In uncertain times, here is a celebration of humanity— and the eternal truths shared by all religions. Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, Islam: the world’s religions all seem to ask that their followers seek different paths to enlightenment. Yet beneath the seeming differences lies a pool of universal truth. Oneness collects these beliefs together in one volume, in the actual words of each religion’s scriptures. These universal principles—The Golden Rule . . . Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother . . . Heaven Is Within . . . As We Sow, We Shall Reap . . . Judge Not . . . God Is Love, and others—guide us to inner peace, and allow us to achieve spiritual richness. Oneness is a gift of love. "I pray that this book accomplishes what God wants it to." --Mother Teresa Author's note: The most recent edition of Oneness , published in 2002 in softcover and 2007 in the Kindle edition, contains more than twice as many principles and sayings as previous editions. Also, the recent edition is fully annotated, providing the source of each scriptural saying in the book. Many readers and reviewers have been asking for this.   The Library Review article on this page, which mentions the lack of annotations, pertains to one of the earliest editions of Oneness , published in 1989-90.   In the reviews of Oneness above, you'll notice a comment made by Mother Teresa about the book. In a private conversation between us, she said: "I pray that this book accomplishes what God wants it to." While this may sound a bit vague, what she meant by this, she explained, is that God has a special purpose for every action. People's individual desires and egos, however, often distort this. Her prayer meant that she hoped people would not thwart or alter God's intention for the message of Oneness .   This book was written simply, not to argue that all religions are the same, but to show that the great scriptural principles we all associate with spirituality are expressed very similarly--and in some cases almost word-for-word--in all religions. The book was designed so a simple glance at any of the pages would give the message that the underlying similarities of the world's religions are unifying. They have the overwhelming effect of creating "Oneness," in which differences dissolve and the soul can wonder, Why do we have such conflicts? ertain times, here is a celebration of humanity and the eternal truths shared by all religions. Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, Islam: the world s religions all seem to ask that their followers seek different paths to enlightenment. Yet beneath the seeming differences lies a pool of universal truth. Oneness collects these beliefs together in one volume, in the actual words of each religion s scriptures. These universal principles The Golden Rule . . . Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother . . . Heaven Is Within . . . As We Sow, We Shall Reap . . . Judge Not . . . God Is Love, and others guide us to inner peace, and allow us to achieve spiritual richness. Oneness is a gift of love. In uncertain times, here is a celebration of humanity-- and the eternal truths shared by all religions. Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, Islam: the world's religions all seem to ask that their followers seek different paths to enlightenment. Yet beneath the seeming differences lies a pool of universal truth. "Oneness collects these beliefs together in one volume, in the actual words of each religion's scriptures. These universal principles--The Golden Rule . . . Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother . . . Heaven Is Within . . . As We Sow, We Shall Reap . . . Judge Not . . . God Is Love, and others--guide us to inner peace, and allow us to achieve spiritual richness. "Oneness is a gift of love. Jeffrey Moses studied as an undergraduate at the University of California, Los Angeles, and has a master's in the philosophy of education from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He has spent more than twenty years researching the world's greatest scriptures, and has traveled across the country speaking on meditation, stress reduction, and spiritual advancement. Jeffrey lives with his wife, the artist Ruth Moses, in northwest Florida. The Golden Rule The Golden Rule is the cornerstone of religious understanding. It is the most complete expression of the Oneness of all people, serving as the foundation for peace and universal goodwill on earth. The Golden Rule is expressed almost word for word in every religion. So fundamental is it to all religious thought that the founders and enlightened teachers of every religion have commented on it directly. Jesus referred to the Golden Rule as "the law and the prophets." Mohammed described it as "the noblest expression of religion." Rabbi Hillel stated in the Jewish Talmud that the Golden Rule is "the whole of the Torah and the remainder is but commentary." Vyasa, the enlightened Hindu sage, called it "the sum of all true righteousness." Similarly, Buddha referred to it as "the sum total of al