- 'Abdu'l-Bahá's Encounter with Modernity during His Western Travels, by Wendi Momen. (2012) Abdu'l-Bahá's responses to the West's technology and innovations on the one hand, vs. its archaic racist and sexual philosophies on the other.
- Additional Prayers Revealed by 'Abdu'l-Bahá, by Abdu'l-Bahá. Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (2018/2024) 26 selections, last updated August 2024.
- Avoidance of Politics and Controversial Matters, by Universal House of Justice. (2003-01-12) A short explanation that the aim of Bahá'ís is to reconcile viewpoints and heal divisions, but not become involved with disputes of the many conflicting elements of society around them. Includes introductory letter from the US NSA, and a compilation.
- Bahá'í Approach to Non-Involvement in Partisan Political Activity, by Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States. United States Bahá'í National Center, comp. (2022-10) Resource for individual and group study, in light of the current civil and political unrest in the U.S., Iran, and the world; reasons for the Bahá’í stance against partisan activity and its approach to social change; Bahá'í use of social media.
- Bahá'í Prayers for Good Governance, by Christopher Buck. (2021 Fall) Bahá’u’lláh encouraged Bahá’ís to pray for their rulers. This essay presents a newly authorized translation of "A Prayer for the confirmation of the American Government," and a provisional translation of a prayer of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá for the Ottoman Caliphate.
- Bahá'í-Inspired Perspectives on Human Rights, Tahirih Tahririha-Danesh, ed. (2001) Articles by Kiser Barnes, Greg Duly, Cheshmak Farhoumand-Sims, Graham Hassall, Darren Hedley, Nazila Ghanea-Hercock,
Chichi Layor, Michael Penn, Martha Schweitz, and Albert Lincoln.
- Bahá'ísm, the religion of brotherhood and its place in the evolution of creeds, by Francis Henry Skrine. (1912) An outsider's sympathetic portrayal of the Bahá'í history and teachings, written with "express approval" of Abdu'l-Bahá.
- Church and State: Book 1 of a Postmodern Political Theology for the Bahá'í Community, by Sen McGlinn. (2005) Religion and politics in Islamic history; Islamic and Bahá'í views on theocracy and democracy; the theology of the State and the unfoldment of world civilization; relevant contemporary Bahá'í literature in English, French, and German.
- Church and State in the Bahá'í Faith: An Epistemic Approach, by Roshan Danesh. (2008) On the public role of Bahá'í institutions; review of current secondary literature; temporal legitimacy vs. divine sovereignty; interaction of religion and politics; maturation and unity; an open vision of church and state.
- Church and State in the World Order of Baha'u'llah, by Sen McGlinn. (1994-11-06) The concept of theocracy as it applies to the Bahá'í model of government.
- Heart of the Gospel: The Bible and the Bahá'í Faith, by George Townshend. (1939) Using only the text of the Bible, Townshend provides a new reading of Scripture as a guidebook for those who seek a universal view of religion and the contemporary world.
- Just System of Government: The Third Dimension to World Peace, by John Huddleston. (1987) Highlights a few points in the Bahá'í approach to government and collective action.
- Mark of the Beast and Implanted Computer Chips, by Universal House of Justice. (1998-08-12) Concerns about implanted computer chips as the "Mark of the Beast," and the response of individual Bahá'ís to government.
- Obedience to Civil Authority, by National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States. (1970-08) A statement on the problem of whom one should obey when there is apparent conflict between the immediate civil authority under which one resides and a superior authority, such as a state or the Federal Government.
- One Planet, One Habitation: A Bahá'í Perspective on Recasting Humanity's Relationship with the Natural World, by Bahá'í International Community. (2022-06-01) A pictorial magazine-style overview of Bahá'í views on the environment, trusteeship, development, progress, and spirituality.
- Political Non-Involvement and Obedience to Government: Compilation by Peter Khan with Cover Letter from Secretariat, by Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice. Peter J. Khan, comp. (2003-01-12) Current world events can cause confusion and anguish among those seeking global peace. Rather than being drawn into prevailing attitudes and disputes, Bahá'ís must hold a broader long-term perspective.
- Reason and the Bahá'í Writings: The Use and Misuse of Logic and Persuasion, by Ian Kluge. (2001-09-02) How to study the Bahá'í Writings through the use of logic.
- Relating the Faith to Current Issues, by Peter J. Khan. (1986) Short essay outlining an approach to relate the teachings to current thoughts and problems of humanity.
- Relationship to Government, Author unknown, comp. (1986) Three short sections: Loyalty to the government, the Bahá'í view of pacifism, and the Guardian's instructions regarding military service.
- Supreme Tribunal (Mahkamiy-i-Kubra), by Ali Nakhjavani. (2012) Meaning of "Bahá'í Court" in the writings of the Guardian and how it compares with the General Assembly of the United Nations.
- The Role of Public Institutions in Ensuring Social Well-Being, by Alex Vedovi. (2020-05) Questions around government’s role in social welfare and the welfare state; Bahá'í perspectives on the government's role in supporting well-being; taxation, wealth, and poverty;
- Theocracy and Separation of Church and State, by Universal House of Justice. (1995-04-27) On theocracy in relation to the Bahá'í model of government, and issues relating to the development of the Bahá’í Administrative Order.
- Thoughts on the Lesser Peace, Some, by Ali Nakhjavani. (1984-12-28) Lengthy talk given at the World Centre for the Ihtifál (celebration) programme on general guidelines on peace and world unity, and statements from the Writings that appear to be contradictory.
- War, Governance, and Conscience in This Age of Transition, by National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States. (1969-06) A whitepaper on issues of Bahá'í involvement in the military services.
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