Christian Quote by Don McLean
“Jerusalem is old, Jerusalem is new, Jerusalem can hold Moslem, Christian, Jew.”
About This Quote
Source Song: “Jerusalem” by Don McLean, 1971
The quote emphasizes Jerusalem’s timelessness and its capacity to accommodate diverse faiths peacefully.
In simple terms: Jerusalem end ancient and modern, welcoming all religions.
Key Takeaway
Embrace diversity and coexistence.
Themes
tolerance
interfaith
history
peace
city
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
cultural
inspirational
When to use this quote
- interfaith dialogue
- urban planning
- education
- tourism
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
pluralism
coexistence
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies foster genuine interfaith respect?
- What barriers hinder true coexistence?
A Different Perspective
May overlook ongoing political tensions and unequal power dynamics.
![“René of Anjou [(1409-80)] painted a picture of his mistress's corpse as he found it eaten by worms on having it [her tomb] openedon his return from a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. This [is] another instance of the strange mixture of religion and gallantry in those ages.” quote by Horace Walpole](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aba/horace-walpole-3357_age_ren-of-anjou-1409-80-painted-a-picture-o_33917.jpg)
