slumber of heedlessness. Man is still causing differences, quarrels and
strife in order to marshal the cohorts of war and, with his legions, rush
into the field of bloodshed and slaughter.

Then again, consider the phenomenon of composition and decomposition, of
existence and non-existence. Every created thing in the contingent world
is made up of many and varied atoms, and its existence is dependent on the
composition of these. In other words, through the divine creative power a
conjunction of simple elements taketh place so that from this composition
a distinct organism is produced. The existence of all things is based upon
this principle. But when the order is deranged, decomposition is produced
and disintegration setteth in, then that thing ceaseth to exist. That is,
the annihilation of all things is caused by decomposition and
disintegration. Therefore attraction and composition between the various
elements is the means of life, and discord, decomposition and division
produce death. Thus the cohesive and attractive forces in all things lead
to the appearance of fruitful results and effects, while estrangement and
alienation of things lead to disturbance and annihilation. Through
affinity and attraction all living things like plants, animals and men
come into existence, while division and discord bring about decomposition
and destruction.

Consequently, that which is conducive to association and attraction and
unity among the sons of men is the means of the life of the world of
humanity, and whatever causeth division, repulsion and remoteness leadeth
to the death of humankind.

And if, as thou passest by fields and plantations, thou observest that the
plants, flowers and sweet-smelling herbs are growing luxuriantly together,
forming a pattern of unity, this is an evidence of the fact that that
plantation and garden is flourishing under the care of a skilful gardener.
But when thou seest it in a state of disorder and irregularity thou
inferrest that it hath lacked the training of an efficient farmer and thus
hath produced weeds and tares.

It therefore becometh manifest that amity and cohesion are indicative of
the training of the Real Educator, and dispersion and separation a proof
of savagery and deprivation of divine education.

A critic may object, saying that peoples, races, tribes and communities of
the world are of different and varied customs, habits, tastes, character,
inclinations and ideas, that opinio