The word slender identifies that the true is elegant and or a beautiful sight .
It seems that you have missed the necessary details in order for us to answer this question. But as I searched for it, I also found the right answer. So based on the given passage, this implies that the author believes that the two religions can coexist but can never be philosophically reconciled. Hope this answer helps.
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He speaks in a respectful tone
He states the agenda to focus the discussion
He calls on participants to the discussion on task
The children have been studying for the test
