Original sentence: , , although this opinion is not itself widespread.An unofficial Bahá'í response is , the official Bahá'í view on rights and freedoms ).As all laws are restrictions on personal freedom, this issue is addressed in the "Other laws and ordinances section.Bahá'ís are required to provide a copy of books and articles on Bahá'í-related subjects for pre-publication review by an administrative committee; publication is allowed only after approval is given.In addition to observing religious laws (see below) there are certain restrictions on publishing in the Bahá'í community.It should never be regarded as an end in itself but purely as a means to canalize and make effective a spiritual vitality generated by the Word of God in the hearts of the believers.Opponents consider that Bahá'ís being discouraged from speaking with excommunicated members and forbidden from colluding with them is a restriction on personal freedom.Opponents of the Bahá'í administration regard such restrictions as limiting opportunities for open and honest discussion, and some opponents have alleged that restrictive practices of this sort are widespread (see e.See also Covenant-breakers.The Universal House of Justice has stated that "...the purpose of Baha'i administration is primarily to lend strength and directive to the teaching work and to promote the establishment of the Faith
Edited sentence: , , unofficial Bahá'í response , official Bahá'í view on rights and freedoms ).Another example is that Bahá'ís are discouraged from speaking with excommunicated members and forbidden from colluding with them.For example, Bahá'ís are required to provide a copy of books and articles on Bahá'í-related subjects for pre-publication review by an administrative committee; publication is allowed only after approval is given.In addition to observing religious laws (see below) there are certain restrictions on personal freedom in the Bahá'í community.Such restrictions can be seen as limiting opportunities for open and honest discussion, and some opponents have alleged that restrictive practices of this sort are widespread (see e