If the Bahá'ís want to be really effective in teaching the
Cause they need to be much better informed and able to discuss intelligently,
intellectually, the present condition of the world and its problems.... We
Bahá'ís should, in other words, arm our minds with knowledge in order to better
demonstrate to, especially, the educated classes, the truths enshrined in our
Faith....
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 5 July 1949 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi
to an individual believer; The Compilation of Compilations, vol. II, Guidelines
for Teaching)
