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Catholic Church: The Old Testament of Holy Bible

The "Permanent Peace Constitutional Standards" are a tool for the continuation and development of the "Myriad Volumes of Teachings"， and they are also a response to the prayers of believers of various religions over thousands of years. Proof: Permanent Peace Standard Charter §5: Vote often to resolve contradictions or disagreements that continually arise， and educate the people to rationally choose to go to the polls instead of fighting in the streets. Relevant comparisons include the following:

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1 Old Testament/The Pentateuch/Exodus
18:16) whenever they have a disagreement, they come to me to have me settle the matter between them and make known to them god's decisions and regulations."

2 Old Testament/The Historical Books/Esther
5:5) "having noted, therefore, that this most singular people is continually at variance with all men, lives by divergent and alien laws, is inimical to our interests, and commits the worst crimes, so that stability of government cannot be obtained,

Catholic Church: The New Testament of Holy Bible

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1 New Testament/The Gospels/John
9:16) and there was a division among them.

2 New Testament/The Gospels/Acts
15:39) so sharp was their disagreement that they separated.

3 New Testament/The Gospels/Acts
24:5) we found this man to be a pest; he creates dissension among jews all over the world and is a ringleader of the sect of the nazoreans.

4 New Testament/New Testament Letters/Romans
14:1) welcome anyone who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions.

5 New Testament/New Testament Letters/1 Corinthians
1:10) i urge you, brothers, in the name of our lord jesus christ, that all of you agree in what you say, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and in the same purpose.

Catholic Church: 31,628 important Christian documents on peace since 1245 not match "divergence | disagreement | divergent | diverging | difference | divisive"

Catholic Church: Past Popes for Nearly a Hundred Years ‘Messages on World Day of Peace’

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1 2014 FRATERNITY， THE FOUNDATION AND PATHWAY TO PEACE
3) will they ever manage by their power alone to overcome indifference, egoism and hatred, and to accept the legitimate differences typical of brothers and sisters?

2 2009 FIGHTING POVERTY TO BUILD PEACE
5) globalization on its own is incapable of building peace, and in many cases, it actually creates divisions and conflicts.

3 2001 DIALOGUE BETWEEN CULTURES FOR A CIVILIZATION OF LOVE AND PEACE
5) we all know how hard it is to settle differences between parties when ancient hatreds and serious problems which admit of no easy solution create an atmosphere of anger and exasperation.

4 1997 OFFER FORGIVENESS AND RECEIVE PEACE
3) the suppression of differences can result in apparent peace, but it creates a volatile situation which is in fact the prelude to fresh outbreaks of violence.

5 1992 BELIEVERS UNITED IN BUILDING PEACE
7) such a way of working among believers can have a decisive effect in fostering peace among peoples and overcoming the still existing divisions between "zones" and "worlds".

6 1989 TO BUILD PEACE， RESPECT MINORITIES
4) when this happens, the latter are no longer in a position actively and creatively to contribute to building a peace based on the acceptance of legitimate differences.

7 1987 DEVELOPMENT AND SOLIDARITY
3) when political leaders erect such divisions into internal systems or into policies regarding relationships with other nations, then these prejudices strike at the core of human dignity.

8 1986 PEACE IS A VALUE WITH NO FRONTIERS NORTH-SOUTH， EAST-WEST
6) it is lost by the social divisions that pit rich against poor between states or within states.

9 1985 PEACE AND YOUTH GO FORWARD TOGETHER
3) profound disagreements pit different social groups, peoples and nations one against the other.

10 1984 " FROM A NEW HEART， PEACE IS BORN "
4) in that case, in all loyalty, we cannot remain resigned to the divisions and confrontatioris which set us against one another even though we share the

11 1983 DIALOGUE FOR PEACE， A CHALLENGE FOR OUR TIME
2) it is a work of patience and perseverance, which the holy see values all the more in view of the fact that it itself is engaged in diplomatic relationships, in which it seeks to cause dialogue to be adopted as the most suitable means of overcoming differences .

Catholic Church: Pope Franciscus, nearly 4,000 important ideas, opinions, or propositions on

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1 Angelus, 8 November 2020
2) while i urge that the temptation of an armed conflict be rejected, i invite everyone to prayer and to fraternal respect, to dialogue and to a peaceful resolution to the disagreements.

2 St Philip and the chicken (12 May 2016)
5) thus Ã¢Â€Âœthere is selfishness, because i want to be more than another and often times Ã¢Â€Â” i would say that it is almost routine in our

3 We are all Corinthians (12 September 2016)
1) Ã¢Â€Âœthere are divisions among youÃ¢Â€Â : pope francis repeated paulÃ¢Â€Â™s words to the corinthians.

4 We are all Corinthians (12 September 2016)
1) in this regard, the pope recalled the struggles, including Ã¢Â€Âœtheological and ideological divisionsÃ¢Â€Â , which Ã¢Â€Âœhave torn at the church: the devil sows jealousy, ambition and ideas, but only to divide!

5 We are all Corinthians (12 September 2016)
2) the apostle, he noted, reproaches his interlocutors Ã¢Â€Âœbecause there are divisionsÃ¢Â€Â among them: Ã¢Â€Âœhe rebukes them for the division that is among them, they are divided: they fight, one on the one side, and one on the otherÃ¢Â€Â .

6 We are all Corinthians (12 September 2016)
3) he said that the words st paul wrote to the corinthians also apply Ã¢Â€Âœto all of us, to the church todayÃ¢Â€Â , and he cited a

7 Doctrine and Ideology (19 May 2017)
4) celebrating mass at santa marta on friday morning, 19 may, the pope also warned against Ã¢Â€Âœtransforming doctrine into ideologyÃ¢Â€Â , thus creating difficulty and divisions.

8 The people of God follow Jesus and do not tire (28 March 2020)
3) there is a division within the people: the people who follow jesus and who listen to him - they are not aware of the time spent

9 The Holy Spirit: Master of Harmony (21 April 2020)
4) and paul, in the first letter to the corinthians, in chapter 11, laments: Ã¢Â€Âœi have heard that there are divisions among youÃ¢Â€Â (see i cor 11:18).

10 The Holy Spirit: Master of Harmony (21 April 2020)
1) but then the divisions began to appear in the community.

11 Learning to live in moments of crisis (2nd May 2020)
3) and that when there are differences among them, they may understand that in moments of crisis they must be very united for the good of the people, because unity is superior to conflict.

12 To the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See (22 March 2013)
6) and it is also important to intensify outreach to non-believers, so that the differences which divide and hurt us may never prevail, but rather the desire to build true links of friendship between all peoples, despite their diversity.

13 To H.E. Mr Giorgio Napolitano, President of the Italian Republic (8 June 2013)
3) it can and must surmount every division and increase in justice and peace.

14 To participants in the 38th Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations [FAO] (20 June 2013)
11) what is involved here is more than mere compassion or perhaps a desire to share or to promote a reconciliation which can overcome differences and disagreements.

15 To participants in the 38th Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations [FAO] (20 June 2013)
2) our duty is to continue to insist, in the present international context, that the human person and human dignity are not simply catchwords, but pillars for creating shared rules and structures capable of passing beyond purely pragmatc or technical approaches in order to eliminate divisions and to bridge existing differences.

16 Meeting with the Bishops of Brazil in the Archbishop's House of Rio de Janeiro (27 July 2013)
4) walls, chasms, differences which still exist today are destined to disappear.

17 To members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See (13 January 2014)
3) what is needed is courage Ã¢Â€Âœto go beyond the surface of the conflictÃ¢Â€Â [7] and to consider others in their deepest dignity, so that unity will prevail over conflict and it will be Ã¢Â€Âœpossible to build communion amid disagreementÃ¢Â€Â .

18 To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of East Timor on their ad Limina visit (17 March 2014)
8) the agents of evangelization must be able to warm the hearts of people, to walk with them in the night, to discuss their illusions and disillusions with them, to overcome their divisions.

19 To the Pontifical Swiss Guard (5 May 2014)
7) consider this also in your relationships among yourselves, by giving importance, also in your community life, to sharing the happy moments and the more difficult ones,

20 Meeting with Palestinian authorities (Bethlehem, 25 May 2014)
7) it also testifies to the fact that, since the important things we share are so many, it is possible to find a means of serene, ordered and peaceful coexistence, accepting our differences and rejoicing that, as children of the one god, we are all brothers and sisters.

21 Ecumenical Celebration on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the meeting in Jerusalem between Pope Paul VI and Patriarch Athenagoras (Jerusalem, Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre, 25 May 2014)
3) we know that much distance still needs to be travelled before we attain that fullness of communion which can also be expressed by sharing the same eucharistic table, something we ardently desire; yet our disagreements must not frighten us and paralyze our progress.

22 Ecumenical Celebration on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the meeting in Jerusalem between Pope Paul VI and Patriarch Athenagoras (Jerusalem, Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre, 25 May 2014)
1) clearly we cannot deny the divisions which continue to exist among us, the disciples of jesus: this sacred place makes us even more painfully aware of how tragic they are.

23 To the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Zimbabwe on their "ad Limina" visit (2 June 2014)
2) acts 20:28), work closely to foster unity with your priests, striving to eliminate every form of dissension and self-interest.

24 To His Grace Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury and his Entourage (16 June 2014)
5) our vision is often blurred by the cumulative burden of our divisions and our will is not always free of that human ambition which can accompany even our desire to preach the gospel as the lord commanded (cf.

25 Meeting with the Authorities in the Chungmu Hall at the "Blue House" in Seoul (14 August 2014)
3) like most of our developed nations, korea struggles with important social issues, political divisions, economic inequities, and concerns about the responsible stewardship of the natural environment.

26 Meeting with the Asian youth at the Shrine of Solmoe (15 August 2014)
2) together with young people everywhere, you want to help build a world where we all live together in peace and friendship, overcoming barriers, healing divisions, rejecting violence and prejudice.

27 To participants in the International Meeting of Directors of "Scholas Occurrentes" (4 September 2014)
8) and no one doubts, naturally, that the world is in disagreement.

28 To a delegation of the Old Catholic Bishopsâ Conference of the Union of Utrecht (30 October 2014)
7) in prayer for and with one another our differences are taken up and overcome in fidelity to the lord and his gospel.

29 To a delegation of the Old Catholic Bishopsâ Conference of the Union of Utrecht (30 October 2014)
1) while we rejoice whenever we take steps towards a stronger communion in faith and life, we are also saddened when we recognize that in the course of time new disagreements between us have emerged.

30 To Members of the Delegation of the World Evangelical Alliance (6 November 2014)
6) the effectiveness of the christian message would no doubt be greater were christians to overcome their divisions, and together celebrate the sacraments, spread the word of god, and bear witness to charity.

31 To Members of the Delegation of the World Evangelical Alliance (6 November 2014)
1) from the beginning, there have been divisions among christians and sadly, even today, conflicts and rivalries exist between our communities.

32 Visit to FAO on the occasion of the 2nd International Conference on Nutrition (20 November 2014)
4) indeed, solidarity is the attitude that enables people to reach out to others and establish mutual relations on this sense of brotherhood that overcomes differences and limits, and inspires us to seek the common good together.

33 Visit to the European Parliament (Strasbourg, 25 November 2014)
1) it is a message of encouragement to return to the firm conviction of the founders of the european union, who envisioned a future based on the capacity to work together in bridging divisions and in fostering peace and fellowship between all the peoples of this continent.

34 Apostolic Journey to Turkey: Meeting with the President, Prime Minister and Civil Authorities in Ankara (28 November 2014)
2) such a dialogue will allow us to reflect sensibly and serenely on our differences, and to learn from them.

35 Apostolic Journey to Turkey: Press Conference of the Holy Father during the return flight from Turkey (Papal Flight, 30 November 2014)
9) and when the church focuses too much on herself, divisions arise.

36 To a Delegation of the Salvation Army (12 December 2014)
2) the differences between catholics and salvationists regarding theological and ecclesiological questions need not impede the witness of our shared love of god and love of neighbour, a love which is capable of inspiring a concerted commitment to restoring the dignity of those who live on the margins of society .

37 To a Delegation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Germany (18 December 2014)
3) it would be a shame if, on such important issues bound to human existence, new confessional differences should arise.

38 To Members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See (12 January 2015) (Video)
1) to the beloved italian nation, then, i would like to express my hope that in the continuing climate of social, political and economic uncertainty the italian

39 Sri Lanka - Philippines: Arrival ceremony (International Airport of Colombo, 13 January 2015) (Video)
2) the inability to reconcile differences and disagreements, whether old or new, has given rise to ethnic and religious tensions, frequently accompanied by outbreaks of violence.

40 Pastoral Visit: Meeting with the Clergy, Men and Women Religious and Permanent Deacons gathered in the Cathedral (Naples, 21 March 2015)
4) when someone meets a priest who has different views... because there are always differences, itÃ¢Â€Â™s normal, itÃ¢Â€Â™s christian Ã¢Â€Â” these differences should be clarified with the courage to say it face to face.

41 To the Members of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission (30 April 2015)
2) there is a strong bond that already unites us which goes beyond all divisions: it is the testimony of christians from different churches and traditions, victims of persecution and violence simply because of the faith they profess.

42 To the Members of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission (30 April 2015)
5) the cause of unity is not an optional undertaking and the differences which divide us must not be seen as inevitable.

43 To Dr. Antje JackelÃ©n, Archbishop of Uppsala, of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Sweden (4 May 2015)
4) it would indeed be sad if in these important matters new confessional differences were to arise.

44 To the Joint Committee of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) (7 May 2015)
1) the committee that you are now forming intends to accompany the ecumenical journey in europe, where the many divisions that still exist among christians began.

45 To Participants in the 39th Session of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations [F.A.O.] (11 June 2015)
3) let us work to harmonize the differences and let us join forces, thus we will never again read that food security for the north means eliminating fats and promoting exercise, and for the south, obtaining at least one meal a day.

46 Pastoral Visit to Turin: Waldensian Temple (22 June 2015) (Video)
1) dear brothers and sisters, i thank you again for this meeting, which i hope strengthens us in a new way of being with one another: by

47 Pastoral Visit to Turin: Waldensian Temple (22 June 2015) (Video)
10) the differences on important anthropological and ethical issues, which continue to exist between catholics and waldensians, do not prevent us from finding forms of cooperation in these and other fields.

48 Pastoral Visit to Turin: Waldensian Temple (22 June 2015) (Video)
7) unfortunately, it happened and continues to occur that brothers do not accept their differences and end up making war against one another.

49 Pastoral Visit to Turin: Waldensian Temple (22 June 2015) (Video)
5) 1 cor 12-14), and even in proclaiming the gospel there were differences and sometimes contention (cf.

50 Pastoral Visit to Turin: Waldensian Temple (22 June 2015) (Video)
3) the rediscovery of this fraternity allows us to perceive the profound bond which already unites us, despite our differences.

51 To the Renewal in the Holy Spirit Movement (3 July 2015) (Video)
7) we have all made these divisions in history, for so many reasons, but not good ones.

52 Apostolic Journey - Paraguay: Meeting with government authorities and the diplomatic corps in the gardens of Lopez Palace (AsunciÃ³n, 10 July 2015) (Video)
1) in every sector of society, but above all in public service, there is a need to reaffirm that dialogue is the best means of promoting the common good, on the basis of a culture of encounter, respect and acknowledgment of the legitimate differences and opinions of others.

53 Apostolic Journey - Paraguay: Meeting with representatives of the civil society at LeÃ³n Condou stadium of San JosÃ© School (AsunciÃ³n, 11 July 2015) (Video)
28) dialogue is for the common good and the common good is sought by starting from our differences, constantly leaving room for new alternatives.

54 To participants in the General Chapter of the SchÃ¶nstatt Fathers (3 September 2015)
4) should quarrels or differences of opinion arise, do not worry, for the heat of discussion is better than the chill of indifference, the true annihilation of brotherly charity.

55 Apostolic Journey - Cuba: Address to students gathered at the Fr FÃ©lix Varela Cultural Centre (Havana, 20 September 2015)
4) a hope which unites people, all people, because a people can join in looking to the future and in building social friendship Ã¢Â€Â“ for all their differences Ã¢Â€Â“ such a people has hope.

56 Apostolic Journey - Cuba: Meeting with families at Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral (Santiago, 22 September 2015)
2) when we live together life as a family, we keep our little ways of being selfish in check Ã¢Â€Â“ they will always be there, because each

57 Apostolic Journey - Cuba: Meeting with families at Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral (Santiago, 22 September 2015)
4) these were also times when someone might come home tired, or when arguments or disagreements might break out between husband and wife, but there are worse things to fear.

58 Apostolic Journey - United States of America: Meeting with the Bishops of the United States of America at St Matthew's Cathedral (Washington, D.C., 23 September 2015)
1) may the forthcoming holy year of mercy, by drawing us into the fathomless depths of godÃ¢Â€Â™s heart in which no division dwells, be for all of

59 Apostolic Journey - United States of America: Visit to the Congress of the United States of America (Washington D.C., 24 September 2015)
3) when countries which have been at odds resume the path of dialogue Ã¢Â€Â“ a dialogue which may have been interrupted for the most legitimate of reasons Ã¢Â€Â“ new opportunities open up for all.

60 Apostolic Journey - United States of America: Visit to the Congress of the United States of America (Washington D.C., 24 September 2015)
1) from this perspective of dialogue, i would like to recognize the efforts made in recent months to help overcome historic differences linked to painful episodes of the past.

61 Apostolic Journey - United Nations: Meeting with the members of the General Assembly of the United Nations Organization (New York, 25 September 2015)
4) human beings who are easily discarded when our response is simply to draw up lists of problems, strategies and disagreements.

62 Apostolic Journey - United States of America: Interreligious encounter at the Ground Zero memorial (New York, 25 September 2015)
3) for all our differences and disagreements, we can experience a world of peace.

63 To Members of the Synod of the Chaldean Church (26 October 2015)
1) i urge you to work tirelessly as builders of unity in all the provinces of iraq, fostering dialogue and cooperation among all those engaged in public life, and contributing to healing existing divisions while preventing new ones from arising.

64 Visit to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rome (15 November 2015) (Video)
1) otherwise, it continues to be compromised by the divisions and conflicts between the churches and between believers.

65 Visit to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rome (15 November 2015) (Video)
3) many men and women are willing to work together in order to overcome the divisions that are still present among us christians.

66 Apostolic Journey - Kenya: Ecumenical and Interreligious meeting in the Hall of the Apostolic Nunciature (Nairobi, 26 November 2015) (Video)
4) as we look to the future, let us pray that all men and women will see themselves as brothers and sisters, peacefully united in and through our differences.

67 Address to the members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings (11 January 2016)
2) i think above all of the serious disagreements which have arisen in the persian gulf region, as well as the disturbing military test conducted on the korean peninsula.

68 To an ecumenical delegation from Finland for the Feast of Saint Henrik (18 January 2016)
1) in our dialogue, differences still remain in doctrine and in practice.

69 Meeting of His Holiness Pope Francis with His Holiness Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia - Signing of the Joint Declaration (Havana - Cuba, 12 February 2016)
2) in our determination to undertake all that is necessary to overcome the historical divergence. we have inherited, we wish to combine our efforts to give witness

70 To the delegation of the World Methodist Council (7 April 2016)
2) although differences remain, ours is a dialogue based on respect and fraternity, one which enriches both our communities.

71 Address to the World Communion of Reformed Churches (10 June 2016)
1) there is urgent need for an ecumenism that, along with theological dialogue aimed at settling traditional doctrinal disagreements between christians, can promote a shared mission of evangelization and service.

72 Visit of the Holy Father to "Villa Nazareth" (18 June 2016)
5) and if there are some divisions, meet, argue, speak the truth to one another, but from there unity will always emerge stronger.

73 Apostolic Journey to Armenia: Visit and prayer to the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral (Etchmiadzin, 24 June 2016)
4) the spirit of ecumenism takes on an exemplary value also outside of the visible confines of the ecclesial community; it represents for everyone a forceful appeal to settle divergence. with dialogue and appreciation for all that unites us.

74 Apostolic Journey to Armenia: Signing of the Joint Declaration (Etchmiadzin, 26 June 2016)
1) we gladly confirm that despite continuing divisions among christians, we have come to realize more clearly that what unites us is much more than what divides us.

75 Apostolic Journey to Armenia: Signing of the Joint Declaration (Etchmiadzin, 26 June 2016)
3) the martyrs belong to all the churches and their suffering is an Ã¢Â€Âœecumenism of bloodÃ¢Â€Â which transcends the historical divisions between christians, calling us all to promote the visible unity of christÃ¢Â€Â™s disciples.

76 Apostolic Journey to Poland: Meeting with the Authorities, the Civil Society and the Diplomatic Corps in the courtyard of Wawel (KrakÃ³w, 27 July 2016)
6) that was indeed a powerful moment of national unity, which reaffirmed that harmony, even amid a diversity of opinions, is the sure path to achieving the common good of the entire polish people.

77 Apostolic Journey to Poland: Greetings to the faithful from the window of the Archbishop's house in KrakÃ³w (KrakÃ³w, 28 July 2016)
3) there are always problems and disagreements in married life.

78 Apostolic Journey to Poland: Prayer of the Holy Father in the Basilica of St. Francis, Cracow (30 July 2016)
3) may they intercede for the world that is torn apart by conflicts and disagreements.

79 To participants in the Seminar of Studies for Bishops in the Mission Territories (9 September 2016)
1) make sure that all that is put into action for evangelization and the various pastoral activities you promote are not damaged or frustrated by existing divisions or those that may arise.

80 Visit to Assisi for the World Day of Prayer for Peace âThirst for Peace. Faiths and Cultures in Dialogueâ (20 September 2016)
5) it has brought people together without denying their differences, giving life to real interreligious friendships and contributing to the resolution of more than a few conflicts.

81 Visit to Assisi for the World Day of Prayer for Peace âThirst for Peace. Faiths and Cultures in Dialogueâ (20 September 2016)
2) but our differences are not the cause of conflict and dispute, or a cold distance between us.

82 Apostolic Journey to Georgia and Azerbaijan: Meeting with Authorities and the Diplomatic Corps in the Courtyard of the Presidential Palace (30 September 2016)
1) indeed, in far too many areas of the world, there seems to be a dominant way of thinking which hinders keeping legitimate differences and disagreements Ã¢Â€Â“ which can always arise Ã¢Â€Â“ within a climate of civilized dialogue where reason, moderation and responsibility can prevail.

83 Apostolic Journey to Georgia and Azerbaijan: Visit the Svietyskhoveli Patriarchal Cathedral in Mtskheta (1 October 2016)
8) this gives us the incentive to believe that differences can be healed and obstacles removed; it invites us never to miss opportunities for encounter and dialogue, and to protect and together improve what already exists.

84 Apostolic Journey to Georgia and Azerbaijan: Visit the Svietyskhoveli Patriarchal Cathedral in Mtskheta (1 October 2016)
4) the holy tunic, a mystery of unity, exhorts us to feel deep pain over the historical divisions which have arisen among christians: these are the true and real lacerations that wound the lordÃ¢Â€Â™s flesh.

85 Apostolic Journey to Georgia and Azerbaijan: Meeting with the Authorities at 'Heydar Aliyev' Centre (Baku, 2 October 2016)
4) i am confident that, with the help of god, and the good will of those involved, the caucasus will be a place where, through dialogue and negotiation, disputes and differences will be resolved and overcome.

86 Apostolic Journey to Georgia and Azerbaijan: Interreligious meeting with the Sheikh and with the Representatives of the different Religious Communities of the country at âHeydar Aliyevâ Mosque (Baku, 2 October 2016)
3) for its part, society must always overcome the temptation to take advantage of religious factors: religions must never be instrumentalized, nor can they ever lend support to, or approve of, conflicts and disagreements.

87 Apostolic Journey to Georgia and Azerbaijan: Interreligious meeting with the Sheikh and with the Representatives of the different Religious Communities of the country at âHeydar Aliyevâ Mosque (Baku, 2 October 2016)
1) the fraternity and sharing that we seek to increase will not be appreciated by those who want to highlight divisions, reignite tensions and profit from opposition

88 Apostolic Journey to Georgia and Azerbaijan: In-Flight Press Conference from Azerbaijan to Rome (Papal Flight, 2 October 2016)
5) after your meeting with the patriarch of georgia, do you see a basis for future cooperation and constructive dialogue between you and the orthodox and catholic churches regarding the existing doctrinal differences?

89 Celebration of Vespers with the participation of His Grace Dr Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury and Primate of the Anglican Communion, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the meeting between Pope Paul VI and Archbishop Michael Ramsey (5 October 2016)
1) wider and deeper than our differences are the faith that we share and our common joy in the gospel.

90 Celebration of Vespers with the participation of His Grace Dr Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury and Primate of the Anglican Communion, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the meeting between Pope Paul VI and Archbishop Michael Ramsey (5 October 2016)
6) nor should our differences come in the way of our common prayer: not only can we pray together, we must pray together, giving voice to our

91 Celebration of Vespers with the participation of His Grace Dr Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury and Primate of the Anglican Communion, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the meeting between Pope Paul VI and Archbishop Michael Ramsey (5 October 2016)
4) yet new circumstances have presented new disagreements among us, particularly regarding the ordination of women and more recent questions regarding human sexuality.

92 Celebration of Vespers with the participation of His Grace Dr Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury and Primate of the Anglican Communion, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the meeting between Pope Paul VI and Archbishop Michael Ramsey (5 October 2016)
7) the darkness of misunderstanding and suspicion deepens, together with the clouds of disagreement and controversy, often for reasons that are historical and cultural, and not simply theological.

93 Interreligious audience (3 November 2016)
2) may we reject the aimless paths of disagreement and closed-mindedness.

94 To participants in the World Meeting of Popular Movements (5 November 2016)
3) the breach between the peoples and our current forms of democracy is growing ever greater, due to the enormous power of the financial and media sectors that would seem to dominate them.

95 To participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity (10 November 2016)
7) the continuation of such differences must not paralyze us, but push us to come together to seek the way to address such obstacles successfully.

96 To participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity (10 November 2016)
7) as a journey, unity requires patient waiting, tenacity, effort and commitment; it does not annul conflicts and does not negate disagreements, but rather, at times it can expose us to the risk of new misunderstandings.

97 To the Members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings (9 January 2017)
1) i also express my hope that there will be a full implementation of the agreements aimed at restoring peace in libya, where it is imperative to reconcile the divisions of recent years.

98 To the Members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings (9 January 2017)
1) we know that there has been no shortage of acts of religiously motivated violence, beginning with europe itself, where the historical divisions between christians have endured all too long.

99 To the Members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings (9 January 2017)
3) in 1917, the conflict changed profoundly, taking on increasingly global proportions, while those totalitarian regimes, which were long to be a cause of bitter divisions, began to appear on the horizon.

100 To the Heads of State and Government of the European Union (24 March 2017)
3) sadly, one frequently has the sense that there is a growing Ã¢Â€ÂœsplitÃ¢Â€Â between the citizenry and the european institutions, which are often perceived as distant and inattentive to the different sensibilities present in the union.

101 Apostolic Journey to Egypt: Courtesy visit to H.H. Pope Tawadros II (Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate, Cairo - 28 April 2017)
2) most of the relations which existed in the early centuries between the catholic church and the coptic orthodox church have continued to the present day in spite of divisions, and have recently been revitalized.

102 To participants in the General Chapter of the Sister Disciples of the Divine Master (22 May 2017)
5) cultivating care and reciprocal acceptance; practising fraternal correction and respect for the weaker sisters; growing in the spirit of living together; banishing from the community all divisions, envy, gossip; saying this with frankness and charity.

103 Vigil on the eve of the Solemnity of Pentecost (Circus Maximus, 3 June 2017)
16) to walk together, to work together, to love one another, and together to seek to explain our differences, to come to agreement, but as we keep walking!

104 Vigil on the eve of the Solemnity of Pentecost (Circus Maximus, 3 June 2017)
11) if we emphasize our differences, we are at war among ourselves and we cannot proclaim peace.

105 Apostolic Journey to Colombia: Meeting with authorities and representatives of civil society ("Casa de NariÃ±o" Presidential Palace'sÂ Parade Square "Plaza de Armas", BogotÃ¡ - 7 September 2017)
4) despite obstacles, differences and varying perspectives on the way to achieve peaceful coexistence, this task summons us to persevere in the struggle to promote a Ã¢Â€Âœculture of encounterÃ¢Â€Â .

106 Apostolic Journey to Colombia: National reconciliation encounter (Las Malocas Park, Villavicencio, 8 September 2017)
5) now is the time to heal wounds, to build bridges, to overcome differences.

107 Pastoral Visit to Cesena and Bologna: Encounter with the world of work, unemployed, representatives of Unindustria, trade unions, the National Confederation of Cooperatives as well as the Cooperative Federation "Legacoop" in Piazza Maggiore (Bologna, 1 October 2017)
1) you represent different social entities, often in bitter disagreement with each other, but you have also learned that, only together can one resolve the crisis and build a better future.

108 Visit of the Holy Father to the Rome headquarters of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) (16 October 2017)
1) here, allow me to join the debate on vulnerability, which causes division at the international level when it comes to migrants.

109 To Representatives of the Church of Scotland (26 October 2017)
7) for so long we regarded one another from afar, all too humanly, harbouring suspicion, dwelling on differences and errors, and with hearts intent on recrimination for past wrongs.

110 Apostolic Journey to Myanmar: Meeting with Authorities, the Civil Society and the Diplomatic Corps in the International Convention Centre (Nay Pyi Taw, 28 November 2017)
2) myanmar has been blessed with great natural beauty and resources, yet its greatest treasure is its people, who have suffered greatly, and continue to suffer, from civil conflict and hostilities that have lasted all too long and created deep divisions.

111 Apostolic Journey to Myanmar: Meeting with the Supreme âSanghaâ Council of Buddhist Monks in Kaba Aye Centre (Yangon, 29 November 2017)
3) even though society has made great progress technologically, and people throughout the world are increasingly aware of their common humanity and destiny, the wounds of conflict, poverty and oppression persist, and create new divisions.

112 Apostolic Journey to Myanmar: Meeting with the Bishops of Myanmar in a hall of St Maryâs Cathedral (Yangon, 29 November 2017)
4) here in myanmar, that message has a particular resonance, as this country works to overcome deeply-rooted divisions and to build national unity.

113 Apostolic Journey to Bangladesh: Meeting with Government and Civil Authorities and the Diplomatic Corps in the President House (Dhaka, 30 November 2017)
5) for only through sincere dialogue and respect for legitimate diversity can a people reconcile divisions, overcome unilateral perspectives, and recognize the validity of differing viewpoints.

114 To a Delegation of the Lutheran World Federation (7 December 2017)
3) prior to all disagreements, differences and past hurts, there is the present, foundational and permanent reality of our baptism, which has made us children of god and brothers and sisters of one another.

115 Address to New Non-Resident Ambassadors accredited to the Holy See (14 December 2017)
5) indeed the centrifugal forces that would drive peoples apart are not found in their differences but in the failure to set out on the path of dialogue and understanding as the most effective means of responding to these challenges.

116 To the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year Greetings (8 January 2018)
5) future acts of aggression are not deterred by the law of fear, but rather by the power of calm reason that encourages dialogue and mutual understanding as a means of resolving differences.

117 To the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year Greetings (8 January 2018)
6) naturally, i also had meetings with representatives of other religions, as a sign that our differences are not an obstacle to dialogue, but rather a vital source of encouragement in our common desire to know the truth and to practise justice.

118 Apostolic Journey to Chile: Visit to the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (17 January 2018)
3) demanded of us prompts us to seek out ever new spaces for dialogue rather than confrontation, spaces of encounter rather than division, paths of friendly disagreement that allow for respectful differences between persons joined in a sincere effort to advance as a community towards a renewed national coexistence.

119 To the Finnish Ecumenical Delegation on the Feast of Saint Henrik (25 January 2018)
5) may he help us always, amid divisions between peoples, to work together as witnesses and servants of his healing and reconciling love, and in this way to sanctify and glorify his name.

120 To the Delegation of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Moscow (30 May 2018)
1) some think Ã¢Â€Â” but this is not fair Ã¢Â€Â” that first there must be doctrinal agreement, on all points of division, and then the journey.

121 To the Delegation of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church (4 June 2018)
5) with the help of god, we hope for a future in which we strive to overcome completely our divergences.

122 Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Geneva: Ecumenical prayer in the WCC Ecumenical Centre (21 June 2018)
6) the lord asks us for unity; our world, torn by all too many divisions that affect the most vulnerable, begs for unity.

123 Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Geneva: Ecumenical prayer in the WCC Ecumenical Centre (21 June 2018)
3) our differences must not be excuses.

124 Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Geneva: Ecumenical prayer in the WCC Ecumenical Centre (21 June 2018)
2) all too easily we halt before our continuing differences; all too often we are blocked from the outset by a certain weariness and lack of enthusiasm.

125 Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Geneva: Ecumenical prayer in the WCC Ecumenical Centre (21 June 2018)
3) how hard it is to leave behind centuries-old disagreements and mutual recriminations!

126 Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Geneva: Ecumenical prayer in the WCC Ecumenical Centre (21 June 2018)
6) even some past attempts to end those divisions failed miserably because they were chiefly inspired by a worldly way of thinking.

127 Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Geneva: Ecumenical prayer in the WCC Ecumenical Centre (21 June 2018)
3) in the course of history, divisions between christians have often arisen because at their root, in the life of communities, a worldly mindset has seeped in.

128 Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Geneva: Ecumenical meeting in the WCC Ecumenical Centre (21 June 2018)
7) the world council of churches was born in service to the ecumenical movement, which itself originated in a powerful summons to mission: for how can christians proclaim the gospel if they are divided among themselves?

129 Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Geneva: Ecumenical meeting in the WCC Ecumenical Centre (21 June 2018)
3) out of heartfelt love for jesus, they did not allow themselves to be mired in disagreements, but instead looked courageously to the future, believing in unity and breaking down barriers of suspicion and of fear.

130 To the Delegation from the "Organization of African Instituted Churches" (23 June 2018)
5) although significant disagreements may exist between us on theological and ecclesiological issues, there are many areas where the leaders and members of the various communities of the christian family can set common goals and work together for the benefit of all.

131 Pastoral Visit to Bari: Address at the Conclusion of the Dialogue (7 July 2018)
2) it has been a sign of our need to pursue encounter and unity without being afraid of our differences.

132 Apostolic Visit to Ireland: Meeting with Authorities, Civil Society and Diplomatic Corps in Dublin Castle (25 August 2018)
2) there we learned to live together in harmony, to master our selfish instincts and reconcile our differences, and above all to discern and seek those values that give authentic meaning and fulfilment to our lives.

133 To Members of the Italian Parents Association (7 September 2018)
1) your responsible and helpful presence, a sign of love not only for your children but toward that universal resource that is the school, will help overcome

134 Apostolic Journey to Lithuania: Meeting with Priests, Men and Women Religious, Consecrated Persons and Seminarians in the Cathedral of Kaunas (23 September 2018)
4) but the holy spirit gathers us, reconciles our differences and generates new energies to advance the churchÃ¢Â€Â™s mission (cf.

135 Apostolic Journey to Latvia: Ecumenical prayer in the Rigas Doms (24 September 2018)
3) today it welcomes us, so that the holy spirit can continue to weave bonds of communion between us and so make us weavers of unity in our cities, lest our differences turn into divisions.

136 Apostolic Journey to Estonia: Ecumenical meeting with young people in the Lutheran Saint Charlesâ Church (Tallinn, 25 September 2018)
2) but let us say them in the conviction that, beyond all our limitations and divisions, jesus is still the reason for our being here.

137 Apostolic Journey to Estonia: Meeting with those assisted by the Charitable Works of the Church in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul (Tallinn, 25 September 2018)
6) with disagreements and problems?

138 To the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year Greetings (7 January 2019)
3) even though Ã¢Â€Âœover the centuries many quarrels and dissensions have arisen between christians and muslimsÃ¢Â€Â ,[7] in different areas of the middle east they have long lived together in peace.

139 To the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year Greetings (7 January 2019)
3) politics thus becomes Ã¢Â€Âœa way of making history in a life setting where conflicts, divisions and oppositions can achieve a diversified and life-giving unityÃ¢Â€Â .

140 Apostolic Journey to Panama: Meeting with central american Bishops (Church of San Francisco de Asis, 24 January 2019)
2) it is essential that, despite differing viewpoints and even eventual disagreements and arguments (which are normal and to be expected), priests should perceive their bishop as someone who is unafraid to get involved, to confront them, to encourage them and be an outstretched hand when they are bogged down.

141 Spiritual retreat for Leaders of South Sudan (11 April 2019)
6) there will be disagreements between you both, yes.

142 Spiritual retreat for Leaders of South Sudan (11 April 2019)
2) we recognize your fatherly love when, in a world torn by dissension and discord, you touch human hearts and open them to reconciliation.

143 To Participants in the Plenary Session of the Pontical Academy of Social Sciences (2 May 2019)
1) i encourage you to persevere in seeking appropriate processes to overcome what divides nations and to propose new paths of cooperation, especially in regard to the new challenges of climate change and new forms of slavery, as well as that exalted social good which is peace.

144 Apostolic Journey to Mozambique: Interreligious Meeting with the Young in the Pavillon Maxaquene (Maputo, 5 September 2019)
4) our differences are necessary.

145 Apostolic Journey to Mozambique: Interreligious Meeting with the Young in the Pavillon Maxaquene (Maputo, 5 September 2019)
3) a shared and celebrated joy, a joy that that reconciles and becomes the best remedy against all those who want to create dissension among you.

146 Apostolic Journey to Madagascar: Vigil with the Young in the Soamandrakizay diocesan field (Antananarivo, 7 September 2019)
3) although they are from different ethnic groups, each with its own customs and traditions, their mutual love has enabled them to overcome trials and disagreements.

147 To Eastern Catholic Bishops of Europe (14 September 2019)
9) when we bend over a suffering brother or sister; when we become neighbours to those who endure loneliness and poverty; when we put at the centre

148 To Eastern Catholic Bishops of Europe (14 September 2019)
3) in the christian family, you are the ones who, looking to Ã¢Â€Âœthe god of all comfortÃ¢Â€Â (2 cor 1:3), are committed to healing the wounds of the past, overcoming prejudices and divisions, and offering hope to all as you walk side by side with your non-catholic brothers and sisters.

149 To the Delegations of Missionary Institutes of Italian Foundation (30 September 2019)
4) but it is a challenge to be accepted without fear, with confidence in the holy spirit who is the master in harmonizing differences.

150 Apostolic Journey to Thailand: Visit to the Supreme Buddhist Patriarch at Wat Ratchabophit Sathit Maha Simaram Temple (Bangkok, 21 November 2019)
3) when we have the opportunity to appreciate and esteem one another in spite of our differences (cf.

151 To the editorial staff and collaborators of the Journal "Aggiornamenti Sociali" (6 December 2019)
6) divergence. and conflicts must not be denied or concealed, as we are often tempted to do, even in the church.

152 Visit to Bari: Meeting with bishops of the Mediterranean (23 February 2020)
5) it is a kind of folly to which we cannot resign ourselves: war can never be considered normal, or accepted as an inevitable means of settling differences and conflicts of interest.

153 Visit to Bari: Meeting with bishops of the Mediterranean (23 February 2020)
3) just as jesus lived and worked in a context of differing cultures and beliefs, so we find ourselves in a multifaceted environment scarred by divisions and forms of inequality that lead to instability.

154 Meeting with the Priests of the Diocese of Rome (27 February 2020)
1) the real problem that causes bitterness is not divergent opinions (and maybe not even mistakes; a bishop too has the right to make mistakes like all creatures) but rather two reasons that are very serious and destabilizing to priests.

155 Meeting with the Priests of the Diocese of Rome (27 February 2020)
6) we are not referring here to the disagreements that are often unavoidable concerning management problems or pastoral styles.

156 Address of His Holiness Pope Francis for the presentation of Credential Letters by the Ambassadors of Jordan, Kazakhstan, Zambia, Mauritania, Uzbekistan, Madagascar, Estonia, Rwanda, Denmark and India accredited to the Holy See (4 December 2020)
1) it is my hope that your diplomatic activity as representatives of your nations to the holy see will foster the Ã¢Â€Âœculture of encounterÃ¢Â€Â (fratelli tutti,

157 Apostolic Journey to the Republic of Iraq: Interreligious meeting at the Plain of Ur (6 March 2021)
7) there will be no peace as long as our alliances are against others, for alliances of some against others only increase divisions.

158 Apostolic Journey to the Republic of Iraq: Press Conference on the return flight to Rome (8 March 2021)
4) it has the weakness of differences, some of which are still not reconciled.

159 Act of Veneration to the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Spanish Steps (8 December 2019)
1) we thank you, immaculate mother, for reminding us that, because of jesus christÃ¢Â€Â™s love, we are no longer slaves to sin, but free, free to love, to love one another, to help one another as brothers and sisters, despite our differences Ã¢Â€Â” and thank you for the differences between us.

160 XXIV World Day of the Sick, 2016
3) every hospital and nursing home can be a visible sign and setting in which to promote the culture of encounter and peace, where the experience of illness and suffering, along with professional and fraternal assistance, helps to overcome every limitation and division.

161 Third World Day of the Poor, 2019: The hope of the poor shall not perish for ever
4) let us set aside the divisions born of ideological and political positions, and instead fix our gaze on what is essential, on what does not call for a flood of words, but a gaze of love and an outstretched hand.

162 XLVII World Day of Peace 2014 - Fraternity, the Foundation and Pathway to Peace
4) yet frequently a wedge is driven between citizens and institutions by partisan interests which disfigure that relationship, fostering the creation of an enduring climate of conflict.

163 XLVII World Day of Peace 2014 - Fraternity, the Foundation and Pathway to Peace
7) in disagreements, which are also an unavoidable part of life, we should always remember that we are brothers and sisters, and therefore teach others and teach ourselves not to consider our neighbour as an enemy or as an adversary to be eliminated.

164 XLVII World Day of Peace 2014 - Fraternity, the Foundation and Pathway to Peace
3) Ã¢Â€Âœfrom this standpoint, it is clear that, for the worldÃ¢Â€Â™s peoples, armed conflicts are always a deliberate negation of international harmony, and create profound divisions and deep wounds which require many years to heal.

165 XLVII World Day of Peace 2014 - Fraternity, the Foundation and Pathway to Peace
3) will they ever manage by their power alone to overcome indifference, egoism and hatred, and to accept the legitimate differences typical of brothers and sisters?

166 Message for the 106th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, 2020
2) that is what the apostle paul tells the community of corinth: Ã¢Â€Âœi appeal to you, brethren, by the name of our lord jesus christ, that all

167 Message on the occasion of World Food Day 2013 (16 October 2013)
5) the human being and his dignity are Ã¢Â€Âœpillars on which to build shared regulations and structures that, by overcoming pragmatism or the mere technical data, are capable of eliminating divisions and of narrowing existing gapsÃ¢Â€Â (cf.

168 Message for the World Food Day 2014 (16 October 2014)
1) never more than at this moment has the world been in need of unity among people and among nations in order to overcome the divisions that

169 Visit of the Holy Father to the Rome headquarters of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) (16 October 2017)
1) here, allow me to join the debate on vulnerability, which causes division at the international level when it comes to migrants.

170 XLVIII World Communications Day, 2014 - Communications at the Service of an Authentic Culture of Encounter
4) we need to resolve our differences through forms of dialogue which help us grow in understanding and mutual respect.

171 XLVIII World Communications Day, 2014 - Communications at the Service of an Authentic Culture of Encounter
3) nonetheless, divisions, which are sometimes quite deep, continue to exist within our human family.

172 "Urbi et Orbi" - Easter 2013
1) peace in asia, above all on the korean peninsula: may disagreements be overcome and a renewed spirit of reconciliation grow.

173 "Urbi et Orbi" - Christmas Day 2013
2) it is not a lovely Ã¢Â€ÂœfaÃ§adeÃ¢Â€Â which conceals conflicts and divisions.

174 "Urbi et Orbi" - Christmas 2014
3) i beseech all who have political responsibility to commit themselves through dialogue to overcoming differences and to building a lasting, fraternal coexistence.

175 "Urbi et Orbi" Message - Christmas 2015
2) it is likewise urgent that the agreement on libya be supported by all, so as to overcome the grave divisions and violence afflicting the country.

176 "Urbi et Orbi" Message - Christmas 2015
6) may israelis and palestinians resume direct dialogue and reach an agreement which will enable the two peoples to live together in harmony, ending a conflict which has long set them at odds, with grave repercussions for the entire region.

177 "Urbi et Orbi" - Christmas 2016
2) peace in south sudan and the democratic republic of the congo, so that divisions may be healed and all people of good will may strive to undertake the path of development and sharing, preferring the culture of dialogue to the mindset of conflict.

178 "Urbi et Orbi" - Christmas 2018
2) may the international community work decisively for a political solution that can put aside divisions and partisan interests, so that the syrian people, especially all those who were forced to leave their own lands and seek refuge elsewhere, can return to live in peace in their own country.

179 "Urbi et Orbi" - Easter 2019
3) may the lord grant that all those with political responsibilities may work to end social injustices, abuses and acts of violence, and take the concrete steps needed to heal divisions and offer the population the help they need.

180 "Urbi et Orbi" - Easter 2019
1) easter makes us keep our eyes fixed on the middle east, torn by continuing divisions and tensions.

181 Video message of Pope Francis for the feast of St Cajetan in Argentina (7 August 2013)
4) how many differences, how many problems in the family there always are!

182 Message of the Holy Father to the International Peace Meeting organized by the Community of Sant'Egidio [Antwerp, 7-9 September 2014]
2) in these days, when not a few peoples in our world need to be helped to find the way to peace, this anniversary can teach us that war is never a satisfactory means of redressing injustice and achieving balanced solutions to political and social discord.

183 Video message of the Holy Father to the people of Rio de Janeiro for the 450th anniversary of the founding of the city (1st January 2015)
8) his open arms call us to overcome these divisions and to build a united city from solidarity, justice and peace.

184 Message of the Holy Father to the President of Panama on the occasion of the Seventh Summit of Americas [10-11 April 2015]
2) at the same time, i would like to express my closeness and my encouragement that through sincere dialogue, mutual collaboration, which unites efforts and overcomes differences, may be achieved on the journey toward the common good.

185 Message of the Holy Father on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the Joint Working Group between the Catholic Church and the World Council of Churches (23 June 2015)
4) disagreements on various subjects Ã¢Â€Â“ in particular anthropological, ethical and social issues, as well as issues related to the understanding of the nature and conditions of the unity we seek Ã¢Â€Â“ demand further sustained efforts.

186 Message of the Holy Father on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the Joint Working Group between the Catholic Church and the World Council of Churches (23 June 2015)
3) we must recognize, though, that in spite of the many ecumenical achievements of the past half century, christian mission and witness still suffer due to our divisions.

187 Message of the Holy Father to His Holiness Bartholomew I, Ecumenical Patriarch, for the Feast of Saint Andrew (30 November 2015)
1) while not all differences between the catholic and orthodox churches were brought to an end, there now existed the conditions necessary to journey towards re-establishing the

188 Message of the Holy Father to Cardinal Peter K.A. Turkson on the occasion of the Conference on âNonviolence and Just Peace: Contributing to the Catholic Understanding of and Commitment to Nonviolenceâ [Rome, 11-13 April 2016] (6 April 2016)
6) instead, accepting our differences and remaining true to our positions, we must seek the good of all; and, after having finally found agreement, we must firmly maintain it.16

189 Video message of the Holy Father on the occasion of the celebration of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy in the Americas [BogotÃ¡, 27-30 August 2016] (27 August 2016)
3) given the many attempts to fragment, divide and set our peoples at odds, such events help us to broaden our horizons and to continue our handshake; a great sign that encourages us in hope.

190 Message of the Holy Father to His Holiness Bartholomaios, Archbishop of Constantinople, Ecumenical Patriarch, for the Feast of St Andrew (30 November 2016)
5) we know that only prayer, common good works and dialogue can enable us to overcome division and grow closer to one another.

191 Video message of the Holy Father on the occasion of the 3rd International Congress of "Cattedre Scholas" at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (5 July 2017)
4) therefore i wish to celebrate these days spent here in jerusalem, because you yourselves, setting out from your differences, have reached unity.

192 Letter of His Holiness Pope Francis for the International Meeting âPaths of Peaceâ [MÃ¼nster and OsnabrÃ¼ck, Germany, 10-12 September 2017] (28 August 2017)
3) i thank you for this, and for the fact that you have gathered, despite your differences, to seek processes of liberation from the evils of war and hatred.

193 Message for the 101st German Catholic Convention (âKatholikentagâ) [MÃ¼nster, 9-13 may 2018] (1Â° may 2018)
4) we observe it in the family sphere, in the workplace, in associations, in our neighbourhoods, in regions and in nations: wherever man as such is not considered a gift from god there is disagreement, resentment and hatred.

194 Message of the Holy Father to the catholics of China and to the universal Church (26 September 2018)
1) the present contacts between the holy see and the chinese government are proving useful for overcoming past differences, even those of the more recent past, and

195 Message of the Holy Father to mark the opening of the interreligious meeting of Prayer for Peace "Bridges of Peace" [Bologna, 14-16 October 2018] (11 October 2018)
6) our differences should not therefore pit us against each other: the heart of those who truly believe urges that we open up ways of communion, always and everywhere.

196 Message of the Holy Father Francis to the archbishop of PoznaÅ for the 100th anniversary of Polish independence (4 November 2018)
5) this faith was also a support when, once independence was regained, unity had to be created despite differences, in order to rebuild the country and to defend her bordersÃ¢Â€Â (saint john paul ii, 11 november 1998).

197 Message of Pope Francis to His Holiness Bartholomew I on the occasion of the Feast of Saint Andrew (30 November 2018)
2) while centuries of mutual misunderstanding, differences and silence may seem to have compromised this relationship, the holy spirit, spirit of unity, has enabled us to recommence a fraternal dialogue.

198 Video message of the Holy Father on the occasion of his upcoming Apostolic Journey to Japan [23-26 November 2019] (18 November 2019)
1) you also know how the importance of the culture of dialogue, of fraternity, especially among the different religious traditions, which can help to overcome division, promote respect for human dignity and advance the integral development of all peoples.

199 Video Message of the Holy Father for the 58th General Assembly of the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (15 April 2021)
3) and for this, it is necessary to put aside divisions, disagreements.

200 Video Message of the Holy Father for the 58th General Assembly of the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (15 April 2021)
3) walls, chasms, differences which still exist today are destined to disappear.

Islam: “Qurʾān”

No. Name Content

1 The Heifer 2:213
men belonged to a single community, and god sent them messengers to give them happy tidings and warnings, and sent the book with them containing the

2 The Heifer 2:253
of all these apostles we have favoured some over the others. god has addressed some of them, and the stations of some have been exalted over

3 Jonah 10:19
men were once a community of one faith; but they differed (and followed different ways). had it not been for the word proclaimed by your lord before, their differences would have been resolved.

4 Jonah 10:93
we gave the people of israel a settled abode, and bestowed good things on them to eat and use. so they did not differ until they came to have knowledge. your lord will assuredly settle their differences on the day of resurrection.

5 Hud 11:110
verily we gave to moses the book, but there was disagreement about it. had the decree of your lord (delaying it) not been issued the matter would have been settled between them. they are still suspicious of it and in doubt.

6 Hud 11:118
but if your lord had pleased he could have made all human beings into one community of belief. but they would still have differed from one another,

7 Mary 19:37
yet the sectarians differed among themselves. alas for the unbelievers when they see the terrible day!

8 Detailed 41:45
verily we gave moses the book; but they began to differ about it. if the word of your lord had not preceded it the matter would have been settled between them. they are still in doubt about it and uneasy.

Islam: “Hadith”

No. Name Content

1 Sahih Al Bukhari the book of knowledge(74)
narrated ibn `abbas: that he differed with hur bin qais bin hisn al-fazari regarding the companion of (the prophet) moses.

2 Sahih Al Bukhari the book of knowledge(78)
narrated ibn `abbas: that he differed with hur bin qais bin hisn al-fazari regarding the companion of the prophet moses.

3 Sahih Al Bukhari the book of knowledge(114)
out saying, it was most unfortunate (a great disaster) that allah's apostle was prevented from writing that statement for them because of their disagreement and noise.

4 Sahih Al Bukhari the book of al-jummah (friday)(896)
and this was the day (friday) about which they differed and allah gave us the guidance (for that).

5 Sahih Al Bukhari the book of dealing with actions in as-salat (the prayer)(1218)
narrated sahl bin sa`d: the news about the differences amongst the people of bani `amr bin `auf at quba reached allah's apostle and so he went to them along with some of his companions to affect a reconciliation.

6 Sahih Al Bukhari the book of as-sahw (forgetting)(1234)
narrated sahl bin sa`d as-sa`idi: the news about the differences amongst the people of bani `amr bin `auf reached allah's apostle and so he went to them along with some of his companions to effect a reconciliation between them.

7 Sahih Al Bukhari the book of as-salam(2242)
narrated shu`ba: muhammad or `abdullah bin abu al-mujalid said, abdullah bin shaddad and abu burda differed regarding as-salam, so they sent me to ibn abi `aufa and i asked him about it.

8 Sahih Al Bukhari the book of as-salam(2243)
narrated shu`ba: muhammad or `abdullah bin abu al-mujalid said, abdullah bin shaddad and abu burda differed regarding as-salam, so they sent me to ibn abi `aufa and i asked him about it.

9 Sahih Al Bukhari the book of jihad (fighting for allah’s cause)(3053)
the people (present there) differed in this matter and people should not differ before a prophet.

10 Sahih Al Bukhari the book of the beginning of creation(3245)
the people of paradise) will neither have differences nor hatred amongst themselves; their hearts will be as if one heart and they will be glorifying allah in the morning and in the evening.

11 Sahih Al Bukhari the book of the stories of the prophets(3365)
narrated ibn `abbas: when abraham had differences with his wife), (because of her jealousy of hajar, ishmael's mother), he took ishmael and his mother and went away.

12 Sahih Al Bukhari the book of the stories of the prophets(3400)
narrated ibn `abbas: that he differed with al-hur bin qais al-fazari regarding the companion of moses.

13 Sahih Al Bukhari the book of virtues(3506)
if you differ with zaid bin thabit on any point of the qur'an, then write it in the language of quraish, as the qur'an was revealed in their language.

14 Sahih Al Bukhari the book of virtues(3610)
those people will appear when there will be differences amongst the people.

15 Sahih Al Bukhari the book of al- maghazi(4108)
`abdullah bin `umar said, i untied my garment that was going round my back and legs while i was sitting and was about to

16 Sahih Al Bukhari the book of al- maghazi(4189)
our swords on our shoulders for any matter that terrified us, our swords led us to an easy agreeable solution before the present situation (of disagreement and dispute between the muslims).

17 Sahih Al Bukhari the book of al- maghazi(4431)
the people (present there) differed in this matter, and it was not right to differ before a prophet.

18 Sahih Al Bukhari the book of al- maghazi(4432)
so when their talk and differences increased, allah's apostle said, get up.

19 Sahih Al Bukhari the book of commentary(4664)
narrated ibn abi mulaika: when there happened the disagreement between ibn az-zubair and ibn `abbas, i said (to the latter), (why don't you take the oath of allegiance to him as)

20 Sahih Al Bukhari the book of commentary(4665)
narrated ibn abi mulaika: there was a disagreement between them (i.e.

21 Sahih Al Bukhari the book of the virtues of the quran(4987)
save this nation before they differ about the book (qur'an) as jews and the christians did before.

22 Sahih Al Bukhari the book of the virtues of the quran(5060)
narrated `abdullah: the prophet said, recite (and study) the qur'an as long as you agree about its interpretation, but if you have any difference of opinion (as regards to its interpretation and meaning) then you should stop reciting it (for the time being).

23 Sahih Al Bukhari the book of patients(5669)
ibn `abbas used to say, it was very unfortunate that allah's apostle was prevented from writing that statement for them because of their disagreement and noise.

24 Sahih Al Bukhari the book of al-maharbeen(6830)
then there was a hue and cry among the gathering and their voices rose so that i was afraid there might be great disagreement, so i said, 'o abu bakr!

25 Sahih Al Bukhari the book of holding fast to the qur’an and the sunna(7288)
narrated abu huraira: the prophet said, leave me as i leave you, for the people who were before you were ruined because of their questions and their differences over their prophets.

26 Sahih Al Bukhari the book of holding fast to the qur’an and the sunna(7364)
narrated jundab bin `abdullah: allah's apostle said, recite (and study) the qur'an as long as you are in agreement as to its interpretation and meanings, but when you have differences regarding its interpretation and meanings, then you should stop reciting it (for the time being.)

27 Sahih Al Bukhari the book of holding fast to the qur’an and the sunna(7365)
narrated jundab bin `abdullah: allah's apostle said, recite (and study) the qur'an as long as your hearts are in agreement as to its meanings, but if you have differences as regards its meaning, stop reading it then.

28 Sahih Al Bukhari the book of holding fast to the qur’an and the sunna(7366)
when they made much noise and differed greatly before the prophet, he said to them, go away and leave me.

29 Sahih Al Bukhari the book of tauhid (islamic monotheism)(7478)
narrated ibn `abbas: that he differed with al-hurr bin qais bin hisn al-fazari about the companion of moses, (i.e., whether he was kha,dir or not).

30 Sahih Al Bukhari the book of tauhid (islamic monotheism)(7478)
ubai bin ka`b al-ansari passed by them and ibn `abbas called him saying, 'my friend (hur) and i have differed about moses' companion whom moses asked the way to meet.

31 Sahih Al Muslim introduction(33)
the prophet, peace and blessings of allah upon him, is a wilderness in which the necks of the mounts are severed, however, there is no difference of opinion regarding charity [offered on behalf of one’s parents]’.

32 Sahih Al Muslim the book of menstruation(786)
abu musa reported: there cropped up a difference of opinion between a group of muhajirs (emigrants and a group of ansar (helpers) (and the point of dispute was) that the ansar said: the bath (because of sexual intercourse) becomes obligatory only-when the semen spurts out or ejaculates.

33 Sahih Al Muslim the book of prayers(931)
abu huraira reported: the messenger of allah ( ‌صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم ‌ ) said: the imam is appointed, so that he should be followed, so don't be at variance with him.

34 Sahih Al Muslim the book of prayers(973)
abu mas'ud reported: the messenger of allah (may peace he upon him) used to touch our shoulders in prayer and say: keep straight, don't be irregular, for there would be dissension in your hearts.

35 Sahih Al Muslim the book of prayers(973)
abu mas'ud said: now-a-days there is much dissension amongst you.

36 Sahih Al Muslim the book of prayers(979)
nu'man b. bashir reported: i heard the messenger of allah ( ‌صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم ‌ ) say: straighten your rows, or allah would create dissension amongst you.

37 Sahih Al Muslim the book of prayers(980)
one day he came out, stood up (for prayer) and was about to say: allah is the greatest, when he saw a man, whose chest was bulging out from the row, so he said: servants of allah, you hint straighten your rows or allah would create dissension amongst you.

38 Sahih Al Muslim the book of prayers(982)
one day he came out, stood up (for prayer) and was about to say: allah is the greatest, when he saw a man, whose chest was bulging out from the row, so he said: servants of allah, you hint straighten your rows or allah would create dissension amongst you.

39 Sahih Al Muslim the book of mosques and places of prayer(1217)
abu hazim is reported on the authority of his father: some people came to sahl b. sa'd and began to differ about the wood of which the (prophet's pulpit was made.

40 Sahih Al Muslim the book of prayer - travellers(1812)
she said: when he got up at night he would commence his prayer with these words: o allah, lord of gabriel, and michael, and israfil, the creator of the heavens and the earth, who knowest the unseen and the seen; thou decidest amongst thy servants concerning their differences.

41 Sahih Al Muslim the book of prayer - friday(1981)
they disagreed and allah guided us aright on whatever they disagreed regarding the truth.

42 Sahih Al Muslim the book of zakat(2457)
they would be recognised by the presence of a black man among them whose upper arms would be like a woman's breast, or like a piece of meat as it quivers, and they would come forth at the time when there is dissension among the people.

43 Sahih Al Muslim the book of zakat(2458)
abu sa'id al-khudri said that the messenger of allah ( ‌صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم ‌ ) made a mention of a sect that would be among his ummah which would emerge out of the dissension of the people.

44 Sahih Al Muslim the book of zakat(2459)
abu sa'id al-khudri reported that the messenger of allah ( ‌صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم ‌ ) said: a group would secede itself (from the ummah) when there would be dissension among the muslims.

45 Sahih Al Muslim the book of pilgrimage(2890)
'abdullah narrated on the authorrity of his father that there cropped up a difference of opinion between abdullah b.

46 Sahih Al Muslim the book of musaqah(3964)
they differed in this matter.

47 Sahih Al Muslim the book of government(4871)
when prayer was over, i entered (the apartment of the holy prophet) and asked his verdict about the matter in which they had differed.

48 Sahih Al Muslim the book of virtue， enjoining good manners， and joining of the ties of kinshio(6636)
abdullah b. mas'ud reported that muhammad ( ‌صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم ‌ ) said: should i inform you that slandering, that is in fact a tale-carrying

49 Sahih Al Muslim the book of virtue， enjoining good manners， and joining of the ties of kinshio(6708)
these come) would have affinity, with one another (in the world) and those amongst them who opposed each other (in the heaven) would also be divergent (in the world).

50 Sahih Al Muslim the book of virtue， enjoining good manners， and joining of the ties of kinshio(6709)
abu huraira narrated directly from allah's messenger ( ‌صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم ‌ ) that he said: people are like mines of gold and silver; those

51 Sahih Al Muslim the book of knowledge(6775)
and as for those who have a yearning for error they go after the allegorical verses seeking (to cause) dissension, by seeking to explain them.

52 Sahih Al Muslim characteristics of the hypocrites and rulings convering them(7101)
jabir reported: i heard allah's apostle ( ‌صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم ‌ ) as saying: verily, the satan has lost all hopes that the worshippers would ever worship (him) in the peninsula of arabia, but he (is hopeful) that he would sow the seed of dissension amongst them.

53 Sahih Al Muslim characteristics of the hypocrites and rulings convering them(7103)
jabir reported: i heard allah's messenger (way peace be upon him) as saying: the throne of iblis is upon the ocean and he sends detachments (to

54 Sahih Al Muslim characteristics of the hypocrites and rulings convering them(7104)
jabir reported that allah's messenger ( ‌صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم ‌ ) said: iblis places his throne upon water; he then sends detachments (for creating dissension) ; the nearer to him in rank are those who are most notorious in creating dissension.

55 Sunan Abu Dawood prayer (kitab al-salat)(1028)
they differed amongst themselves about the text of the tradition and they did not narrate it with the continuous chain up to the prophet صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم.

56 Sunan Abu Dawood prayer (kitab al-salat)(1054)
abu dawud said: i heard ahmad bin hanbal being asked about the differences over the narration of this hadith.

57 Sunan Abu Dawood the rites of hajj (kitab al-manasik wa'l-hajj)(1770)
hence the people differed among themselves.

58 Sunan Abu Dawood the rites of hajj (kitab al-manasik wa'l-hajj)(1840)
abdullah bin hunain said abdullah bin abbas and miswar bin makhramah differed amongst themselves (on the question of washing the head in the sacred state) at al abwa.

59 Sunan Abu Dawood fasting (kitab al-siyam)(2339)
narrated ribi bin hirash: on the authority of a man from the companions of the prophet صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم: people differed among themselves on the last day of ramadan (about the appearance of the moon of shawwal).

60 Sunan Abu Dawood fasting (kitab al-siyam)(2397)
abu dawud said: sufyan and shubah differed among themselves on the name of the narrator ibn al-mutawwas and abu al-mutawwas.

61 Sunan Abu Dawood commercial transactions (kitab al-buyu)(3372)
when their disputes which were brought to the prophet صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم increased, the messenger of allah صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم said to them as an advice: no, do not sell fruits till they are in good condition, due to a large number of their disputes and differences.

62 Sunan Abu Dawood signet-rings (kitab al-khatam)(4218)
abu dawud said: the people did not disagree on uthman till the signet-rin fell down from his hand.

63 Sunan Abu Dawood the promised deliverer (kitab al-mahdi)(4286)
narrated umm salamah, ummul muminin: the prophet صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم said: disagreement will occur at the death of a caliph and a man of the people of madina will come flying forth to makkah.

64 Sunan Abu Dawood battles (kitab al-malahim)(4342)
or he said: a time will soon come when the people are sifted and only dregs of mankind survive and their covenants and guarantees have been impaired and they have disagreed among themselves and become thus, interwining his fingers.

65 Sunan Abu Dawood model behavior of the prophet (kitab al-sunnah)(4607)
fear allah, and to hear and obey even if it be an abyssinian slave, for those of you who live after me will see great disagreement.

66 Sunan Abu Dawood model behavior of the prophet (kitab al-sunnah)(4659)
love of some people in the hearts of some people, and hatred of some people in the hearts of some people, and until you generate disagreement and dissension?

67 Sunan Abu Dawood model behavior of the prophet (kitab al-sunnah)(4667)
abu saeed reported the messenger of allah صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم as saying: in the event of the dissension among muslims an emerging sect will emerge ; one of the two parties that is nearer to the truth will kill it.

68 Sunan Abu Dawood model behavior of the prophet (kitab al-sunnah)(4765)
narrated abu saeed al-khudri ; anas ibn malik: the prophet صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم said: soon there will appear disagreement and dissension in my people; there will be people who will be good in speech and bad in work.

69 Sunan Abu Dawood general behavior (kitab al-adab)(4955)
he replied: when my people disagree about a matter, they come to me, and i decide between them, and both parties are satisfied with my decision.

70 Sunan Ibn E Majah the book of the sunnah(2)
for those who came before you were doomed because of their questions and differences with their prophets.

71 Sunan Ibn E Majah establishing the prayer and the sunnah regarding them(1416)
it was narrated that abu hazim said: “the people differed concerning the pulpit of the messenger of allah (ﷺ) and what it was made of.

72 Sunan Ibn E Majah the chapters on business transactions(2186)
it was narrated from qasim bin 'abdur rahman from his father that : abdullah bin mas'ud sold one of the slaves from the state[1] to ash'ath bin qais, and they differed concerning the price.

73 Jami Al Tirmizi the book on salat (prayer)(198)
the people of knowledge have differed over the interpretation of at-tathwib.

74 Jami Al Tirmizi the book on salat (prayer)(227)
came out and saw a man whose chest was protruding from the people, so he said: 'you must straighten your lines, or allah will cause disagreement to occur among your faces.

75 Jami Al Tirmizi the book on salat (prayer)(228)
and do not separate or dissention will occur among your hearts, and beware of the commotion of the markets.

76 Jami Al Tirmizi the chapters on judgements from the messenger of allah(1311)
they differed over delay in delivery of animals.

77 Jami Al Tirmizi the book on food(1857)
the companions of hisham bin 'urwah differed in reporting this hadith.

78 Jami Al Tirmizi chapters on al-fitan(2203)
my father said to him: 'indeed my beloved, the son of your paternal uncle, made a covenant with me, that when the people differ, to take a sword of wood.

79 Jami Al Tirmizi chapters on tafsir(3099)
narrated abu sa'eed al-khudri: two men disagreed over the masjid whose foundation was laid upon taqwa from the first day (9:108).

80 Jami Al Tirmizi chapters on tafsir(3104)
save this nation before they differ about the book as the jews and the christians did before them.'

81 Jami Al Tirmizi chapters on tafsir(3104)
'uthman said to the three quraish men: 'in case you disagree with zaid bin thabit on any point in the (recitation dialect of the) qur'an, then write it in the dialect of quraish for it was in their tongue.'

82 Jami Al Tirmizi chapters on tafsir(3104)
their disagreement was brought to 'uthman, so he said: 'write it as at-tabut, for it was revealed in the tongue of the quraish.'

83 Jami Al Tirmizi chapters on supplication(3420)
the hidden and the seen; you judge between your slaves concerning that which they used to differ, guide me through that which there has been difference concerning the truth, verily, you are upon a straight path (allāhumma rabba jibrīla wa mīkā'ila wa isrāfīl, fāṭira-samāwāti wal-arḍi [wa] `ālimal-ghaibi wash-shahādati anta taḥkumu

Hinduism: “Vedas”

No. Name Content

1 Rig Veda Rig-Veda, Book 6 HYMN LXV. Dawn.
6:65:2) 2 all this with red-rayed steeds have they divided: the dawns on bright cars shine in wondrous fashion. they, bringing near the stately rite's commencement, drive far away the night's surrounding shadows.

2 Hymns of Atharva Veda V. Charms Pertaining to Royalty (Râgakarmâni) V, 21 Hymn to the battle-drum, the terror of the enemy
5::1) 1. carry with thy voice, o drum, lack of heart, and failure of courage among the enemies! disagreement, dismay, and fright, do we place into the enemies: beat them down, o drum!

Tibetan Buddhism: The call of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the sages for world peace not match "divergence | disagreement | divergent | diverging | difference | divisive"

Orthodox Catholic Church: The Old Testament of Holy Scripture not match "divergence | disagreement | divergent | diverging | difference | divisive"

Orthodox Catholic Church: The New Testament of Holy Scripture

No. Name Content

1 New Testament John 10:19
19 there was a division therefore again among the jews for these sayings.

2 New Testament Galatians 5:20
20 idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,

Judaism: “Torah” not match "divergence | disagreement | divergent | diverging | difference | divisive"

No.	Name	Content
1	Old Testament/The Pentateuch/Exodus	18:16) whenever they have a disagreement, they come to me to have me settle the matter between them and make known to them god's decisions and regulations."
2	Old Testament/The Historical Books/Esther	5:5) "having noted, therefore, that this most singular people is continually at variance with all men, lives by divergent and alien laws, is inimical to our interests, and commits the worst crimes, so that stability of government cannot be obtained,

No.	Name	Content
1	New Testament/The Gospels/John	9:16) and there was a division among them.
2	New Testament/The Gospels/Acts	15:39) so sharp was their disagreement that they separated.
3	New Testament/The Gospels/Acts	24:5) we found this man to be a pest; he creates dissension among jews all over the world and is a ringleader of the sect of the nazoreans.
4	New Testament/New Testament Letters/Romans	14:1) welcome anyone who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions.
5	New Testament/New Testament Letters/1 Corinthians	1:10) i urge you, brothers, in the name of our lord jesus christ, that all of you agree in what you say, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and in the same purpose.

No.	Name	Content
1	2014 FRATERNITY， THE FOUNDATION AND PATHWAY TO PEACE	3) will they ever manage by their power alone to overcome indifference, egoism and hatred, and to accept the legitimate differences typical of brothers and sisters?
2	2009 FIGHTING POVERTY TO BUILD PEACE	5) globalization on its own is incapable of building peace, and in many cases, it actually creates divisions and conflicts.
3	2001 DIALOGUE BETWEEN CULTURES FOR A CIVILIZATION OF LOVE AND PEACE	5) we all know how hard it is to settle differences between parties when ancient hatreds and serious problems which admit of no easy solution create an atmosphere of anger and exasperation.
4	1997 OFFER FORGIVENESS AND RECEIVE PEACE	3) the suppression of differences can result in apparent peace, but it creates a volatile situation which is in fact the prelude to fresh outbreaks of violence.
5	1992 BELIEVERS UNITED IN BUILDING PEACE	7) such a way of working among believers can have a decisive effect in fostering peace among peoples and overcoming the still existing divisions between "zones" and "worlds".
6	1989 TO BUILD PEACE， RESPECT MINORITIES	4) when this happens, the latter are no longer in a position actively and creatively to contribute to building a peace based on the acceptance of legitimate differences.
7	1987 DEVELOPMENT AND SOLIDARITY	3) when political leaders erect such divisions into internal systems or into policies regarding relationships with other nations, then these prejudices strike at the core of human dignity.
8	1986 PEACE IS A VALUE WITH NO FRONTIERS NORTH-SOUTH， EAST-WEST	6) it is lost by the social divisions that pit rich against poor between states or within states.
9	1985 PEACE AND YOUTH GO FORWARD TOGETHER	3) profound disagreements pit different social groups, peoples and nations one against the other.
10	1984 " FROM A NEW HEART， PEACE IS BORN "	4) in that case, in all loyalty, we cannot remain resigned to the divisions and confrontatioris which set us against one another even though we share the
11	1983 DIALOGUE FOR PEACE， A CHALLENGE FOR OUR TIME	2) it is a work of patience and perseverance, which the holy see values all the more in view of the fact that it itself is engaged in diplomatic relationships, in which it seeks to cause dialogue to be adopted as the most suitable means of overcoming differences .

No.	Name	Content
1	The Heifer 2:213	men belonged to a single community, and god sent them messengers to give them happy tidings and warnings, and sent the book with them containing the
2	The Heifer 2:253	of all these apostles we have favoured some over the others. god has addressed some of them, and the stations of some have been exalted over
3	Jonah 10:19	men were once a community of one faith; but they differed (and followed different ways). had it not been for the word proclaimed by your lord before, their differences would have been resolved.
4	Jonah 10:93	we gave the people of israel a settled abode, and bestowed good things on them to eat and use. so they did not differ until they came to have knowledge. your lord will assuredly settle their differences on the day of resurrection.
5	Hud 11:110	verily we gave to moses the book, but there was disagreement about it. had the decree of your lord (delaying it) not been issued the matter would have been settled between them. they are still suspicious of it and in doubt.
6	Hud 11:118	but if your lord had pleased he could have made all human beings into one community of belief. but they would still have differed from one another,
7	Mary 19:37	yet the sectarians differed among themselves. alas for the unbelievers when they see the terrible day!
8	Detailed 41:45	verily we gave moses the book; but they began to differ about it. if the word of your lord had not preceded it the matter would have been settled between them. they are still in doubt about it and uneasy.

No.	Name	Content
1	Sahih Al Bukhari the book of knowledge(74)	narrated ibn `abbas: that he differed with hur bin qais bin hisn al-fazari regarding the companion of (the prophet) moses.
2	Sahih Al Bukhari the book of knowledge(78)	narrated ibn `abbas: that he differed with hur bin qais bin hisn al-fazari regarding the companion of the prophet moses.
3	Sahih Al Bukhari the book of knowledge(114)	out saying, it was most unfortunate (a great disaster) that allah's apostle was prevented from writing that statement for them because of their disagreement and noise.
4	Sahih Al Bukhari the book of al-jummah (friday)(896)	and this was the day (friday) about which they differed and allah gave us the guidance (for that).
5	Sahih Al Bukhari the book of dealing with actions in as-salat (the prayer)(1218)	narrated sahl bin sa`d: the news about the differences amongst the people of bani `amr bin `auf at quba reached allah's apostle and so he went to them along with some of his companions to affect a reconciliation.
6	Sahih Al Bukhari the book of as-sahw (forgetting)(1234)	narrated sahl bin sa`d as-sa`idi: the news about the differences amongst the people of bani `amr bin `auf reached allah's apostle and so he went to them along with some of his companions to effect a reconciliation between them.
7	Sahih Al Bukhari the book of as-salam(2242)	narrated shu`ba: muhammad or `abdullah bin abu al-mujalid said, abdullah bin shaddad and abu burda differed regarding as-salam, so they sent me to ibn abi `aufa and i asked him about it.
8	Sahih Al Bukhari the book of as-salam(2243)	narrated shu`ba: muhammad or `abdullah bin abu al-mujalid said, abdullah bin shaddad and abu burda differed regarding as-salam, so they sent me to ibn abi `aufa and i asked him about it.
9	Sahih Al Bukhari the book of jihad (fighting for allah’s cause)(3053)	the people (present there) differed in this matter and people should not differ before a prophet.
10	Sahih Al Bukhari the book of the beginning of creation(3245)	the people of paradise) will neither have differences nor hatred amongst themselves; their hearts will be as if one heart and they will be glorifying allah in the morning and in the evening.
11	Sahih Al Bukhari the book of the stories of the prophets(3365)	narrated ibn `abbas: when abraham had differences with his wife), (because of her jealousy of hajar, ishmael's mother), he took ishmael and his mother and went away.
12	Sahih Al Bukhari the book of the stories of the prophets(3400)	narrated ibn `abbas: that he differed with al-hur bin qais al-fazari regarding the companion of moses.
13	Sahih Al Bukhari the book of virtues(3506)	if you differ with zaid bin thabit on any point of the qur'an, then write it in the language of quraish, as the qur'an was revealed in their language.
14	Sahih Al Bukhari the book of virtues(3610)	those people will appear when there will be differences amongst the people.
15	Sahih Al Bukhari the book of al- maghazi(4108)	`abdullah bin `umar said, i untied my garment that was going round my back and legs while i was sitting and was about to
16	Sahih Al Bukhari the book of al- maghazi(4189)	our swords on our shoulders for any matter that terrified us, our swords led us to an easy agreeable solution before the present situation (of disagreement and dispute between the muslims).
17	Sahih Al Bukhari the book of al- maghazi(4431)	the people (present there) differed in this matter, and it was not right to differ before a prophet.
18	Sahih Al Bukhari the book of al- maghazi(4432)	so when their talk and differences increased, allah's apostle said, get up.
19	Sahih Al Bukhari the book of commentary(4664)	narrated ibn abi mulaika: when there happened the disagreement between ibn az-zubair and ibn `abbas, i said (to the latter), (why don't you take the oath of allegiance to him as)
20	Sahih Al Bukhari the book of commentary(4665)	narrated ibn abi mulaika: there was a disagreement between them (i.e.
21	Sahih Al Bukhari the book of the virtues of the quran(4987)	save this nation before they differ about the book (qur'an) as jews and the christians did before.
22	Sahih Al Bukhari the book of the virtues of the quran(5060)	narrated `abdullah: the prophet said, recite (and study) the qur'an as long as you agree about its interpretation, but if you have any difference of opinion (as regards to its interpretation and meaning) then you should stop reciting it (for the time being).
23	Sahih Al Bukhari the book of patients(5669)	ibn `abbas used to say, it was very unfortunate that allah's apostle was prevented from writing that statement for them because of their disagreement and noise.
24	Sahih Al Bukhari the book of al-maharbeen(6830)	then there was a hue and cry among the gathering and their voices rose so that i was afraid there might be great disagreement, so i said, 'o abu bakr!
25	Sahih Al Bukhari the book of holding fast to the qur’an and the sunna(7288)	narrated abu huraira: the prophet said, leave me as i leave you, for the people who were before you were ruined because of their questions and their differences over their prophets.
26	Sahih Al Bukhari the book of holding fast to the qur’an and the sunna(7364)	narrated jundab bin `abdullah: allah's apostle said, recite (and study) the qur'an as long as you are in agreement as to its interpretation and meanings, but when you have differences regarding its interpretation and meanings, then you should stop reciting it (for the time being.)
27	Sahih Al Bukhari the book of holding fast to the qur’an and the sunna(7365)	narrated jundab bin `abdullah: allah's apostle said, recite (and study) the qur'an as long as your hearts are in agreement as to its meanings, but if you have differences as regards its meaning, stop reading it then.
28	Sahih Al Bukhari the book of holding fast to the qur’an and the sunna(7366)	when they made much noise and differed greatly before the prophet, he said to them, go away and leave me.
29	Sahih Al Bukhari the book of tauhid (islamic monotheism)(7478)	narrated ibn `abbas: that he differed with al-hurr bin qais bin hisn al-fazari about the companion of moses, (i.e., whether he was kha,dir or not).
30	Sahih Al Bukhari the book of tauhid (islamic monotheism)(7478)	ubai bin ka`b al-ansari passed by them and ibn `abbas called him saying, 'my friend (hur) and i have differed about moses' companion whom moses asked the way to meet.
31	Sahih Al Muslim introduction(33)	the prophet, peace and blessings of allah upon him, is a wilderness in which the necks of the mounts are severed, however, there is no difference of opinion regarding charity [offered on behalf of one’s parents]’.
32	Sahih Al Muslim the book of menstruation(786)	abu musa reported: there cropped up a difference of opinion between a group of muhajirs (emigrants and a group of ansar (helpers) (and the point of dispute was) that the ansar said: the bath (because of sexual intercourse) becomes obligatory only-when the semen spurts out or ejaculates.
33	Sahih Al Muslim the book of prayers(931)	abu huraira reported: the messenger of allah ( ‌صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم ‌ ) said: the imam is appointed, so that he should be followed, so don't be at variance with him.
34	Sahih Al Muslim the book of prayers(973)	abu mas'ud reported: the messenger of allah (may peace he upon him) used to touch our shoulders in prayer and say: keep straight, don't be irregular, for there would be dissension in your hearts.
35	Sahih Al Muslim the book of prayers(973)	abu mas'ud said: now-a-days there is much dissension amongst you.
36	Sahih Al Muslim the book of prayers(979)	nu'man b. bashir reported: i heard the messenger of allah ( ‌صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم ‌ ) say: straighten your rows, or allah would create dissension amongst you.
37	Sahih Al Muslim the book of prayers(980)	one day he came out, stood up (for prayer) and was about to say: allah is the greatest, when he saw a man, whose chest was bulging out from the row, so he said: servants of allah, you hint straighten your rows or allah would create dissension amongst you.
38	Sahih Al Muslim the book of prayers(982)	one day he came out, stood up (for prayer) and was about to say: allah is the greatest, when he saw a man, whose chest was bulging out from the row, so he said: servants of allah, you hint straighten your rows or allah would create dissension amongst you.
39	Sahih Al Muslim the book of mosques and places of prayer(1217)	abu hazim is reported on the authority of his father: some people came to sahl b. sa'd and began to differ about the wood of which the (prophet's pulpit was made.
40	Sahih Al Muslim the book of prayer - travellers(1812)	she said: when he got up at night he would commence his prayer with these words: o allah, lord of gabriel, and michael, and israfil, the creator of the heavens and the earth, who knowest the unseen and the seen; thou decidest amongst thy servants concerning their differences.
41	Sahih Al Muslim the book of prayer - friday(1981)	they disagreed and allah guided us aright on whatever they disagreed regarding the truth.
42	Sahih Al Muslim the book of zakat(2457)	they would be recognised by the presence of a black man among them whose upper arms would be like a woman's breast, or like a piece of meat as it quivers, and they would come forth at the time when there is dissension among the people.
43	Sahih Al Muslim the book of zakat(2458)	abu sa'id al-khudri said that the messenger of allah ( ‌صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم ‌ ) made a mention of a sect that would be among his ummah which would emerge out of the dissension of the people.
44	Sahih Al Muslim the book of zakat(2459)	abu sa'id al-khudri reported that the messenger of allah ( ‌صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم ‌ ) said: a group would secede itself (from the ummah) when there would be dissension among the muslims.
45	Sahih Al Muslim the book of pilgrimage(2890)	'abdullah narrated on the authorrity of his father that there cropped up a difference of opinion between abdullah b.
46	Sahih Al Muslim the book of musaqah(3964)	they differed in this matter.
47	Sahih Al Muslim the book of government(4871)	when prayer was over, i entered (the apartment of the holy prophet) and asked his verdict about the matter in which they had differed.
48	Sahih Al Muslim the book of virtue， enjoining good manners， and joining of the ties of kinshio(6636)	abdullah b. mas'ud reported that muhammad ( ‌صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم ‌ ) said: should i inform you that slandering, that is in fact a tale-carrying
49	Sahih Al Muslim the book of virtue， enjoining good manners， and joining of the ties of kinshio(6708)	these come) would have affinity, with one another (in the world) and those amongst them who opposed each other (in the heaven) would also be divergent (in the world).
50	Sahih Al Muslim the book of virtue， enjoining good manners， and joining of the ties of kinshio(6709)	abu huraira narrated directly from allah's messenger ( ‌صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم ‌ ) that he said: people are like mines of gold and silver; those
51	Sahih Al Muslim the book of knowledge(6775)	and as for those who have a yearning for error they go after the allegorical verses seeking (to cause) dissension, by seeking to explain them.
52	Sahih Al Muslim characteristics of the hypocrites and rulings convering them(7101)	jabir reported: i heard allah's apostle ( ‌صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم ‌ ) as saying: verily, the satan has lost all hopes that the worshippers would ever worship (him) in the peninsula of arabia, but he (is hopeful) that he would sow the seed of dissension amongst them.
53	Sahih Al Muslim characteristics of the hypocrites and rulings convering them(7103)	jabir reported: i heard allah's messenger (way peace be upon him) as saying: the throne of iblis is upon the ocean and he sends detachments (to
54	Sahih Al Muslim characteristics of the hypocrites and rulings convering them(7104)	jabir reported that allah's messenger ( ‌صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم ‌ ) said: iblis places his throne upon water; he then sends detachments (for creating dissension) ; the nearer to him in rank are those who are most notorious in creating dissension.
55	Sunan Abu Dawood prayer (kitab al-salat)(1028)	they differed amongst themselves about the text of the tradition and they did not narrate it with the continuous chain up to the prophet صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم.
56	Sunan Abu Dawood prayer (kitab al-salat)(1054)	abu dawud said: i heard ahmad bin hanbal being asked about the differences over the narration of this hadith.
57	Sunan Abu Dawood the rites of hajj (kitab al-manasik wa'l-hajj)(1770)	hence the people differed among themselves.
58	Sunan Abu Dawood the rites of hajj (kitab al-manasik wa'l-hajj)(1840)	abdullah bin hunain said abdullah bin abbas and miswar bin makhramah differed amongst themselves (on the question of washing the head in the sacred state) at al abwa.
59	Sunan Abu Dawood fasting (kitab al-siyam)(2339)	narrated ribi bin hirash: on the authority of a man from the companions of the prophet صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم: people differed among themselves on the last day of ramadan (about the appearance of the moon of shawwal).
60	Sunan Abu Dawood fasting (kitab al-siyam)(2397)	abu dawud said: sufyan and shubah differed among themselves on the name of the narrator ibn al-mutawwas and abu al-mutawwas.
61	Sunan Abu Dawood commercial transactions (kitab al-buyu)(3372)	when their disputes which were brought to the prophet صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم increased, the messenger of allah صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم said to them as an advice: no, do not sell fruits till they are in good condition, due to a large number of their disputes and differences.
62	Sunan Abu Dawood signet-rings (kitab al-khatam)(4218)	abu dawud said: the people did not disagree on uthman till the signet-rin fell down from his hand.
63	Sunan Abu Dawood the promised deliverer (kitab al-mahdi)(4286)	narrated umm salamah, ummul muminin: the prophet صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم said: disagreement will occur at the death of a caliph and a man of the people of madina will come flying forth to makkah.
64	Sunan Abu Dawood battles (kitab al-malahim)(4342)	or he said: a time will soon come when the people are sifted and only dregs of mankind survive and their covenants and guarantees have been impaired and they have disagreed among themselves and become thus, interwining his fingers.
65	Sunan Abu Dawood model behavior of the prophet (kitab al-sunnah)(4607)	fear allah, and to hear and obey even if it be an abyssinian slave, for those of you who live after me will see great disagreement.
66	Sunan Abu Dawood model behavior of the prophet (kitab al-sunnah)(4659)	love of some people in the hearts of some people, and hatred of some people in the hearts of some people, and until you generate disagreement and dissension?
67	Sunan Abu Dawood model behavior of the prophet (kitab al-sunnah)(4667)	abu saeed reported the messenger of allah صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم as saying: in the event of the dissension among muslims an emerging sect will emerge ; one of the two parties that is nearer to the truth will kill it.
68	Sunan Abu Dawood model behavior of the prophet (kitab al-sunnah)(4765)	narrated abu saeed al-khudri ; anas ibn malik: the prophet صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم said: soon there will appear disagreement and dissension in my people; there will be people who will be good in speech and bad in work.
69	Sunan Abu Dawood general behavior (kitab al-adab)(4955)	he replied: when my people disagree about a matter, they come to me, and i decide between them, and both parties are satisfied with my decision.
70	Sunan Ibn E Majah the book of the sunnah(2)	for those who came before you were doomed because of their questions and differences with their prophets.
71	Sunan Ibn E Majah establishing the prayer and the sunnah regarding them(1416)	it was narrated that abu hazim said: “the people differed concerning the pulpit of the messenger of allah (ﷺ) and what it was made of.
72	Sunan Ibn E Majah the chapters on business transactions(2186)	it was narrated from qasim bin 'abdur rahman from his father that : abdullah bin mas'ud sold one of the slaves from the state[1] to ash'ath bin qais, and they differed concerning the price.
73	Jami Al Tirmizi the book on salat (prayer)(198)	the people of knowledge have differed over the interpretation of at-tathwib.
74	Jami Al Tirmizi the book on salat (prayer)(227)	came out and saw a man whose chest was protruding from the people, so he said: 'you must straighten your lines, or allah will cause disagreement to occur among your faces.
75	Jami Al Tirmizi the book on salat (prayer)(228)	and do not separate or dissention will occur among your hearts, and beware of the commotion of the markets.
76	Jami Al Tirmizi the chapters on judgements from the messenger of allah(1311)	they differed over delay in delivery of animals.
77	Jami Al Tirmizi the book on food(1857)	the companions of hisham bin 'urwah differed in reporting this hadith.
78	Jami Al Tirmizi chapters on al-fitan(2203)	my father said to him: 'indeed my beloved, the son of your paternal uncle, made a covenant with me, that when the people differ, to take a sword of wood.
79	Jami Al Tirmizi chapters on tafsir(3099)	narrated abu sa'eed al-khudri: two men disagreed over the masjid whose foundation was laid upon taqwa from the first day (9:108).
80	Jami Al Tirmizi chapters on tafsir(3104)	save this nation before they differ about the book as the jews and the christians did before them.'
81	Jami Al Tirmizi chapters on tafsir(3104)	'uthman said to the three quraish men: 'in case you disagree with zaid bin thabit on any point in the (recitation dialect of the) qur'an, then write it in the dialect of quraish for it was in their tongue.'
82	Jami Al Tirmizi chapters on tafsir(3104)	their disagreement was brought to 'uthman, so he said: 'write it as at-tabut, for it was revealed in the tongue of the quraish.'
83	Jami Al Tirmizi chapters on supplication(3420)	the hidden and the seen; you judge between your slaves concerning that which they used to differ, guide me through that which there has been difference concerning the truth, verily, you are upon a straight path (allāhumma rabba jibrīla wa mīkā'ila wa isrāfīl, fāṭira-samāwāti wal-arḍi [wa] `ālimal-ghaibi wash-shahādati anta taḥkumu

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1	Rig Veda Rig-Veda, Book 6 HYMN LXV. Dawn.	6:65:2) 2 all this with red-rayed steeds have they divided: the dawns on bright cars shine in wondrous fashion. they, bringing near the stately rite's commencement, drive far away the night's surrounding shadows.
2	Hymns of Atharva Veda V. Charms Pertaining to Royalty (Râgakarmâni) V, 21 Hymn to the battle-drum, the terror of the enemy	5::1) 1. carry with thy voice, o drum, lack of heart, and failure of courage among the enemies! disagreement, dismay, and fright, do we place into the enemies: beat them down, o drum!

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1	New Testament John 10:19	19 there was a division therefore again among the jews for these sayings.
2	New Testament Galatians 5:20	20 idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,

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