 It must be noted that elected Baha'i Administrative bodies and the appointed Institution of Continental Board of Councilors together with their army of Auxiliary Board Members and Assistants wield more power than most clergy could ever hope to have.For example they're permitted to excommunicate critics of the Baha'i Administration and society is required to shun them completely.The text also moves between statements said to be plain and statements suggesting the key to understanding the book is to look at the text for clues to itself.