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Among other teachings
and principles Bahá'u'lláh counsels the education of all
members of society. No individual should be denied or deprived of intellectual
training, although each should receive according to capacity. None must
be left in the grades of ignorance, for ignorance is a defect in the human
world. All mankind must be given a knowledge of science and philosophy
- that is, as much as may be deemed necessary. All cannot be scientists
and philosophers, but each should be educated according to his needs and
deserts.
('Abdu'l-Bahá:
Promulgation of Universal Peace, Page: 108)
The Shrine of the Báb, Bahá'í World Centre, Mt. Carmel, Haifa, Israel. 
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"The purpose [of Hush Harbor] is not to perform, it's not to read perfectly, but to pray," said Dr. Roberts.
Kenneth Ray, who organizes the event with Mr. Lawrence, said he thought it had helped the community to understand its wonderful diversity.
"When we first started, Hush Harbor was mainly attracting the African-American community, but now it is inclusive of people from all backgrounds, Bahá'ís and non-Bahá'ís alike," Mr. Ray said.
Mr. Ray said the question the organizers attempt to answer is this: "How many different ways can we present the [Bahá'í] Faith to as many different backgrounds?"
One of those attracted is P.J. Sanchez, a law student, who learned of the Bahá'í Faith initially from her mother and then read some Bahá'í material online. She came to realize the New York City Bahá'í Center was within walking distance from her apartment, and so she decided to attend a devotional gathering there.
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