ear upon them the light of the Divine Teachings, problem
after problem now disrupting society will be answered....
Paralleling this process, Baha'i institutional life will also be
developing, and as it does so the Assemblies will draw increasingly upon
scientific and expert knowledge--whether of Baha'is or of non-Baha'is--to
assist in solving the problems of their communities.
In time great Baha'i institutions of learning, great international and
national projects for the betterment of human life will be inaugurated and
flourish.
(21 August 1977 on behalf of the Universal House of Justice to an
individual believer) [39]
40: "Indeed, let them [the Baha'i youth] welcome with confidence the
challenges..."
Indeed, let them [the Baha'i youth] welcome with confidence the challenges
awaiting them. Imbued with this excellence and a corresponding humility,
with tenacity and a loving servitude, today's youth must move towards the
front ranks of the professions, trades, arts and crafts which are
necessary to the further progress of humankind--this to ensure that the
spirit of the Cause will cast its illumination on all these important
areas of human endeavour. Moreover, while aiming at mastering the unifying
concepts and swiftly advancing technologies of this era of communications,
they can, indeed they must, also guarantee the transmittal to the future
of those skills which will preserve the marvelous, indispensable
achievements of the past. The transformation which is to occur in the
functioning of society will certainly depend to a great extent on the
effectiveness of the preparations the youth make for the world they will
inherit.
(8 May 1985 from the Universal House of Justice to the Baha'i Youth of the
World) [40]
41: "The House of Justice recognizes that the questions you raise,
concerning..."
The House of Justice recognizes that the questions you raise, concerning
the offer of newly enrolled professionals to share their views with the
Baha'i community, are of vital and timely importance, especially as the
Faith emerges from obscurity and increasing numbers of professionals from
all walks of life are attracted to its Teachings. The process of
integrating these experts into Baha'i communities as well-grounded
believers and tapping their potential as promoters and supporters of the
Cause will require patient and loving guidance by Baha'i institutions. A
great challenge will be to avoid undue disrupti
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