war, including nuclear. The
fundamental...

...the Baha'i Faith aims to eliminate all war, including nuclear. The
fundamental purpose of our Faith is unity and the establishment of peace.
This goal, which is the longing of people throughout an increasingly
insecure world, can only be achieved through the Teachings of Baha'u'llah.
Since it is only the Baha'is who can give these Teachings to mankind, the
friends must weigh carefully how they will spend their time and energy and
guard against associating with activities which unduly distract them from
their primary responsibility of sharing the Message of Baha'u'llah.

(4 July 1982 to an individual believer) [72]

73: At the present time, the subject of nuclear disarmament has become
very...

At the present time, the subject of nuclear disarmament has become very
much a political issue, with demonstrations taking place not only in the
United States but also in England and some western European countries. To
single out nuclear disarmament falls short of the Baha'i position and
would involve the Faith in the current disputes between nations. It is
very clear that Baha'is believe disarmament, not only of nuclear weapons
but of biological, chemical and all other forms, is essential...

(12 January 1983 to an individual believer) [73]

74: Concerning the transition from the present system of national
sovereignty...

Concerning the transition from the present system of national sovereignty
to a system of world government, the House of Justice fully agrees with
your view that the Baha'is must now do all in their power to promote this
transition. This requires several related activities, all of which are
goals of the present Seven Year Plan. One is the establishment as rapidly
as possible of firmly grounded efficiently functioning Local Spiritual
Assemblies in every part of the world, so that seekers everywhere will
have a point of reference to which they can turn for guidance and for the
Teachings of the Faith. A second is the deepening of the believers, of all
ages, in their understanding of and obedience to the Teachings. A third is
the proclamation of the Faith to all strata of society, and in particular
to those in authority and to leaders of thought so that those who hold the
direction of peoples in their hands will learn accurately about the nature
and tenets of the Faith and will grow to respect it and implement its
principles. A fourth is the pro