Common Experience

Recently, I heard a Rabbi declare that the connection between all human beings, the idea that brings us all together-everything that binds us, everything that facilitates mutual understanding- lies with God. While this statement may suffice for some, I reject it outright at complete face value. The object-the idea- that binds humanity is a much less tangible proposition: our common, shared human experience. Gazing upward at the stars in raw, utter fascination, the rush of new love, the intricate mix of pure adoration and complete protection with a child. These transcendent, numinous experiences bind all human beings together; these experiences are the ever elusive "common ground" to be found by competing groups. I would even argue that "God" or religion is quite the opposite of a unifier. What true conflicts can be spoken of that are fought between those who share the same religious belief?