Consider how many different nations and divergent religious
beliefs existed when Christ appeared. Enmity and strife prevailed among
them—Romans, Greeks, Assyrians, Egyptians—all warring and hostile toward each
other. Christ, through the breaths of the Holy Spirit, united them, established
fellowship among them so that no trace of strife remained. Under His standard
they became united and lived in peace through His teachings. Which is
preferable and more commendable? To follow the example of Jesus Christ or to
manifest the satanic instinct?
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (From a talk, 21 April 1912,
Washington, DC; ‘The Promulgation of Universal Peace: Talks Delivered by
‘Abdu’l-Bahá during His Visit to the United States and Canada in 1912’)
