Thus «the parable of the Prodigal Son expresses a basic human desire for unity and wholeness in life.» (religion-online.org)
The desire for unity among religions, Cragg thinks, is a holy one. (religion-online.org)
Indeed, the act that both brings new life into being and gives the most intense pleasure to all living creatures is a powerful symbol of the desire for unity with others that is shared by all forms of life. (religion-online.org)