E/CN.4/1990/46 page 20 due recognition and respect for the rights and freedoms of others and of meeting the just requirements of morality, public order and the general welfare in a democratic society1. "5. With regard to the Jehovah's Witnesses, its teachings and practices are viewed as contrary to the true Christian faith and its propagation has caused concern to Christian adherents. This is because: "(a) It considers schools, government, churches outside their own community, even the United Nations, as Satan's creation and therefore must not be followed; "(b) Its aggressive manner in propagating its teachings, trying to convert other adherents to this faith, is in violation of the decree issued jointly by the Ministers for religion towards those who are adherents of other religions. "The Jehovah's Witnesses is banned in Indonesia by governmental decree of 1976. "6. With regard to the Baha'i movement, its teachings and practices are contrary to and deviate from the teachings of Islam, particularly to its practices, creed and on marriage. As an illustration, the following may be noted as an example: "(a) Baha'ullah Mirza Hussein Ali (founder of the movement) is considered as a prophet who would perfect the work of all prophets, so that in the world there would only be one religion and one religious leader; "(b) The Haj pilgrimage is not to Mecca but to Akka in Iran. Baha'i is banned in Indonesia by governmental decree of 1962. The " 7 . Other 'misleading cults' are banned in Indonesia not because of intolerance on the part of the Government of Indonesia but, on the contrary, it is precisely to maintain peace and harmony between and among the adherents of the various religions. Without the Government's handling in the matter, the activities of these 'cults' (including Jehovah's Witnesses, Baha'i) may create disturbances and disrupt the existing religious tolerance." Iran (Islamic Republic of) 50. In a communication of 13 October 1989 addressed to the Government concerned, the following information was transmitted by the Special Rapporteur: "It has been reported that, although in certain respects the situation of the Baha'i community has improved, cases of discrimination and persecution, including executions, arrests and confiscation of property, continued to occur. "The relatives of two Baha'i prisoners, Bihnam Pasha'i, resident of Simnan, detained since November 1983, and of Iraj Afshin, detained since 1986, were reportedly informed, in late 1988, that both men had been executed.