Haifan Baha’is vs Orthodox Baha’is

Haifan Bahá’í Perspective	Orthodox Bahá’í Perspective
Believes that the Universal House of Justice, elected in 1963, is the divinely guided institution	Places significant importance on the continuation of the Guardianship
Emphasizes the authority of the Universal House of Justice to legislate on matters not explicitly covered in the sacred texts.	Believes that the absence of a living Guardian undermines the divine guidance and authority of the Universal House of Justice.
Holds that, despite the absence of a Guardian, the Universal House of Justice is under divine protection and guidance.	Follows the belief that Mason Remey was the rightful successor as the Guardian after Shoghi Effendi’s passing.

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