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"If the perfections of the spirit did not appear in this world (in mankind), this world would be unenlightened and absolutely brutal. By the appearance of the spirit in the physical form, this world is enlightened. As the spirit of man is the cause of the life of the body, so the world is in the condition of the body, and man is in the condition of the spirit. If there were no man, the perfections of the spirit would not appear, and the light of the mind would not be resplendent in this world. This world would be like a body without a soul." (Bwf 314) (70:2) "A question was asked about "those who are blessed with good actions and universal benevolence, who have praiseworthy characteristics, who... care for the poor, and who strive to establish universal peace" without any acknowledgment of "divine teachings." "Answer-- Know that such actions, such efforts, and such words are praiseworthy and approved, and are the glory of humanity. But these actions alone are not sufficient; they are a body of greatest loveliness, but without spirit"... It may be that a man performs an action which in appearance is righteous, but which is dictated by covetousness.. But the good will is sanctified." (Saq 344; Saq 346) (70:3) "Human brotherhood and dependence exist because mutual helpfulness and cooperation are the two necessary principles underlying human welfare. This is the physical (material) relationship of mankind. There is another brotherhood, the spiritual, which is higher, holier and superior to all others. It is heavenly; it emanates from the breaths of the Holy Spirit...; it is founded upon spiritual susceptibilities. This brotherhood is established by the manifestations of the Holy One." (Pup 145) (70:4) "Unless the moral character of a nation is educated, as well as its brain and its talents, civilization has no sure basis. (70:5) "As religion inculcates morality, it is therefore the truest philosophy, and on it is built the only lasting civilization... Because man has stopped his ears to the Voice of Truth and shut his eyes to the Sacred Light, neglecting the law of God, for this reason has the darkness of war and tumult, unrest and misery, desolated the earth." (Pt 31- 2)
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