There is no objection in principle to an Assembly being
re-elected whether in toto or in part, provided the members are considered to
be well qualified for that post. It is individual merit that counts. Novelty,
or the mere act of renewal of elections, are purely secondary considerations.
Changes in Assembly membership would be welcome so far as they do not prejudice
the quality of such membership. Once Assembly elections are over, the results
should be conscientiously and unquestionably accepted by the entire body of the
believers, not necessarily because they represent the Voice of Truth, or the
Will of Bahá'u'lláh, but for the supreme purpose of maintaining unity and
harmony in the community.
(From a letter dated 10 July 1939 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer, published in "Directives of the Guardian", compiled by Gertrude Garrida; The Compilation of Compilation, Vol. III, Sanctity and Nature of Baha’i Elections)
(From a letter dated 10 July 1939 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer, published in "Directives of the Guardian", compiled by Gertrude Garrida; The Compilation of Compilation, Vol. III, Sanctity and Nature of Baha’i Elections)
