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A collection of notes taken by Baha’is who were in the presence of Baha'u'llah, or ‘Abdu’l-Baha or Shoghi Effendi

May 10, 2019

Application of justice by National and Local Spiritual Assemblies

The National and Local Spiritual Assemblies and all Baha'i institutions should deal with justice in all affairs. Justice is the basis of humanity's existence. Justice is the pillar of the community of human beings. If affairs are not handled with justice, there will be chaos. Those who deviate from God's laws should be punished and even if needed their voting rights should be taken. In these instances National and Local Assemblies should not hesitate at all. Particularly, when those who have deviated are well-known in the community. If ordinary people realize that the Assemblies treat all people the same it will make them hopeful and aware. 

- Shoghi Effendi  (Notes of conversation, quoted by Ali-Akbar Furutan during his pilgrimage in 1941; published in ‘Hand of the Cause of God Furutan’, by Iran Furutan Muhajir)