March 16. On this date in 1953, Shoghi Effendi said "The Founder of our Faith - besides establishing spiritual principles - established first, Institutions - second, Administrative principles. Christ did neither. He did establish spiritual principles - but no institutions - no Administrative principles. Muhammed went a step further. He established spiritual and administrative principles - but no institution. Bahá'u'lláh gave us both - plus, established a definite institution. That is why the unity of the Faith is assured. There can be no schism."

 

March 16. On this date in 1953, Shoghi Effendi said "The Founder of our Faith - besides establishing spiritual principles - established first, Institutions - second, Administrative principles. Christ did neither. He did establish spiritual principles - but no institutions - no Administrative principles. Muhammed went a step further. He established spiritual and administrative principles - but no institution. Bahá'u'lláh gave us both - plus, established a definite institution. That is why the unity of the Faith is assured. There can be no schism."