"All religions lead to the same God, and all deserve the same respect.

"Anyone who chooses religion is also choosing a collective way of worshiping and sharing the mysteries. Nevertheless, that person is the only one responsible for his or her actions along the way and has no right to shift responsibility for any personal decisions on to that religion."

- Paulo Coelho
"Statutes for the New Millennium," Like the Flowing River

I agree on the second and the rest of this statement, but not the first. All religion deserve respect. But that doesn't mean all lead to the same God. And indeed we are responsible for our choice. Jesus said He is the Way, the Truth and the Life, that no one comes to God except through Him (John). There is no name under heaven or on earth or under the earth by which ALL men will be saved (Acts). We can be diverse but still have respect for one another because all of us came into this world human.

Any thoughts?