"And now concerning thy question regarding the nature of religion. Know thou that they who are truly wise have likened the world unto the human temple. As the body of man needeth a garment to clothe it, so the body of mankind must needs be adorned with the mantle of justice and wisdom. Its robe is the Revelation vouchsafed unto it by God. Whenever this robe hath fulfilled its purpose, the Almighty will assuredly renew it. For every age requireth a fresh measure of the light of God. Every Divine Revelation hath been sent down in a manner that befitted the circumstances of the age in which it hath appeared."
-- Baha'u'llah, The Gleanings
God Hates Figs
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A blog I encountered argued that God hates certain groups of people, and
that therefore believers in God—specifically, Christians—should also hate
them. Bi...
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"the world unto the human temple" - that's beautiful!
Interesting what gets included here. Note that the emphasis is on man's need for God's prophets/manifestations to become just and wise, as well as on the importance of a renewal of that message in different ages. Please share any other enlightening quotes you find on religion since, as you know, this is a concept I've been struggling with lately. Thanks.
wait for chapter 30 of BTOSR :)
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