This day, the powers of all the leaders of religion are
directed towards the dispersion of the congregation of the All-Merciful, and
the shattering of the Divine Edifice. The hosts of the world, whether material,
cultural or political are from every side launching their assault, for the
Cause is great, very great. Its greatness is, in this day, clear and manifest
to men’s eyes. (‘Abdu’l-Baha, quoted by Shoghi Effendi in a letter dated
December 25, 1938; ‘The Advent of Divine Justice’)
