[newly enrolled] Scholars and professionals are well
accustomed to encountering new facts in the course of their research which
require them to adjust previous thinking on various aspects of their
discipline. In the case of their deepening in the Teachings of the Faith it
naturally takes time for them to study and absorb so many new concepts. They
must be assisted to acquire, as quickly as possible, profound knowledge of the
Teachings. Gradually this knowledge will shed new light on their previous
views. At the same time, Bahá'í communities will need to develop greater
tolerance toward ideas that may not coincide with their current understanding,
and remain open to new insights....
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter dated 18 April 1989 written
on behalf of the Universal House of Justice to a National Spiritual Assembly)
the Compilation of Compilations, vol. III, Scholarship)
