Navigating Today’s Inter-religious World. In the 21st century, religion remains the single greatest influence in the world. It is a source of great joy and peace, but also can be a source of great confusion and conflict. For some, it is tempting to believe that basis for all religions is “the same.” It’s all about loving our neighbor, right?! No, it’s about so much more! The Golden Rule doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface. To understand the influence of any religion, we must understand what it was “born” to do. Come join the kick-off of this year long mutual exploration of our two congregations.