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V. Conclusion
The Bahá'í writings on evolution seem to indicate separate paths of evolution between the
mineral, vegetable, animal and human kingdoms. These teachings do not negate the
possibility of mutation or transformation within each kingdom. But it seems to state the
impossibility of mutation or evolution between kingdoms. This has important implications
for study of human development. First one cannot use examples of mutation in animal
kingdom to infer a mutation from animal kingdom to human kingdom. Hence this model
would be in conformity with most scientific evidence, since most of the proofs cited for
evolution involves the mutation paths with animal and vegetable kingdoms. Secondly it
puts emphasis in spiritual evolution of humanity. In regards to human's physical attributes it
stipulates that we are the same species, thus providing a scientific and moral grounds for
elimination of prejudice. Here the different types, or "species" of humankind are its
spiritual attributes. The evolution and differences in physical attributes of humans are
deemed non-essential and irrelevant to the development of human race. Also to the
individual human, it places the emphasis on development to spiritual development where
the responsibility of transforming or mutating to a higher form is within the reach of all
individuals irrespective of race sex or national origin. Thirdly it provides a holistic
prospective for humanity. By looking at whole of humanity as one tree, as Abdu'l-Bahá
reminds us in the following passage, one needs to acquires spiritual morals and values that
requires us to spend our focus in assisting and regenerating whole of human race.
The Blessed Beauty said: "All are the fruits of one tree and the leaves of one branch." He
likened the world of existence to one tree and all the souls to leaves, blossoms and fruits.
Therefore all the branches, leaves, blossoms and fruits must be in the utmost of freshness,
and the bringing about of this delicacy and sweetness depends upon union and fellowship.
Therefore they must assist each other with all their power and seek everlasting life. Thus
the friends of God must manifest the mercy of the Compassionate Lord in the world of
existence and must show forth the bounty of the visible and invisible King. They must
purify their sight, and look upon mankind as the leaves, blossoms and fruits of the tree of
creation, and must always be thinking of doing good to someone, of love, consideration,
affection and assistance to somebody. [12]
VI. Bibiography
[1] Promulgation of Universal Peace P.65
[2] Some Answered Questions P. 199
[3] Some Answered Questions P. 193
[4] Some Answered Questions P. 184
[5] See Origin of Complex Biology …by Eberhard von Kitzing
[6] Gleanings of Writings of Bahá'u'lláh P. 200
[7] Foundation of world Unity
[8] Selection of Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá P. 299
[9] Some Answered Questions P. 230
[10] Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Faith - Abdu'l-Bahá Section, p. 246
[11] Compilations, Bahá'í Scriptures, p. 301
[12] Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Faith - Abdu'l-Bahá Section, p. 215
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