The Guardian feels that there is no objection to a Bahá’í undertaking work of a philanthropic or humanitarian nature and at the same time being on elected Bahá’í bodies or holding office in them. The War Comforts Fund is in no way contrary to our principles, and there can be no objection to Mr. …’s work in this connection.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 22 June 1943 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi; ‘Messages of Shoghi Effendi to the Indian Subcontinent 1923-1957)
