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Topics: what the world's holy books say

One subject at a time, the holy books of many traditions side by side, in their own words. Every quote is checked word for word against the stored text, and each one links to its place in the book.

• What the world's holy books say about angerReal lines on anger from the Bible, the Talmud, the Quran, the Gita, the Dhammapada, and Sikh, Jain and Zoroastrian books, checked word for word.
• What the world's holy books say about anxiety and worryReal lines on worry from the Bible, the Quran, the Talmud, the Gita, the Dhammapada, Confucius, Guru Nanak and the Stoics, each checked word for word.
• What the world's holy books say about compassion and kindnessReal lines about kindness from the Bible, the Quran, the Talmud, the Gita, Buddhist, Jain and Sikh books and more, each one checked word for word.
• What the world's holy books say about death and what comes afterWhat happens when we die? Lines from the Bible, the Quran, the Gita, the Upanishads, the Buddha, Confucius and Sikh hymns, checked word for word.
• What the world's holy books say about enemiesReal lines on enemies from the Bible, the Talmud, the Quran, the Gita, the Dhammapada, Lao-Tzu, Confucius and the Guru Granth Sahib, checked word for word.
• What the world's holy books say about fearReal lines on fear and courage from the Bible, the Quran, the Gita, the Dhammapada, Confucius, Guru Nanak and more, each checked word for word.
• What the world's holy books say about forgivenessReal lines on forgiveness from the Bible, the Mishna, the Quran, the Mahabharata, the Dhammapada, the Guru Granth Sahib and more, checked word for word.
• What the world's holy books say about friendshipReal lines about friends from the Bible, the Quran, the Talmud, the Vedas, the Dhammapada, Confucius and more, each one checked word for word.
• What the world's holy books say about generosityReal lines about giving from the Bible, the Quran, the Talmud, the Vedas, the Dhammapada, the Tao Te Ching and more, each one checked word for word.
• What the world's holy books say about gratitudeReal lines about giving thanks from the Bible, the Quran, the Talmud, the Ramayana, the Guru Granth Sahib and more, each one checked word for word.
• What the world's holy books say about griefLines on grief and mourning from the Bible, the Quran, the Gita, the Talmud, Buddhist psalms, Sikh hymns and Confucius, each checked word for word.
• What the world's holy books say about hopeLines on hope from the Bible, the Quran, the Gita, the Dhammapada, Sikh hymns, a Jewish poet, the Avesta and Hesiod, each checked word for word.
• What the world's holy books say about humility and prideSee what the Bible, the Quran and the Gita say about humility and pride. Every line is checked word for word against the real text.
• What the world's holy books say about letting goLetting go of the past, of things and of control: lines from the Bible, the Gita, the Tao Te Ching and the Dhammapada, checked word for word.
• What the world's holy books say about loveReal lines about love from the Bible, the Quran, the Talmud, the Gita, the Dhammapada, Confucius and more, each one checked word for word.
• What the world's holy books say about marriageSee what the Bible, the Quran, the Talmud and the Rig Veda say about marriage. Every line is checked word for word against the real text.
• What the world's holy books say about mercyReal lines on mercy from the Bible, Maimonides, the Quran, a hadith, the Mahabharata, the Gita, the Sutta Nipata, Mencius and more, checked word for word.
• What the world's holy books say about money and greedSee what the Bible, the Quran and the Dhammapada say about money and greed. Every line is checked word for word against the real text.
• What the world's holy books say about parents and childrenSee what the Bible, the Quran, the Talmud and Confucius say about parents and children. Every line is checked word for word against the real text.
• What the world's holy books say about patienceReal lines on patience from the Bible, the Talmud, the Quran, the Gita, the Dhammapada, the Tao Te Ching, Confucius and Epictetus, checked word for word.
• What the world's holy books say about peaceReal lines on peace from the Bible, the Mishnah, the Quran, the Gita, the Dhammapada, the Tao Te Ching, Confucius and the Avesta, checked word for word.
• What the world's holy books say about prayerHow do the holy books teach prayer? Read real lines from the Bible, the Quran, the Gita and the Guru Granth Sahib. Each one is checked word for word.
• What the world's holy books say about self-controlReal lines on self-control from the Bible, the Mishnah, the Quran, the Gita, the Dhammapada, the Tao Te Ching, Confucius and more, checked word for word.
• What the world's holy books say about sufferingWhy do we suffer, and how do we bear it? Lines from the Bible, the Quran, the Gita, the Buddha's Noble Truths and more, checked word for word.
• What the world's holy books say about the golden ruleThe golden rule in real lines from the Bible, the Talmud, a hadith, the Mahabharata, the Dhammapada, Confucius and Jain books, checked word for word.
• What the world's holy books say about the meaning of lifeWhat is life for? Read real lines from the Bible, the Quran, the Upanishads, Confucius and Plato. Each one is checked word for word.
• What the world's holy books say about the soulWhat is the soul? Read real lines from the Bible, the Quran, the Gita, Buddhist books and Plato. Each one is checked word for word.
• What the world's holy books say about truth and honestyWhy tell the truth? Read real lines from the Bible, the Quran, the Upanishads and the Guru Granth Sahib. Each one is checked word for word.
• What the world's holy books say about wisdomWhat makes a person wise? Read real lines from the Bible, the Quran, the Tao Te Ching, Confucius and Plato. Each one is checked word for word.
• What the world's holy books say about work and dutySee what the Bible, the Bhagavad Gita and the Quran say about work and duty. Every line is checked word for word against the real text.

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