As to the question
of taking part in demonstrations, individual Bahá’ís in every country are, in
principle, free to participate in efforts and activities, for instance in
peaceful rallies, that aim to further laudable objectives such as the
advancement of women, the promotion of social justice, the protection of the
environment, the elimination of all forms of discrimination, and the
safeguarding of human rights. However, should such activities begin to deviate
from their original purpose and assume a partisan character or degenerate into
violence, they must of course be avoided.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter dated 22 January 2010
written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice to an individual believer)
