Bahá’í Quotes

Prosthelytize

Proselytizing implies bringing undue pressure to bear upon someone to change his Faith. It is also usually understood to imply the making of threats or the offering of material benefits as an inducement to conversion. In some countries mission schools or hospitals, for all the good they do, are regarded with suspicion and even aversion by the local authorities because they are considered to be material inducements to conversion and hence instruments of proselytization.

- The Universal House of Justice, Messages 1963 to 1986, p. 513

Quote of the Day

Jamal 6 Izzat 183 B.E.

Once it is in the hand of the Assembly the believer's obligation is discharged and he should do no more than pray for the offender and continue to show him friendship and encouragement -- unless, of course, the Spiritual Assembly asks him to take specific action.

Universal House of Justice – NSA USA - Developing Distinctive Bahá’í Communities