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Bahá'ís of Stratford-upon-Avon
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Further Principles of the Bahá'í Faith (2)Other spiritual truths taught by the Bahá'í Faith include: Peaceful Consultation as a Means for Resolving Differences:
"The shining spark of truth cometh forth only after the clash of differing opinions."
The Bahá'í principle of consultation requires that an individual be detached from his or her opinions and
always be open to the truth, from whoever or wherever it comes from.
"They must then proceed with the utmost devotion, courtesy, dignity, care and moderation to express their views. They must in every manner search out the truth and not insist upon their own opinion, for stubbornness and persistence in one's views will lead ultimately to discord and wrangling and the truth will remain hidden. The honoured
members (of the consulting body) must with all freedom express their own thoughts, and it is in no wise permissible for one to belittle the thought of another, nay, he must with moderation set forth the truth..."
An International Auxiliary Language:
"It behoveth the sovereigns of the world -- may God assist them -- or the ministers of the earth to take counsel together and to adopt one of the existing languages or a new one to be taught to children in schools throughout the world, and likewise one script. Thus the whole earth will come to be regarded as one country." Universal Education:
"Unto every father hath been enjoined the instruction of his son and daughter in the art of reading and writing and in all that hath been laid down in the Holy Tablet. He that putteth away that which is commanded unto him, the Trustees of the House of Justice are then to recover from him that which is required for their instruction, if he be wealthy, and if not the matter devolveth upon the House of Justice. Verily, have We made it a shelter for the poor and needy. He that bringeth up his son or the son of another, it is as though he hath brought up a son of Mine; upon him rest My Glory, My Loving-Kindness, My Mercy, that have compassed the world." click here for Further Principles (3) To find out more, click here to contact the |