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.
When one bell is rung, by the sound of that one bell other bells will also vibrate. So it is with the dancing of the soul...it produces its reaction, and that again, will make other souls dance.
Many things about our bodies would not seem to us so filthy and obscene if we did not have the idea of nobility in our heads.
God is an unutterable sigh, planted in the depths of the soul.
Most people catch their presuppositions from their family and surrounding society the way a child catches measles. But people with more understanding realize that their presuppositions should be chosen after a careful consideration of what world-view is true.
Ultimately there can be no freedom for self unless it is vouchsafed for others; there can be no security where there is fear, and a democratic society presupposes confidence and candor in the relations of men with one another and eager collaboration for the larger ends of life instead of the pursuit of petty, selfish or vainglorious aims.
The natural tendency of every government is to grow steadily worse-that is, to grow more satisfactory to those who constitute it and less satisfactory to those who support it.
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