Religion should be viewed as the source of nearness of God to man & the cause of love, fellowship and unity among peoples

“… religion must be the source of fellowship, the cause of unity and the nearness of God to man. If it rouses hatred and strife it is evident that absence of religion is preferable and an irreligious man better than one who professes it. According to the divine will and intention religion should be the cause of love and agreement, a bond to unify all mankind for it is a message of peace and good-will to man from God.” (Abdu'l-Baha, The Promulgation of Universal Peace, p. 181)