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Unfolding Destiny
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Pages 443-444
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Letter of 4 March 1946
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He (the Guardian) was very sorry to hear that ... has left the
Cause, and suggests that you point out to her, and to any other
of the friends who are confused and upset over this matter, that
the Manifestation of God only gives us teachings and instructions
designed for our good and protection, and that if each person
reserves the right to obey his own conscience, the logical
conclusion is we don't need any spiritual authority to guide and
protect us, the authority of our own consciences is sufficient!
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What `Abdu'l-Bahá always pointed out in this matter is that
these psychic powers were not to be used in this world, and that,
indeed, it was dangerous to cultivate them here. They should be
left dormant, and not exploited, even when we do so with the
sincere belief we are helping others. We do not understand their
nature and have no way of being sure of what is true and what
is false in such matters.
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If children are inclined to be psychic they should not be
blamed for it too harshly, they should not be encouraged to
strengthen their powers in this direction.
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People who do not feel they can obey or accept the Teachings
on a subject cannot be considered Bahá'ís, voting or otherwise.
If a time comes when they feel ready to surrender their opinions
to One we believe divinely guided, they should be joyously
welcomed back into the Faith.
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P.S. These friends you mention are being upset over this
question should realise that if they reserve the right to disregard
the Teachings on one subject, they must give the same right to
other Bahá'ís, and obviously there can be no unity or strength in
a Faith composed of individuals who only believe in part and not
all of it. We must never prefer our wills to the Will of God.
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