Loving Parent
He indicated that a National Assembly should be like a loving parent, watching over and helping its children, and not like a stern judge, waiting for an opportunity to display his judicial powers.
- Shoghi Effendi, Lights of Guidance, p. 34
Like a wise and loving parent the Assembly should conduct the affairs of the Bahá’ís, constantly and patiently, encouraging them and instilling enthusiasm for the work to be done.
- Shoghi Effendi, Unlocking the Power of Action
Quote of the Day
Jamal 4 Masail 182 B.E.
Concerning the story of Adam and Eve, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, in 'Some Answered Questions', explains that it cannot be taken literally. You are asked to refer to pages 122-126 of this book for the symbolic meaning of the story.
Universal House of Justice – Lights of Guidance, p. 500