As Americans are removed from most political difficulties
they live at ease in isolation and, compared to most other regions, are more
desirous of peace and harmony, so they can succeed in bringing about universal
peace provided they arise as they should and the nation and government put
forth strenuous efforts and, through spiritual power, carry out the divine
teachings and principles. The matter of peace, in the religion of Bahá'u'lláh,
is a firm command and a religious obligation. It is not the resolution of a
congress or the edict of a committee of some nation or country influenced by
selfish desires and subject to amendments. Because it is a fundamental
principle, it will inevitably come to pass. As the denial of Christ and
opposition to Him are considered infidelity in religious terminology, the
rejection of peace has the same status in the religion of Bahá'u'lláh.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (Words of ‘Abdu’l-Baha, December 1, New York, recorded by Mahmud
Zarqani; ‘Mahmud’s Diary’)
