Dr. Jane Faily
Jane Faily starts by saying that as the “all human institutions are in disorder”; so too is Bahá’í marriage. We live in one of the most trying times in history.
Ms. Faily then explores the traditional roles of men and women in marriage and society. In the past there was stability and harmony in marriage; that order rested on the dominance of men and the compliance of women. That has disappeared. “We are in an awkward age.” The harmony has vanished. We need to recreate the institution of marriage based on Bahá’í teachings.
The USA and Canada are co-sharers in ‘Abdu’l-Bahia’s “Tablets of the Divine Plan”. Describes the secular American culture contrasted with the Bahá’í culture. Discusses the twin processes of “disintegration” and “integration” going on in the world. Describes the role of the Hands of the Cause of God.
Appeals to the friends to respond to suffering of the Baha’is of Iran by teaching the Faith and living the life.