.
God
expects us to think about what we believe instead of following a certain
belief for no better reason than that our forefathers have believed that
way for many generations. If we all
search
after truth for ourselves, We will come to see that truth is one; it can
bring
us
all together and make us forsake the differences of the past.
;;;
Abdu'l-Baha
says:
;;
"
... the divine religions of the Holy
Manifestations of God are in reality one
though
in name and nomenclature they differ. Man must be a lover of the light
no
matter from what day-spring it may appear. He must be a lover of the rose
no
matter in what soil it may be growing. He must be a seeker of the truth
no
matter
from what source it comes. Attachment to the lantern is not loving the
light.
Attachment to the earth is not benefiting but enjoyment of the rose
which
develops from the soil is worthy .
Devotion to the tree is
profitless
but partaking of the fruit is beneficial. Luscious fruits no
matter
upon what tree they grow or where they may be found
must
be enjoyed. The word of truth no matter which tongue
utters
it must be sanctioned. Absolute verities no matter
in
what book they be recorded must be accepted.
If
we harbour prejudice it will be the cause of
deprivation
and ignorance. The strife
between
religions, nations and
races
arises from misunderstanding.
If
we investigate the religions to discover the
principles
underlying their foundations we will find
they
agree, for the fundamental reality of them is one
and
not multiple. By this mean the religionists of the world
will
reach their point of unity and reconciliation... "
;;;
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