Lights of Guidance/toc/Military Service

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Lights of Guidance , compiled by Helen Hornby XXXI. MILITARY SERVICE

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A. Military Service

1351. Bahá’ís Cannot Voluntarily Enlist Where Subject to Taking Human Life

1352. Bahá’ís are not Conscientious Objectors

1353. There are Many Avenues Through Which the Believers Can Assist in Time of War

1354. Bahá’ís Recognize the Right and Duty of Governments to Protect Their People

1355. It is Their Duty as Loyal and Devoted Citizens to Offer Their Services to Their Country

1356. "Specifically Aggressive or Directly Military" Activities are to be Avoided

1357. A Bahá’í May Enlist in the Armed Forces if not Made Liable for Combatant Service

1358. National Service Through Professions Useful to Mankind—National Spiritual Assembly Has Responsibility to Counsel Youth

1359. Bahá’ís are not Asking to be Given a Safe Berth During Hours of National Crisis