Remember also the parable of the good Samaritan. Jesus told it to listeners who were Jews, and who believed that they were better than the Samaritans, who were only part Jew and mixed with other peoples in the area who worshiped other gods. Well, in case anybody doesn't know the story, a man was beaten by thieves and left for dead in the road. Jews in positions of high authority and responsibility crossed to the other side of the street and couldn't be bothered to help. But a Samaritan came by, helped the man, took him to an inn, and paid for the man to receive further care, promising to return and take care of anything else that might be needed.

Some Christians (or this could apply to any group) may be like the Jews who crossed to the other side of the street. But Jesus taught that we should be like the Samaritan, even if it isn't really our job. We should give help and assistance when we can, no matter who we are. That is a Christian belief. Some Christians live up to it. My church, which is international, gives to people all over the world. Many of those people are not Christian. If you were a stranger in town and asked for help, we would help, and you don't have to be a member. I can only hope that I, individually, would live up to that standard when it comes down to being called upon when I am busy with other things. I might not be as available for church service as I would like, but I would like to think that the time that I spend here online is also service and counts for something.

The issue of salvation and requiring people to believe in God, or to believe in Him in a specific way in order to enter in to Heaven is really a separate one. Yes, some believe that their way is the only way, and they are eager to share what they believe is truth with people they care about and anyone who will listen. That isn't exclusionary - it is an attempt to share something they believe is essential, because they believe it is necessary. I also believe that there are essential keys that we must have in order to progress to the highest levels. I believe that I should share my beliefs with others, because they are precious to me and because I care. But if anyone doesn't want to hear that message or isn't ready, I don't care about them any less and will not turn away from them. That we continue to care and to be good neighbors is also taught, although some people make the mistake of being to focused on finding someone who might convert.

One aspect of diversity is that some of us believe in absolute truth, and some believe that you can create your own reality. Both views have some merit. We need to accept that we are not going to all agree on everything.