Common Spirit Common Ground: A Loving Comparison of World Religions

World peace depends on mutual tolerance and understanding - which requires both knowledge and an open heart. This book celebrates the diverse and unique perspectives of spirituality, as expressed by the major religions of diverse cultures throughout the world.

Michael Strange is a scientist and a spiritual seeker. He conducts series study classes in comparative world religions, as well as appearing as guest speaker to spiritual groups. Reared in the Christian tradition, he began Eastern meditation practices and philosophical study as a young adult in the mid-1970's. He has devoted his life to the study and practice of spiritual traditions, looking for commonalities that unite the peoples of the earth simultaneously celebrating the unique expressions of various cultures. He has endeavored to apply spiritual principles to daily living - in business, in personal relationships, as well as in spiritual community.

The goal of his practice is to incorporate spiritual awareness into every moment of experience. According to the saints and sages of all the religions, this is exactly how to live the kind of life where one may realize his/her potential. The whole world is a treasure house of spiritual tradition. Let us value all denominations for their unique contributions.