The
Americas have been a melting pot and a meeting place for the races of men, and
the need is acute for the fulfillment of God's promises of the realization of
the oneness of mankind. Particularly do the Master and the Guardian point to
the AfroAmericans and the Amerindians, two great ethnic groups whose spiritual
powers will be released through their response to the Creative Word. But our
Teachings must touch all, must include all people. And, in this hour of your
tireless activity what special rewards shall come to those who will arise,
summoned by 'Abdu'l-Baha's Words: 'Now is the time to divest yourselves of the
garment of attachment to this phenomenal realm, be wholly severed from the
physical world, become angels of heaven, and travel and teach through all these
regions."
- The Universal House of Justice (From a message to the Caribbean
Conference, May 1971; compilation: Lights of Guidance)
