In principle, no person can be considered a Covenant-breaker
unless he has been so designated by the Head of the Faith. However, it is
strongly advised not to associate with those who have fallen under the
pernicious influence of groups such as the "Orthodox Bahá'ís". They
are infected with the spirit of Covenant-breaking, even if they are not all
designated as such. Accordingly, the friends should not answer queries from
individuals who obviously seek to draw them into the consideration of the
spurious claims and logic of the Covenant- breakers.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter dated 3
July 1997 written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice to an individual;
compilation ‘Electronic Communication with Covenant-breakers’, prepared by the
Research Department of the Universal House of Justice)
