As to the question
of taking part in demonstrations, individual Bahá’ís in every country are, in
principle, free to participate in efforts and activities, for instance in
peaceful rallies, that aim to further laudable objectives such as the advancement
of women, the promotion of social justice, the protection of the environment,
the elimination of all forms of discrimination, and the safeguarding of human
rights. However, should such activities begin to deviate from their original
purpose and assume a partisan character or degenerate into violence, they must
of course be avoided.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter dated 22 January 2010 written on behalf of
the Universal House of Justice to an individual believer)
