47.
What are some positive developments that occurred after the 1st
World War?
48.
What were some of the challenges that faced Shoghi Effendi at the beginning of
his ministry?
The
vision of a new world order----- could be significantly advanced and the
instrument available to him appears to possess strength. In 1923 took full
direction with a core of believers in Iran and a small band in North American,
a few Bahai’s in Europe, Australia and Far East has kept the flame alive,
literature was inadequate, construction of Temple in Chicago, Seizure on the
Most Holy House in Baghdad, in Akka Mansion of Baha’u’llah was falling into
ruin as it was occupied by the Covenant Breakers, abandonment by the members of
the Holy Family and announcement to the Bah’I Community on this aspect.
49.
What is the vital role that Bahiyyih Khánum played in guarding the interests of
the Cause after the Master’s death? (research topic)
50.
Why is the “sad story” referred to in the first line of page 49 important to an
understanding of the Cause?
“The
light it cast on the challenges the Baha’I Community will increasingly face in
the years ahead and the challenges predicted “ by the Master and the
Guardian.
51.
Explain the last sentence, starting with, “The fate of this most privileged but
unworthy …” of the first paragraph on page 49.
All
those who enter the Cause with ambitions and hidden agenda to inspire the role
of leadership will be cast away the power of the Covenant.
52.
What is the vision that provided the organizing force of Shoghi Effendi
throughout the thirty-six years of his guardianship?
The
revolutionary changes taking place in every field of human endeavour now made
the unification of humanity a realistic objective.
53.
What is the metaphor used by Bahá’u’lláh, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, and Shoghi Effendi to
describe the culminating point in human history?
Stage
of maturity.
The
process by which human society develops from the infantile existence to the
maturity.
54.
How does the characteristics of the “stage of adolescence” mentioned on the
first two lines on page 51, relate to the current affairs of the world today?
Conflict
still present in present society, cannot understand nature of human being.
Unable to leave the stage of adolescence, incoherent on approach to solve
problem through consultation.
55.
In what way do you think will the outcome of the twin forces of “integration”
and “disintegration” that came about in the twentieth century (page 52) alter
the condition in which the Bahá’i Cause would pursue its mission in the decades
lying ahead?
56.
In what way does the paragraph starting “let us pray…” (page 53) relate to the
current Five Year Plan?
Beg
God in the midst of chaos which is weakening the stability of human society the
civilization is going in the severest test, we Baha’is a handful, few millions
out of billions are the chosen one of God – the mission of Baha’is are
important to the fate of humanity – we should arise to teach unceasingly and
bring the message to the generality of mankind to achieve the “kingdom of God
on earth”
57.
What was the “obstacle” that proved to be “too great a test” to some valued
coworkers?
Understanding
the Administrative Order of the Faith that will permeate the spirit if the
Faith on this planet
58.
What is the mainspring of the unification of humankind?
Covenant
of Baha’u’llah
59.
With what was the process of civil incorporation begun?
Adoption
in 1927 of a Declaration of Trust and By-laws for the United States and
Canada