gards the inculcation of morality and the development of human virtues,
there is no difference whatsoever between the teachings of Zoroaster,
Jesus and Baha'u'llah. In this they agree; they are one. The second aspect
of the divine religions is nonessential. It concerns human needs and
undergoes change in every cycle according to the exigency of the time. For
example, in the time of Moses divorce was conformable to the needs and
conditions; Moses, therefore, established it. But in the time of Christ,
divorces were numerous and the cause of corruption; as they were not
suitable for the time, he made divorce unlawful and likewise changed other
laws. These are needs and conditions which have to do with the conduct of
society; therefore, they undergo change according to the exigency of the
time. Moses dwelt in the desert. As there were no penitentiaries, no means
of restitution in the desert and wilderness, the laws of God were an eye
for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. Could this be carried out now? If a man
destroys another man's eye, are you willing to destroy the eye of the
offender? If a man's teeth are broken or his ear cut off, will you demand
a corresponding mutilation of his assailant? This would not be conformable
to conditions of humanity at the present time. If a man steals, shall his
hand be cut off? This punishment was just and right in the law of Moses,
but it was applicable to the desert, where there were no prisons and
reformatory institutions of later and higher forms of government. Today
you have government and organization, a police system, a judge and trial
by jury. The punishment and penalty is now different. Therefore, the
nonessentials which deal with details of community are changed according
to the exigency of the time and conditions. But the essential foundation
of the teachings of Moses, Zoroaster, Jesus and Baha'u'llah is identical,
is one; there is no difference whatsoever.

Question: Is peace a greater word than love?

Answer: No! Love is greater than peace, for peace is founded upon love.
Love is the objective point of peace, and peace is an outcome of love.
Until love is attained, peace cannot be; but there is a so-called peace
without love. The love which is from God is the fundamental. This love is
the object of all human attainment, the radiance of heaven, the light of
man.

Question: Will you state the tenets of your faith?

Answer: First, investigate reality. Man must leave imitation and