To understand the model Form and Content, we need to discern the foundational precepts of the Form and then recognize the shared content with other models. Perhaps the purest depiction would be to use the metaphor of the hourglass. Immediately recognizable in its structural form and full of a measured amount of sand for its content. The hourglass has one purpose, a unique form and a single content. However, Form and Content is not so straight forward in a world of men, women and ideas. 

   For example, some Eastern religions believe God is everything; Christians believe God made everything. Here we see two very different forms about the essence of God, yet both share lots of content. Both have monasteries, centers of learning based on written and oral traditions. Both have strong social justice standards, share many of the Ten Commandments and most importantly both believe in a higher power. Another example is Islam, Muslims believe in a God almighty, have reverence for Mary and believe individuals must follow the will of God. This is also true for Catholics, yet no one would say, if you want to be a good Muslim you would have to be Catholic. It’s obvious, Muslims would say it is blasphemy to call the Almighty our father, for Christians it is foundational. Two very different forms, lots of shared content.