The meaning of words and the implication of how our understanding of those words determines our ability to make our communications relevant to one another is extremely important.
Dr. Alberta Deas attempts to highlight how the meaning of words plays into our understanding of the world, and specifically puts the writings of Shoghi Effendi front and center as an incomparable example of fine English usage, in order to better understand our society and our own spirituality.
“We are going to talk about some things that truly are unique, therefore we should have some sense of what that word really means.”
The dictionary defines the word, unique as “single in its kind and excellence.” Baha’is should especially take note of such a meaning.
Abdu’l-Baha said, “We desire distinction for you in all things.” If we [Baha’is] carry out our work according to the divine standard explained by the Master, much of what we do will be unique.