In regard to the question as to whether people ought to kill
animals for food or not, there is no explicit statement in the Bahá'í Sacred
Scriptures (as far as I know) in favour or against it. It is certain, however,
that if man can live on a purely vegetarian diet and thus avoid killing
animals, it would be much preferable. This is, however, a very controversial
question and the Bahá'ís are free to express their views on it.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter
written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi, 9 July 1931 to an individual believer; The
Compilation of Compilations, vol. I, Some Aspects of Heath, Healing, Nutrition
and Related Matters)
