THE WORD OF GOD

on the teachings of God, and may truly call themselves followers of the prophets; these are the ones to whom the prophets gave good tidings of eternal blessings in the next world. The situation changes, however, as time passes. For the generations that follow, religion becomes a kind of national heritage. Tidings which had been given on the basis of faith and righteous actions come to be considered to be the result of ethnic affiliations. People imagine that they have a special relationship with God that others do not enjoy: one who belongs to a particular community believes he is sure to be saved, no matter what the standard of his faith and deeds. Paradise is for us, hell for them, he imagines. But God does not have a special relationship with any particular community. He has regard solely for a person’s thoughts and deeds. In the Hereafter, people will be judged according to their deeds and character, and not on the basis of the group to which they belong. o NOTICE Subscribers are requested to inform us about non-receipt of their copies, latest by 15th of the month, providing their full name and address. SMS 8050202626 email: thecentreforpeace@gmail.com A fresh copy will be promptly despatched.