Directives of Guardian - Shoghi Effendi
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132 MILITARY SERVICE
"As there is neither an International Police Force nor any immediate prospect of one coming into being, the Baha'is should continue to apply, under all circumstances, for exemption from any military duties that necessitate the taking of life. There is no justification for any change of attitude on our part at the present time." (49:1)

133 MORMONS (Religious sects-- Associate with all-- Show tolerance and friendliness)
"The Baha'is should deal with the members of all religious sects, however, with the greatest tolerance and friendliness, and try to point out to them the significance of the Revelation of Baha'u'llah to the world in this Great Day. The Guardian would advise you to teach the Mormons, like everyone else, the Faith, when you find them receptive. They have many great principles and their teachings regarding charity, not drinking or smoking, etc., are quite similar to ours and should form a point of common interest." (49:2)

134 MUNIRIH KHANUM
"With regard to Munirih Khanum's account of her life, concerning which certain questions have been raised by one of the believers; what has been written by Munirih Khanum herself in that account, and also the references to the subject made by Nabil in his Narrative should be taken as the accurate standard and not what has been reported in Dr. Esslemont's book." (49:3)

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