Key aspects of the Guardianship and its supreme authority within the Bahá’í Faith

1. Dual Nature of Man:
   • Man possesses both a spiritual and physical nature, making him a citizen of both the earthly world and the Heavenly City.
2. State of Guardianship:
   • The Guardianship is the highest authority on Earth, with Guardians considered God’s lieutenants. The mystery of their power is not to be disputed, as it diminishes the reverence due to their divine role.
3. Supreme Authority of the Guardian:
   • The Guardian must have no equal or superior in his realm to maintain his supreme authority. Any equal or superior would undermine his position and authority over his deputies.
4. Absolute Supremacy in Spiritual Matters:
   • The Guardian holds absolute supremacy in spiritual matters under God. He is the “AKDAS,” meaning he cannot be removed or held accountable and has ultimate authority over the hierarchy. He can create Hands of the Cause without traditional elections.
5. Divine Right of the Guardian:
   • The Guardian’s unique power is a “Divine Right,” granting him superiority and authority over all other forms of authority, both ecclesiastical and secular. He is the head of the entire legal system, functioning as a court of final authority.
6. Conciliatory System and Divine Right:
   • The Current Baha’i Administration of Haifan Bahais is conciliatory, with an ideal of harmonious cooperation. However, this democratic approach is opposed to the Spirit of the Faith, which upholds the Guardian’s Divine Right. Authority based on sacred names often requires intimidation as a policy.

These points summarize the key aspects of the Guardianship and its supreme authority within the Bahá’í Faith.