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69: "In considering the problems that you and your wife are experiencing, the..."
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In considering the problems that you and your wife are experiencing, the
House of Justice points out that the unity of your family should take priority
over any other consideration. Bahá'u'lláh came to bring unity to the world,
and a fundamental unity is that of the family. Therefore, we must believe that
the Faith is intended to strengthen the family, not weaken it. For example,
service to the Cause should not produce neglect of the family. It is important
for you to arrange your time so that your family life is harmonious and your
household receives the attention it requires.
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Bahá'u'lláh also stressed the importance of consultation. We should not
think this worthwhile method of seeking solutions is confined to the
administrative institutions of the Cause. Family consultation employing full
and frank discussion, and animated by awareness of the need for moderation and
balance, can be the panacea for domestic conflict. Wives should not attempt to
dominate their husbands, nor husbands their wives....
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(1 August 1978) [69]
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