the University of Michigan Digital Libraries.) "The Sympathy of Religions" by Thomas Wentworth Higginson is an address delivered in the late 19th century that explores the interconnectedness of various world religions. This book, categorized as a philosophical and theological discussion, highlights how different faiths share underlying principles and aspirations, advocating for a unified understanding of spirituality rather than an exclusive perspective on religious truth. Higginson's work emphasizes the notion that all religions are expressions of a shared moral and spiritual heritage, suggesting that a deeper appreciation for their commonalities can lead to greater harmony among diverse peoples. In this address, Higginson articulates the idea that while religions may appear different in practices and beliefs, at their core, they reflect a universal yearning for a relationship with the divine and a commitment to ethical conduct. He draws upon various religious traditions, citing similarities in moral codes and teachings about love and compassion. Through numerous examples from historical and contemporary contexts, he argues for the "symphony" of religions, suggesting that each contributes a distinct instrument to a larger harmony of spiritual understanding. Ultimately, Higginson calls for an embrace of this religious sympathy, urging readers to acknowledge the inherent dignity and value found in all faiths, and to work toward a collective expression of our shared humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Natural theology Religions BL Text Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 96679 2025-06-10T14:30:47.768123 text/html 100998 2021-01-03T17:49:23 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 37273 2021-01-03T17:49:23 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 120219 2025-06-10T14:30:54.111108 application/epub+zip 119786 2025-06-10T14:30:50.982119 application/epub+zip 101626 2025-06-10T14:30:49.645125 application/epub+zip 230208 2025-06-10T14:30:56.335082 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 218859 2025-06-10T14:30:53.331077 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 174301 2022-09-12T06:11:37.821024 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 78971 2025-06-10T14:30:47.415105 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 78930 2021-01-03T17:49:23 text/plain; charset=utf-8 32594 2021-01-03T17:49:23 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 77489 2021-01-03T17:49:22 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 31887 2021-01-03T17:49:23 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 77522 2021-01-03T17:49:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 31794 2021-01-03T17:49:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 22758 2025-06-10T14:30:56.493129 application/rdf+xml 13666 2025-06-10T14:30:50.232127 image/jpeg 3633 2025-06-10T14:30:49.942117 image/jpeg 117721 2025-06-10T14:30:47.778139 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia