Here is a debate between a researcher and a Baha’i proselytizer concerning the claim for the Baha’i universal government by the Baha’is and its contradiction with the teaching of not meddling with policy and the governmental affairs in Baha’ism cult.

     Researcher: What’s Baha’ism prediction for the future of the world?!

     The Baha’i proselytizer: Our leaders have predicted a universal government for the world future; as Abdul Baha has said: “In order for the nations’ future union to be formed, a government which is above the other governments must be gradually established which possesses expansive organization and installations.[1]”

     Researcher: What’s the Baha’is role in this government?

     Baha’i proselytizer: Definitely, the promised government will be the beginning of the Baha’i kingdom; as Shoqi Effendi has said: “it finality will be Zahbi era which is 1000 years; that is the world kingdoms will be changed into the Excellency Bahaullah’s one which is the divine one, too.[2]”

     Researcher: The Baha’i leaders have prevented their followers to meddle with or speak about governmental affairs and have considered it as prohibited by God. However, isn’t it a contradiction?! As Abdul Baha has said: “A person who wants to mention about government affairs in the presence of disciples, the disciple must say that we aren’t attached to these affairs. We are the king’s peasant under his support… He knows which side his bread is buttered on… Especially, we have been prohibited to meddle with or speak about the governmental affairs.[3]”

     However, how is it possible to consider meddling with policy as illegitimate action and waiting for the Baha’i government universally?! Isn’t it an obvious contradiction in Baha’ism?!