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COMMITMENT TO TRUTH

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We must not look for truth in the deeds and actions of nations; we must
investigate truth at its divine source.

‘Abdu’l-Bahá, The Promulgation of Universal Peace

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When you meet those whose opinions differ from your own, do not turn away

your face from them. All are seeking truth, and there are many roads leading
thereto. Truth has many aspects, but it remains always and forever one. Do not
allow difference of opinion, or diversity of thought to separate you from your

fellow-men, or to be the cause of dispute, hatred and strife in your hearts. Rather,
search diligently for the truth and make all men your friends.

‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Paris Talks

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All men, not scholars alone, are exhorted to seek out and uphold the truth, no
matter how uncomfortable it may be. But they are also exhorted to be wise in

their utterance, to be tolerant of the views of others, to be courteous in their
behaviour and speech, not to sow the seeds of doubt in faithful hearts, to look at
the good rather than at the bad, to avoid con ict and contention, to be reverent,
to be faithful to the Covenant of God, to promote His Faith and safeguard its

honour, and to educate their fellowmen, giving milk to babes and meat to those
who are stronger.

The Universal House of Justice, Messages 1963 to 1986

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