Spiritual Kingsmen
``Knowing that material and spiritual progress are essential to man, We must
ceaseless work for the equal attainment of both. Only then shall We be able to
acquire that absolute inner-calm, so necessary to our well-being. Whenever
conflict arises between material and spiritual values, the conscience plays an
important role and anyone who suffers from a guilty conscience is never really
free from this problem until he makes peace with himself and his conscience.
Discipline of the mind is the basic ingredient of genuine morality and therefore
spiritual strength. Spiritual power is the eternal guide, in this life and the
life after, for man can reach the summit destined for him by the Great Creator.
Since nobody can interfere in the realm of God we should tolerate and live side
by side with people of different faiths, In the mystic tradition of the
different religions we have a remarkable Unity of Spirit. Whatever religion they
may profess, they are Spiritual Kinsmen. While the different religions in their
historic forms bind us to limited groups and militate against the development of
loyalty to the world community, the Mystics have already stood for the
fellowship of humanity ... in harmony with the spirit of the mystics of ages
gone by. No one should question the faith of others, for no human being can
judge the ways of God.
With the raising of all men to their rightful dignity and honor as individuals,
they will be able to regard their fellows, of whatever nation, of whatever race,
of whatever religious, linguistic or historic tradition, as equals, without
jealousy, without fear fear, without undue pride.
Until bigotry and prejudice and malicious and inhuman self interest have been
replaced by understanding and tolerance and good-will...``
Words of King Selassie I