An article from LearnReligions.com says, “Pinpointing precisely how many religions there are in the world today is next to impossible, although some estimate the number exceeds 4,000.” What incredible diversity!

But, also, what incredible potential for confusion.

At its core, graciousness is an echo of divine character. When Jesus began His ministry, He declared not only “the gospel of the kingdom of God” (Mark 1:14–15) but also modeled a manner of speech that disarmed hostility and drew out the best in people (John 8:1–11). He chose words not of contempt but of truth and compassion. That same mix of honesty and respect is the very lifeblood of true graciousness.

Noise has great potential to negatively impact our health and well-being. In 2006, an Italian cardiologist studied the types of music that had the most relaxing effect on listeners (Epoch Times, September 3, 2025).

Israel’s recent attack on Hamas officials in Qatar has prompted a united Arab response (RTE, September 10, 2025). The Arab nations often possess competing agendas, but this attack and Israel’s subsequent threat to strike Hamas “anywhere” may be prompting increased coordination.