Catholic Quote by Tulsi Gabbard
“I was raised in Hawaii in what I call a 'faith-inclusive' family. I never felt I had to choose loyalty to the New Testament over the Bhagavad Gita. It really wasn't until my late teens that I became aware of the ugly concept of sectarianism.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Campaign Rally, 2020
Raised in a family that embraced multiple faiths, she later recognized sectarianism’s negativity.
In simple terms: Multi‑faith upbringing revealed sectarianism’s harm.
Key Takeaway
Promote inclusive, interfaith understanding.
Themes
religion
inclusion
sectarianism
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
political
social
When to use this quote
- Community building
- policy making
- education programs
Key Concepts
Interfaith dialogue
social cohesion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies reduce sectarian divides?
- What role does education play?
A Different Perspective
Sectarianism persists despite personal tolerance.
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