All the divisions in the world, hatred, war and bloodshed, are caused by
one or other of these prejudices.
The whole world must be looked upon as one single country, all the nations
as one nation, all men as belonging to one race. Religions, races, and
nations are all divisions of man’s making only, and are necessary only in
his thought; before God there are neither Persians, Arabs, French nor
English; God is God for all, and to Him all creation is one. We must obey
God, and strive to follow Him by leaving all our prejudices and bringing
about peace on earth.
VI.—The sixth principle of Bahá’u’lláh is:
Equal opportunity of the means of Existence
Every human being has the right to live; they have a right to rest, and to
a certain amount of well-being. As a rich man is able to live in his
palace surrounded by luxury and the greatest comfort, so should a poor man
be able to have the necessaries of life. Nobody should die of hunger;
everybody should have sufficient clothing; one man should not live in
excess while another has no possible means of existence.
Let us try with all the strength we have to bring about happier
conditions, so that no single soul may be destitute.
VII.—The seventh principle of Bahá’u’lláh is:
The Equality of Men—equality before the Law
The Law must reign, and not the individual; thus will the world become a
place of beauty and true brotherhood will be realized. Having attained
solidarity, men will have found truth.
VIII.—The eighth principle of Bahá’u’lláh is:
Universal Peace
A Supreme Tribunal shall be elected by the peoples and governments of
every nation, where members from each country and government shall
assemble in unity. All disputes shall be brought before this Court, its
mission being to prevent war.
IX.—The ninth principle of Bahá’u’lláh is:
That Religion should not concern itself with Political Questions
Religion is concerned with things of the spirit, politics with things of
the world. Religion has to work with the world of thought, whilst the
field of politics lies with the world of external conditions.
It is the work of the clergy to educate the people, to instruct them, to
give them good advice and teaching so that they may progress spiritually.
With political questions they have nothing to do.
X.—The tenth principle of Bahá’u’lláh is:
Education and Instruction of Women
Women have equal rights with men upon earth; in religion and society they
are a very important element. As long as women are prevented from
attaining their highest possibilities, so long will men be unable to
achieve the greatness which might be theirs.
XI.—The eleventh principle of Bahá’u’lláh is:
The Power of the Holy Spirit, by which alone Spiritual Development is
achieved
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