Not within these walls...
Not within these walls... hear our prayer, Living God.
Not within
these walls do we allow the turmoil and strife of the outside world to
penetrate the peace and solace of this sacred space. We stand together, yet
each alone with our thoughts, united in the strength of our diversity and the
respect for our manifold spiritual beliefs.
Not within
these walls... let reason guide our hearts and minds. A divine gift, too often
burdened by the chains of grief and discord, let reason be the light that
illuminates our understanding of the cosmos and our place within it.
Not within
these walls... may our discourse reflect thoughtfulness and our deeds bear the
hallmark of Your glory in this world—glory manifested in acts of kindness,
compassion, and charity, all refined by the purifying fire of reason.
Not within
these walls... shall greed stifle the resonating echo of Your glory, nor shall
the drums of war, the veil of patriotism, the chains of history, and the
rigidity of dogma suffocate the spirit of love and unity that binds us.
Not within
these walls... do we surrender to the baser aspects of our nature—greed, ego,
pride, and dogma have no dominion here.
Not within
these walls... we rest in the embrace of diverse beliefs, finding unity in our
shared quest for truth and understanding.
Not within
these walls... may this be our solemn vow, a testament to our commitment to
peace, understanding, and the flourishing of all life under the gaze of the
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