17th September 2026

building bridges, not arguments
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— The Cornerstone of Reconciliation

The cornerstone should hold the human family together, not become a stone thrown at others.

Scripture
“The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” — Psalm 118:22; Matthew 21:42

Reflection
Christians recognize Christ as the cornerstone of spiritual life.

But Christ Himself was rejected, misunderstood, and condemned by religious certainty.

His story should make believers especially careful about dismissing unfamiliar truth before examining it.

Interfaith humility remembers that people can defend inherited structures so strongly that they fail to recognize what God is building among them.

Bridge Insight
Bahá’í teachings affirm Christ’s divine station and teach that each new Manifestation of God initially faces rejection from defenders of established religion.

Daily Practice
Listen carefully to one perspective you have previously rejected without investigation.

Closing Invitation
Let’s allow the cornerstone to unite us—building bridges, not arguments.

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