Nor should any of the pioneers, at this early stage in the
upbuilding of Bahá'í national communities, overlook the fundamental
prerequisite for any successful teaching enterprise, which is to adapt the
presentation of the fundamental principles of their Faith to the cultural and
religious backgrounds, the ideologies, and the temperament of the divers races
and nations whom they are called upon to enlighten and attract. The
susceptibilities of these races and nations, ... differing widely in their
customs and standards of living, should at all times be carefully considered,
and under no circumstances neglected.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 5 June 1947 written
by Shoghi Effendi to the Bahá'ís of the West; The Compilation of Compilations,
vol. II, Teaching Among Aboriginal and Indigenous People)
