The teachings of Christ are forgotten. Consider that Christ
commanded Peter to sheathe his sword. He also said, `Whosoever shall smite thee
on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also' [Matt. 5:39]. But now, contrary
to these teachings, see how Christians are killing one another. Christian
leaders considered the shedding of the blood of each other a lawful act. What
blood has been shed over the conflict between Protestants and Catholics!
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (Words of ‘Abdu’l-Baha, December 1, New York, recorded by Mahmud
Zarqani; ‘Mahmud’s Diary’)
