Indeed, the world of humanity is like one kindred and one
family. Because of the climatic differences of the zones, through the passing
of ages colours have become different. In the torrid zone, on account of the
intensity of the effect of the sun throughout the ages the black race appeared.
In the frigid zone, on account of the severity of the cold and the
ineffectiveness of the heat of the sun throughout the ages the white race
appeared. In the temperate zone, the yellow, brown and red races came into
existence. But in reality mankind is one race. Because it is of one race
unquestionably there must be unity and harmony and no separation or discord.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (From a Tablet in a compilation for inclusion with a memorandum
dated 8 October 1987 written by the Universal House of Justice to the
International Teaching Centre)
