Dear Gilberto,
One of the difficulties encountered when Baha'is give answers off the top of their head about the Baha'i Faith is that it is generally an abbreviated explanation. The common denominator here, is the Sacred texts of the Baha'i Faith and the source for the most thorough explanation. Which is why so many of us choose to refer you back to the Writings of the Central Figures.
With regard to obedience/disobedience to governments... there is a "qualifier" that seems to be missing from the discussion. That word is "just". Obedience to JUST governments.
"It is incumbent upon every man, in this Day, to hold fast unto whatsoever will promote the interests, and exalt the station, of all nations and just governments." (Baha'u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 94)
Sandra
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