Discussion of the Bahá’í Faith for Bahá’ís*.

In the Bahá’í Faith, difference of opinion is not squelched, in fact it is encouraged.

"The shining spark of truth cometh forth only after the clash of differing opinions." --Selections from the Writings of `Abdu'l-Baha, p.87.

However, differences of opinion can be expressed in a way that doesn't humiliate another human being. 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 honored 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..." --Selections from the Writings of `Abdu'l-Baha, p.88.

* Bahá’ís for the purpose of this list are defined as those who either are fully declared Bahá’ís or those have had their declarations accepted by an LSA but not acted upon by their NSA. It is understood that, in the latter case, that these individuals membership on this list is conditional upon their achieving full enrolment in the International Bahá’ís for the purpose of this list are defined as those who either are fully declared Bahá’ís or those have had their declarations accepted by an LSA but not acted upon by their NSA. It is understood that, in the latter case, that these individuals membership is temporary pending their full enrolment.