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Subject: Re: Is it okay? . . . .
I thought it might help to actually quote from the text of the
book:
"
“. . .Such agony and
destruction puzzles One. One cannot understand why one segment of your society
should wish to impose its will on the rest of your people, by manipulating
them with violence and terror. A people subjugated will never be a Unity. So
say the Prophets of One’s people, so say the Prophets of humanity as well. One
expects the people of a place and time to strive to deal honestly with one
another, being frank and above board about needs and desires so the people can
find a path which harms none and welcomes all.”
A teacher from the mosque
said, “But Muhammad, praise be upon Him, says if it had been God’s intent to
make us all one people, He would have done so. Is a consensus of the people
sufficient to do right?”
“One’s prophets say, One’s
people were made divided in intent and desire so that One’s people would
strive to achieve Unity, and win a place with the Creator in the next
existence.” The Ahnal turned to Malcolm, “What is it your Prophet said about
the unity of men?”
Malcolm knew this one by
heart. “He said: `Know ye not why We created you all from the same dust?
That no one should exalt himself over the other. Ponder at all times in your
hearts how ye were created. Since We have created you all from one same
substance it is incumbent on you to be even as one soul. .
.’”.
“Yes, Captain Cristobal, that
is what One recalled.” He turned to the Mullah and said, “One believes that
your Prophet, Who should be praised, also said much the same. One is a humble
student of the religion of both species, since One believes that there was but
a single Creator.”
The Mullah nodded his head
thoughtfully; “It would please me greatly if you might visit my Mosque,
honored Pa’oli Anahl. It seems that in an age where we can reach out our
hands, and embrace more and more of Allah’s Creation we see more and more how
we all are His creatures, whatever our form might
be.”
The Pa’oli’s music was rich and grand. “Yes,
One will certainly do so, if the demands of the service
allow.”
(The
Pa'oli are a species which only becomes truly sapient when bonded in mated
pairs.)
Tim Nolan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hello Scott,
> to announce the publication of a novel I have written, with
some references and quotes from the Baha`i faith tucked away within the
story, <
Since it contains quotes and references about the Faith, did you
have to get
approval from the Baha'i review committee where you live? I
am interested because I also would like to write, so I want to understand
the rules. Rob Stockman has written something about this, for the
U.S., but I don't have his notes.
Tim
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