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Path Toward Peace - Step Nine
By Alexander M Zoltai
(Link for previous post in this series) Resolving the impediments induced by the multiplicity of languages Ever been in a foreign country, not knowing their language? Ever fallen in love with someone and couldn’t use words to express that love in their native tongue? Ever wondered if translations really get the meaning across? From WikiAnswers: “Scientists have counted approx. 6500 languages, half of which are, however, threatened to die off soon, as they are no longer passed on. Not counted in above figure are pure sign-languages or computer-languages.” Also not counted are the multitude of business, political, religious, and neighborhood jargons and slangs. Is a global language necessary? Would having to learn your native language and a global language be too hard for people? Again, is translation a guarantee that understanding has occurred? What are some of the difficulties you’ve experienced because of different languages? Have a look at a slide presentation about the difficulties of learning another language. Bottom line: Understanding each other is a major contributor to being at peace with each other… Spiritual Quotes: “The day is approaching when all the peoples of the world will have adopted one universal language and one common script. When this is achieved, to whatsoever city a man may journey, it shall be as if he were entering his own home.”
Bahá’u’lláh, Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 249 “The races of mankind are not isolated as in former days. Now, in order to be in close relationship with all countries it is necessary to be able to speak their tongues. “A universal language would make intercourse possible with every nation. Thus it would be needful to know two languages only, the mother tongue and the universal speech. The latter would enable a man to communicate with any and every man in the world!”
‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Paris Talks, p. 155 “A fundamental lack of communication between peoples seriously undermines efforts towards world peace. Adopting an international auxiliary language would go far to resolving this problem and necessitates the most urgent attention.”
The Universal House of Justice, 1985 Oct, The Promise of World Peace, p. 3 (Read the next post in this series)
This intel first appeared on: http://amzuri.wordpress.com/2008/10/06/path-toward-peace-step-ten/
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