What roles can Bahais take in political life?
Baha’is are encouraged to be active citizens and vote in government politics. However, they do not participate in partisan politics or political campaigns. We believe passionately in improving our communities and transforming society for the better, but we see unity as a prerequisite for positive change. Partisan politics by definition pits people against each other and is dis-unifying. Of course we have private political opinions, and make our choice at the ballot box. Our own elections, as mentioned earlier, are done without nominations or campaigning.
