The world in the past has been ruled by force, and man has dominated over woman by reason of his more forceful and aggressive qualities both of body and mind. He teaches us that as women have more say, the world will become more peaceful. Over 100 years ago, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá noted a shift in the balance of power was underway in the world. With this perspective, one cause of war evaporates. All of them, except a few which are the outcome of human perversity, were ordained of God, and are a reflection of His Will and Purpose. The difference between the ordinances under which they abide should be attributed to the varying requirements and exigencies of the age in which they were revealed. There can be no doubt whatever that the peoples of the world, of whatever race or religion, derive their inspiration from one heavenly Source, and are the subjects of one God. The oneness of religion is a frequently emphasised in the Bahá’í Writings. While there are many similarities, people tend to focus on differences in order to privilege their faith over the faith of others. As God revealed His teachings in different historical contexts, separated by time and space, people have perceived them to be different. It is unfortunate that many of the followers of the great religions regard one another as competitors when, in reality, there is only one God and one Religion.
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