Some Ans. Questions 1908 by -'Abdu'l-Bahá- 1 Para

Hence it is evident that inherited character also exists, and to such a degree that if the characters are not in conformity with their origin, although they belong physically to that lineage, spiritually they are not considered members of the family, like Canaan, who is not reckoned as being of the race of Noah (213:3)

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