…the friends must respect the prerogatives of political
leaders in this matter and allow them the latitude to exercise the initiative
that only they can effectively take towards the establishment of the Lesser
Peace. The fact that Bahá'í institutions will not be directly involved in the eventual
convocation of the world leaders and in effecting the political unity of
nations does not mean that the Bahá'ís are standing aside and waiting for the
Lesser Peace to come before they do something about the peace of humanity.
Indeed, by promoting the principles of the Faith, which are indispensable to
the maintenance of peace, by living the Teachings, and by fashioning the
instruments of the Bahá'í Administrative Order, which we are told by the
beloved Guardian is the pattern for future society, the Bahá'ís are constantly
engaged in laying the foundation for world peace, the Most Great Peace being
their ultimate goal. The Bahá'ís should do whatever they can within the context
of their Bahá'í teachings and consolidation plans and also through their professional
and other regular activities to promulgate universal peace.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter
dated June 17, 1987 written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice to an
individual believer)
