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The Veil
What separates the holy from the common — every tradition treats the veil as both barrier and revelation, drawn open in the climactic moment.
Judaism
"...the vail shall divide unto you between the holy place and the most holy."
Christianity
"And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom..."
"But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away..."
Islam
"...And when you ask [his wives] for something, ask them from behind a partition. That is purer for your hearts and their hearts."