Decency
Such a chaste and holy life, with its implications of modesty, purity, temperance, decency and clean-mindedness, involves no less than the exercise of moderation in all that pertains to dress, language, amusements, and all artistic and literary avocations. It demands daily vigilance in the control of one's carnal desires and corrupt inclinations.
- Shoghi Effendi, Lights of Guidance, p. 364
Quote of the Day
Jalal 1 Kamal 183 B.E.
For Bahá’ís to go further than this, by engaging in acrimonious debate, much less by reflecting on the character of others, would be to cross the line that separates legitimate defence of the Faith from contention.
The Universal House of Justice – 1999 Nov 22, Attacks on the Faith in Internet Discussions, p. 2