It is clear that human realities differ one from another,
that opinions and perceptions vary, and that this divergence of thoughts,
opinions, understandings, and sentiments among individuals is an essential
requirement. For differences of degree in creation are among the essential
requirements of existence, which is resolved into countless forms. We stand
therefore in need of a universal power which can prevail over the thoughts,
opinions, and sentiments of all, which can annul these divisions and bring all
souls under the sway of the principle of the oneness of humanity. And it is
clear and evident that the greatest power in the human world is the love of
God. It gathers divers peoples under the shade of the tabernacle of oneness and
fosters the greatest love and fellowship among hostile and contending peoples
and nations.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (Table talks in Akka, authenticated by ‘Abdu’l-Baha;
‘Some Answered Questions’ – 2014 revised translation by the Baha’i World
Centre)
