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- When coming together turn to the Kingdom on High and ask for assistance.
- Then proceed with the utmost devotion, courtesy, dignity, care and moderation to express views.
- Establish the relevant facts.
- Not insist upon own opinion, for stubbornness and persistence in one’s views will lead ultimately to discord and wrangling and the truth will remain hidden.
- It is not permitted to belittle the thought of another,
- Speak with moderation
Some helpful tips:
Bahá’í consultation is not an easy process. It requires love, kindliness, moral courage and humility…
The members of an Assembly must learn to express their views frankly, calmly, without passion or rancour. They must also learn to listen to the opinions of their fellow members without taking offence or belittling the views of another.
‘Abdu’l-Bahá pointed out that in consultation, opinions clash, not individuals.