Because of the marked individualism of those days in the Bahá’í community,…
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When in Bahá'í history
Chicago (today: Chicago, Illinois, USA)
Because of the marked individualism of those days in the Bahá’í community, there were many philosophical differences. The Bahá’ís of that time were immature in the ways of the Faith and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá used Corrine True to begin a transformation of the Bahá’í community. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá encouraged her to consult with the House of Spirituality, but disunity grew. Based on her talks with ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, she searched for a suitable Temple site north of Chicago while the House of Spirituality looked to the south. Finally, a site to the north, where the Temple now stands, was selected, though unity was far from complete.
Source: Earl Redman, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in Their Midst, p. 110-111
Collected from bahaistories.com (Subject: temples).
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For adults
- What stands out about 'Abdu'l-Bahá's response in this account?
- What might 'Abdu'l-Bahá's example ask of us in our own circumstances?
- Where do you see faith appearing — visibly or quietly — in this passage?
For teens
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- Which line in this story surprised you the most?
Reflection
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- What single image from this story will stay with you?
- How does faith show up in your life right now — and where is it being asked of you?
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