, 8 June 2006 (UTC) 

 :I really don't understand.  The Kitab-i-Aqdas, and it's synopsys and codification are authoritative Baha'i documents.  If someone accepts the Baha'i Faith, then they accept the authoritative writings of Shoghi Effendi, which clearly makes marriage optional (though it is highly suggested).  Marriage is conditional on the two partners agreeing, as well as all living biological parents agreeing.  No doubt, the Baha'i writings clearly indicate that marriage is very good, and can lead to spiritual upliftment for each individual, as well as unifying two families, and also allowing for the continuation of humanity, but it is still optional.  I have never seen anyone in Baha'i community life being discriminated against for not being a married (I'm not married), and there is no undue stress from the community to get married.    15:11