I feel that regarding such interpretations (of verses from
the Scriptures) no one has the right to impose his view or opinion and require
his listeners to believe in his particular interpretation of the sacred and prophetic
writings. I have no objection to your interpretations and inferences so long as
they are represented as your own personal observations and reflections. It
would be unnecessary and confusing to state authoritatively and officially a
dogmatic Bahá’í interpretation to be universally accepted and taught by
believers. Such matters I feel should be left to the personal judgement and
insight of individual teachers....
- Shoghi Effendi (From a message dated 6 April 1928 to an
individual believer; ‘Unfolding Destiny’)
