I hadn't realized until overhearing a heated discussion recently, that one of the aspects of the Bahá'í teachings most likely to generate conflict isn't its prohibition of drugs and alcohol, or sex outside of marriage. It is the requirement for written permission from parents when a couple wishes to marry. Here's the latest article from the Baha'i site at BellaOnline.com.

Consent for Bahá'í Marriage
For Bahá'ís, marriage has greater importance than just the personal happiness of two people, as it forms part of the process of building a better world.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art302901.asp

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