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I am amazed at how this Faith has been multiplying so quickly since 1844, establishing more than 190 National Spiritual Assemblies and 100,000'S Local Spiritual Assemblies in a non-partisan electoral process around Mother Earth. All are elected on the same day every year. The first National Spiritual Assembly was elected in 1925.
Every five years, the Universal House of Justice is elected in the same non-partisan electoral process. The Universal House of Justice members are elected on Mount Carmel by all the elected members of the more than 190 National Spiritual Assemblies. The first Universal House of Justice was established in 1963.
The USA, Canada, England, France, Russia, Ukraine, China, and Germany have the same number of electors as Zambia, Bolivia, Cambodia, the United Arab Emirates, Croatia, Cuba, and Bulgaria. The first Universal House of Justice was elected in 1963.
All the more than 190 Nation States represented have the same number of votes. The majority of votes are people of color, in direct relationship to the population of our Human Family.
The Local Assemblies, National Assemblies, and Universal House of Justice have nine members. I like that you do not need to be a Baha'i to use this non-political, non-partisan electoral process.
Four Worlds has always searched for the most democratic, non-partisan electoral processes possible. This is the best one we have found so far that can be utilized by our Human Family, whatever spiritual perspective they may have. We have used this model to elect Native American Head Start Parent Committees and Indigenous Prison Councils.
Please let us know if you have found a non-partisan, democratic electoral process. We seek the best models in every dimension of human and Community development, including education, economics, holistic healing, and peace-making. Models Like the EARTHwise Constitution for a Planetary Civilization, the Global Alliance for a World Water Law, the United Religions Iniative (URI), the Charter of Compassion, Unity Earth, and many others. This includes all Faith and Cultural Traditions. We are seeking the light! We don't care what the lampshade looks like.
For instance, to name a few, I have been very impressed with the sense of spiritual community, common-unity in the Church of Latter-Day Saints, the Muslim community of the United Arab Emirates, the Buddhist Community of Bhutan, the Inuit Christian Communities of Nunavut, the Sun Dance, Sweat Lodge and, the Pow Wow Community, the Native American Church, other Indigenous Cultural/Spiritual Communities and I am sure there are many more around Mother Earth that I have not have had the privilege and honor to visit over the past 50 years.
The End of War and the Beginning of Peace on Earth will occur when all these communities unite in a unity of diversity, as profecied. Black Elk called this the " Hoop of Many Hoops."
I personally believe this will happen by 2030. Hopefully sooner! The choice is in our Human Families' hands.
The common denominator of all these communities is LOVE, respect for all Life, Humility, and belief in a Higher Power.
ELEMENTS OF AN EVOLVING COLLABORATIVE GOVERNANCE MODEL
Step One – Prayer
Each, in our way, asks the Creator (or however we designate a higher power or source of inspiration) for guidance and direction so that the Creator's Will can guide everyone involved in the election process. Pray enough, so everyone at the election meeting truly connects heart and mind with the Creator.
Step Two – Consultation
Discuss the qualities of good leaders, particularly those needed in leadership for this time and situation. Do not discuss individual names – only the qualities a leader should have.
Step Three – Reflection, Prayer, and Meditation
Reflect (think deeply) about the qualities needed in those chosen for leaders in the situation. Then think about who best combines those qualities from the circle and community; consider everyone. Finally, ask the Creator to guide you to make the best choice without the slightest trace of prejudice and with an open and loving heart.
Step Four – Vote
Then write down the names of the people you have been guided to vote for. Please don't discuss your choices with anyone before or after the vote. Your choice is between you and the Creator. The number of names you vote for should equal the number of positions on the council. It will not be counted if your ballot has fewer or more names.
Step Five – Count the Vote
Then choose a special committee of four scrutineers (vote counters) using the same electoral process. First, the scrutineers count the number of votes each person receives. Then, the people with the most votes are chosen. This is called a "plurality vote."
For example, if the election chooses seven council members, the seven people with the most votes are selected. The person with the most votes is responsible for calling the council's first meeting. Beyond that, how many votes each council member received is optional.
If there is a tie in the voting for the last position on the council, then a vote is held to break the tie. The vote is between only the people who tied. For example, if the election chooses seven council members and there is a tie between the seventh and eighth number of votes, then a vote is held to break the tie. If there is a tie between the second and third or fourth and fifth number of votes, no vote is necessary since it is clear they have been selected.
Step Six – Acceptance and Support
Everyone in the community must now give their wholehearted and unreserved support to the chosen. No one should speak secretly against those elected. Instead, everyone should now rally behind the council, pray for them, share their best ideas and insights with them and cooperate to ensure the success of everyone in promoting the healing and development of the people.
Step Seven – Servant Leadership
The newly chosen council members should show the utmost humility and approach their work in loving service to the community. Furthermore, they should actively solicit (ask for) the views and opinions of community members and work very hard to ensure that the real leaders are the people and the council their servants.