Our God — Page 151
Great Benefits ofBelief in God 151 an atheist. However, the sentiments created by belief in God are specific to the believers and an atheist cannot derive benefit from them. It is obvious when several factors exert their influence collectively, the result will definitely be more perfect. Therefore, belief in God emerges as beneficial and profitable from this point of view as well. It should also be remembered that although all other motives of unity may produce—to some extent—the spirit of coopera- tion, sympathy, and sacrifice, they cannot produce the sentiment of brotherhood, for this can only develop if one Creator, Master, and Lord of mankind is acknowledged. Brotherhood implies that all of us originated from one source. However much cooperation or sympathy other motives may produce among individuals or nations, they can never produce brotherhood. From this point of view as well, the need for belief in God and its usefulness is established. It is obvious that unless sentiments of brotherhood and unity are born naturally in the human race, their apparent unity and cooperation cannot be such as can attain any reliable status. There will always be a danger of minor disputes stirring up selfishness and creating rancour and hostility. World peace will remain severely endangered unless and until people establish this belief as a living reality—that there is one God, who is our Creator and Master. Therefore, we should live like brothers and should not act unjustly in the face of a conflict; rather, we should be prepared to act selflessly and make sacrifices for each other. In fact, if one ponders carefully, it will be seen that legal and business ties are based on selfishness, because one knows that not investing in a good relationship with others would result in others doing the same, and this may affects one’s personal interests. Therefore,