Among the proofs and arguments for the existence of God is
the fact that man has not created himself, but rather that his creator and
fashioner is another than he. And it is certain and indisputable that the
creator of man is not like man himself, because a powerless being cannot create
another being, and an active creator must possess all perfections to produce
his handiwork.
Is it possible for the handiwork to be perfect and the
craftsman imperfect? Is it possible for a painting to be a masterpiece and the
painter to be deficient in his craft, notwithstanding that he is its creator?
No: The painting cannot be like the painter, for otherwise it would have
painted itself. And no matter how perfect the painting may be, in comparison
with the painter it is utterly deficient.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (Table talks in Akka,
authenticated by ‘Abdu’l-Baha; ‘Some Answered Questions’ – 2014 revised
translation by the Baha’i World Centre)
