The great theologians understand the essence of their scriptures and carefully and in time discard the peripherals.

Every theologically driven culture has its peripherals, which can vary due to specific time ,circumstances, and location.

The first class devotees of each culture understand the essence well , but the third class devotees  get caught up in the materially motivated peripherals,  which are the rules and regulations designed for onward journeys.

The essence brings one to see God in everything and everyone, thus humble respect for one and all is prevalent in their hearts , they see the oneness and differences and understand them well .

The third class followers should be respected but not necessarily listened to in terms of theological conclusions,  as they tend to see differences and don’t possess the wisdom to see the oneness in diversity,  and have not understood yet , the essence , which is to Love God and give up enmity and envy of others .

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