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.
Dr. Faily parallels the last six years of Bahá'u'lláh's life with the Six Year Plan (1986-1992). Bahá'u'lláh emerged from the prison at ‘Akka and the Baha'is emerged from the prison of obscurity. In "Epistle To The Son Of The Wolf", Baha'u'llah summons His followers to achieve personal salvation and in 1986, the Universal House of Justice summons Baha'is to work toward achieving world peace. Acceptance of the Covenant brings tests, but there is true freedom in obedience and service to God's Will.