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So they (members) must confer and consult in such a way that
neither disagreement nor abhorrence may occur. When meeting for
consultation, each must use perfect liberty in stating his views and
unveiling the proof of his demonstration. If another contradicts
him, he must not become excited because if there be no investigation
or verification of questions and matters, the agreeable view will not
be discovered neither understood. The brilliant light which comes
from the collision of thoughts is the “lightener” of facts.
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If all views are in harmony at the end of a conference, it will be
excellent; but if, God forbid! disagreement occurs, then the decision
must be according to the greater number in harmony. If, after
reaching the result, one or other of the members does not agree
with it, neither of the other members nor any one must argue with
or reproach him, but keep silence; then they will write to this
Servant.
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During the conference no hint must be entertained regarding
political affairs. All conferences must be regarding the matters of
benefit, both as a whole and individually, such as the guarding of
all in all cases, their protection and preservation, the improvement
of character, the training of children, etc.
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If any person wishes to speak of government affairs, or to interfere
with the order of Governors, the others must not combine with
him because the Cause of God is withdrawn entirely from political
affairs; the political realm pertains only to the Rulers of those
matters: it has nothing to do with the souls who are exerting their
utmost energy to harmonizing affairs, helping character and inciting
(the people) to strive for perfections. Therefore no soul is
allowed to interfere with (political) matters, but only in that
which is commanded.
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