Religious fanaticism and hatred are a world-devouring fire, whose violence none can quench.
Interpretation
Religious fanaticism leads to destruction and violence that cannot be controlled or extinguished.
This quote by Bah'u'llah reflects the destructive nature of religious fanaticism and hatred, comparing it to an uncontrollable fire that consumes everything in its path. It serves as a cautionary reminder of the dangers posed by extreme beliefs that lead to violence and division among people, emphasizing the need for understanding and compassion instead of hatred.
In practice
In a speech about tolerance, one might quote Bah'u'llah to emphasize the dangers of religious extremism.
That one indeed is a man who, today, dedicateth himself to the service of the entire human race. The Great Being saith: Blessed and happy is he that ariseth to promote the best interests of the peoples and kindreds of the earth. It is not for him to pride himself who loveth his own country, but rather for him who loveth the whole world. The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.
The utterance of God is a lamp, whose light is these words: Ye are the fruits of one tree, and the leaves of one branch. Deal ye one with another with the utmost love and harmony... So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth.
So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth.
Let your vision be world embracing rather than confined to your own self.
Noble have I created thee, yet thou hast abased thyself. Rise then unto that for which thou wast created.
Say: o brethren! Let deeds, not words, be your adorning.
That coarseness and strength combined with acuteness and inquisitiveness; that practical, inventive turn of mind, quick to find expedients; that masterful grasp of material things, lacking in the artistic but powerful to effect great ends; that restless, nervous energy; that dominant individualism, working for good and evil, and withal that buoyancy and exuberance which comes with freedom - these are the traits of the frontier.
When you cut into the present the future leaks out.
What terrified me will terrify others; and I need only describe the spectre which had haunted my midnight pillow.
If the opponent offers keen play I don't object; but in such cases I get less satisfaction, even if I win, than from a game conducted according to all the rules of strategy with its ruthless logic.
It is impossible that there should be inhabitants on the opposite side of the Earth, since no such race is recorded by Scripture among the descendants of Adam.
My father once told me that respect for truth comes close to being the basis for all morality. 'Something cannot emerge from nothing,' he said. This is profound thinking if you understand how unstable 'the truth' can be.
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