We are bound to meet with increasing opposition from
Church-dominated countries, but our counter-moves must be carefully undertaken.
He would like you to always consult him in matters which bring the Faith before
government or Church bodies in cases of this kind.
(From a letter dated 23
November 1951 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to the National Spiritual Assembly of the United States; The
Compilation of Compilations, vol. II, Opposition)