The Bahs use a calendar, established by the Bb and confirmed by Bah Allh, in which the year is divided into 19 months of 19 days each, with the addition of 4 intercalary days (5 in leap years). Im lazy. Whenever you recognize the fault of another, think of yourself! In a Tablet to an American friend the Master wrote: 'The worst human quality and the most great sin is backbiting, more especially when it emanates from the tongues of the believers of God. [19] Abdu'l-Bah said that it would become clear in the future why the restriction was in place. The Bab and Bah'u'llh are believed to have been messengers from God and they told people that God has had many prophets and that God has had many names, but there is only one God. Vangelis was a Living Legend.and he Remains a Legend Forever! The Baha'is are among the most persecuted religious minorities in the world. Heaven and Hell and the Baha'i Faith. "[13], William McElwee Miller (18921993) was a Presbyterian missionary in Iran who published a polemic titled The Baha'i Faith (1974), in which he attacked the religion by promoting the views of individuals opposing Bah leadership. Ottoman officials later moved Baha'u'llah to the prison city of Akka in Palestine. She has published in anthologies, textbooks, peer-reviewed academic journals, radio and magazines; presented papers at numerous By clicking "Sign up", I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and consent to receive communications (email, telephone call, or text message) from Bahaiteachings.org about news, events and offers, including via automated technology and/or prerecorded calls or messages to the number and email provided above, even if my number is a mobile number or is currently listed on any state, federal or corporate Do Not Call list. The truth, on the contrary, is that the Bahai Faith teaches progressive revelation, which means, as Abdul-Baha said in a talk he gave in the United States in 1912, that: the divine religions of the holy Manifestations of God are in reality one, though in name and nomenclature they differ. John Ankerberg) have attacked its history and founders, institutions, teachings, and use of prophecy. What are my imperfections?and try to remove them. The majority of Baha'is, however, live in the global south. The Baha'i Faith, the world's newest independent global belief system, teaches the oneness of God, the unity of humanity , and the essential harmony of religion. [21], In the Kitb-i-Aqdas, Bahu'llh prescribed the death penalty both for intentional arson and murder. These are worded in a way to seem like crazy conspiracies. [35] By contrast, MacEoin generally praised the work in Bah studies of Bah historian Peter Smith and non-Bah sociologist Margit Warburg. Thanks! If the Bahs would follow the Bah laws in voting, in electing, in serving and in abiding by Assembly decisions, all this waste of strength through criticising others could be diverted into cooperation and achieving the Plan. Oral reports, although they exist, are considered too unreliable to be fully authoritative and are to . Despite the persecution, the Baha'i faith has attracted millions of adherents around the globe for its ability to transcend nationalism, racism and the like. Bah Allhs peculiar function was to overcome the disunity of religions and establish a universal faith. One of them said: 'How putrid has this animal become!' I hope that you may become confirmed therein, because the worst human quality and the most great sin is backbiting; more especially when it emanates from the tongues of the believers of God. "[6] Former Bah William Garlington said the Bah position in the United States "can at most be characterized as one of sympathetic disapproval" toward homosexuality. Actually, Bahais have been imprisoned and martyred since their Faith began in Persia, because of the persecution of the powerful Islamic clerics who consider the Bahai Faith and its progressive principles a threat. Bah Allh was subsequently confined by the Ottomans in Adrianople (now Edirne, Turkey) and then in Acre in Palestine (now Akko, Israel). Try making a comment like an adult and I will then treat you like one. A Question About Translating the Baha'i Writings December 11, 2022. https://bahai.works/index.php?title=Lights_of_Guidance/Backbiting,_Criticism,_Faultfinding,_Gossip,_Lies,_Slander_Etc.&oldid=121304. According to Bahai law, I would have needed the consent of both her mother (her father was already deceased), and my BIRTH (not adoptive) parents to be married to her. She agreed! Your message was successfully sent to BahaiTeachings.org. The views expressed in our content reflect individual perspectives and do not represent the official views of the Baha'i Faith. If the situation is of such gravity as to endanger the interests of the Faith, the complaint, as your National Spiritual Assembly has indicated, should be submitted to the Local Spiritual Assembly, or as you state to a representative of the institution of the Counsellors, for consideration and action. Since the Bahai Faith is a relatively young religion founded by Bahaullah in the middle of the 19th century not everyone knows a great deal about it, and some people have incorrect information. We were married the following year. Do it yourself clergy aka the horrible administrative order, no politics allowed aka also another side effect of the administrative order as a model for the world at large, no alcohol drugs gambling gossip sex outside of heterosexual monogamy aka loads and loads of rules, etc are all drawbacks of being a Bahai. [22] Bah scholar Udo Schaefer stated that the legitimization of the death penalty in cases of murder and arson is usually met with disapproval and suspicion in Europe. I am totally convinced that the Baha'i Faith is doomed to fail in its mission to bring peace, unity, and a Golden Age to humanity and I therefore resign from my past membership in the Faith. Goodbye. "You also ask what one should do to 'handle depression and anger with someone' one feels 'very positively about'. The more the friends argue back and forth and maintain, each side, that their point of view is the right one, the worse the whole situation becomes. The Bahs must be distinguished from others of humanity. Bahais have no clergy, and in every location where they reside, Bahais live according to this administrative order, following the guidance given to them by the Universal House of Justice, the first truly democratic global system of governance. Knowing you seem similar to my mindset from a brief review of your site, I might be more inclined to try the UU route. The Cause of God is endowed with tremendous powers, and the reason the believers do not gain more from it is because they have not learned to draw fully on these mighty forces of love and strength and harmony generated by the Faith. There are no initiation ceremonies, no sacraments, and no clergy. Check your email for the latest from BahaiTeachings.org. I am closer to God than I have ever been, and less confused than I have ever been. Consider this your only warning!). A primary theme of Baha'u'llahs teachings is achieving world peace through the establishment of unity, justice and equality. The Bah's are fully entitled to address criticisms to their assemblies; they can freely air their views about policies or individual members of elected bodies to the assembly, local or national, but then they must whole-heartedly accept the advice or decision of the assembly, according to the principles already laid down for such matters in If we think we can help matters by a frank and friendly talk with the individual concerned, refraining from judging or condemning, but pointing out in as kind a manner as possible the way in which, as it seems to us, the sort of conduct in question is harmful to the Cause or of a nature forbidden by the teachings, then it seems well to try that method before resorting to the more formidable method of bringing the matter before the Spiritual Assembly. Hi, exmuslim atheist here. When Criticism and Harsh Words Arise "When criticism and harsh words arise within a Bah' community, there is no remedy except to put the past behind one, and persuade all concerned to turn over a new leaf, and for the sake of God and His Faith refrain from mentioning the subjects which have led to misunderstanding and inharmony. In our group, the discourse enabled all participants to deal upfront with common misconceptions about their religions, and allowed panelists and audience members to be exposed to religions unfamiliar to them. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. But if that fails or if we feel that it is hopeless to try and deal with the matter in that way, while at the same time the case is so serious that the interests of the Cause require that it should be firmly dealt with, then the proper course is to bring the matter before the Spiritual Assembly and have it frankly and fully discussed, calling such evidence as is necessary for the elucidation of the matter. "When a difficulty is brought out into the daylight and freely discussed by a duly authorized and responsible group of people who are sincerely desirous of finding the best solution and are free from prejudice or personal motive, then there is a good chance of overcoming it, but discussion of the faults of others behind their backs by unauthorized people who have no authority to take action in the matter, is surely one of the most fertile causesprobably THE most fertile causeof disunity, and the importance of putting an end to this practice should be impressed on all Bahs.". Theimplication is that Bahai is Jewish, which may also be mistakenly inferred by some because the world headquarters of the Bahai Faith is in Haifa, Israel. [21] The Universal House of Justice stated in 1995, and has repeated since, that the teachings on sexuality are laid down in the faith's scripture and that, "the House of Justice has no authority to change this clear teaching on homosexual practice. [24] The religion has seen a few attempts at splintering, but they have remained extremely small and declined over time. The seat of the Universal House of Justice is in Haifa, Israel, in the immediate vicinity of the shrines of the Bb and Abd al-Bah and near the Shrine of Bah Allh at Bahj, near Akko. The friends must overlook their shortcomings and faults and speak only of their virtues and not their defects. We need not fear the enemies on the outside for such can be easily dealt with. He remained there until his passing in 1892. Extract from Dale Husbands blog. The great bulk of Bah teachings is concerned with social ethics. Each of us is immeasurably far from being "perfect as our Heavenly Father is perfect" and the task of perfecting our own life and character is one that requires all our attention, our will-power and energy. Shouldst thou transgress this command ACCURSED ART THOU.' One of the Bbs earliest disciples and strongest exponents was Mrz osayn Al Nr, who had assumed the name Bah Allh when he renounced his social standing and joined the Bbs. Mirza Ahmad Sohrab; Lady Ruth White. ", "He feels that you should do your utmost to call the attention of the friends to these large things, and real triumphs, and away from their personal differences and petty pre-occupations. [27] Soon after his resignation, Cole created an email list and website called H-Bahai, which became a repository of both primary source material and critical analysis on the religion. But ere long this merciful door will be closed and such enemies will be attacked with a madness. IV. ", " If any soul speak ill of an absent one, the only result will clearly be this: he will dampen the zeal of the friends and tend to make them indifferent. Beliefs, ideas and rituals of the Baha'is: 1 - Belief that Allaah is incarnated in some of His creation, and that Allaah was incarnated in al-Baab and al-Baha'. Selfless Service to Humanity, Eco-Caskets: The Spiritual How - and Why - of Green Burials, Dr. Anthony Lee and the Excavation of Buried Racial Narratives. In 1852, two years after the execution of the Bb, a fringe element in the . Message and data rates may apply. You must become distinguished for loving humanity; for unity and accord; for love and justice. A few weeks later, the NSA replied that they had accepted my resignation and expressed hope that I would one day decide to return. If some means were devised so that the doors of backbiting were shut eternally and each one of the believers unsealed his lips in praise of others, then the teachings of His Holiness Bahullh would spread, the hearts be illumined, the spirits glorified, and the human world would attain to everlasting felicity.' The Bible provides ALL the answers, in my truly humble (!) The first is that they equate Krishna to many other prophets, as if somehow Krishna in either case is the main god or spokesperson or prophet of Hinduism as a monolithic religion. I read where it clearly said in the Bahai Writings you have to explicitly deny belief in Bahaullah to be removed from National Bahai membership rolls. Your email address will not be published. ", "The worst enemies of the Cause are in the Cause and mention the Name of God. [27] Cole went on to criticize the Bah Faith in three articles written from 19982002,[28][29][30] describing a prominent Bah as "inquisitor" and "bigot", and describing Bah institutions as socially isolating, dictatorial, and controlling, with financial irregularities and sexual deviance. Velma A Good Reason to NEVER Subscribe to HBO Max! Get in touch with the Bahais in your community. The condemnation of backbiting could hardly be couched in stronger language than in these passages, and it is obviously one of the foremost obligations for Bahs to set their faces against this practice. "You ask in your letter for guidance on the implications of the prohibition on backbiting and more specifically whether, in moments of anger or depression, the believer is permitted to turn to his friends to unburden his soul and discuss his problem in human relations. It is one of the functions of the older and the more mature Bahs to help the weaker ones to iron out their difficulties and learn to really function and live like true believers!". But His Holiness Christ said: 'Look at its teeth! Parental consent should only be an issue if the married partners are still minors. Zackery M. Heern does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. There is no way Im going to use a strangers personal home as a house of worship. Though new, these beliefs originated in Twelver Shii Islam, which asserts a belief in the forthcoming return of the 12th imam (successor of Muhammad), who will renew religion and guide the faithful. The belief in fulfilled prophecies is presented by Bah' authors to demonstrate the validity of Bah'u'llh 's claim to divinity. In fact, the first school for girls in Iran was established by the Baha'is. For backbiting is divisive, it is the leading cause among the friends of a disposition to withdraw. Deborah Clark Vance earned a Ph.D. from Howard University in Intercultural Communication and served as Assoc Prof. and Chair of the Dept of Comm & Cinema at McDaniel College. The local spiritual assembly has jurisdiction over all local affairs of the Bah community. Like all Bahai Houses of Worship, it welcomes everyone, and its nine entrances symbolize the many legitimate paths to the Creator. Thank you so much! A Unitarian Bahai comes across as an idiot, again! This unique conception of religion which Abdul-Baha explained by saying These holy Manifestations of God are the Educators and Trainers of the world of existence, the Teachers of the world of humanity is not an artificial attempt to bring religions together, but instead a completely new way to see all Faiths as one organic whole rather than a collection of competing belief systems. We should therefore, as tactfully as possible, but yet firmly, do our utmost to prevent others from making accusations or complaints against others in our presence.". Over 20,000 unique works by Baha'u'llah have been identified at the Baha'i World Centre, comprising just under seven million words. In the West, liberals have criticized the Bah Faith for some of its conservative social practices, notably the prohibition on premarital or homosexual intimacy for Bahs. He teaches that God is a loving Parent who never uses threats or fear or guilt or shame in relating to Her/His children. Ironic, considering that many Bahais have non-Bahai parents who may even be racist, and thus object to their children marrying members of a different race. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. My life and Cheris together are proof that it can work! (Dale Husband: How old are you? The primary functions of both groups are to propagate the Bah Faith and protect the community. He must be a lover of the rose, no matter in what soil it may be growing. By clicking "Submit", I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and consent to receive communications (email, telephone call, or text message) from Bahaiteachings.org about news, events and offers, including via automated technology and/or prerecorded calls or messages to the number and email provided above, even if my number is a mobile number or is currently listed on any state, federal or corporate Do Not Call list. More recently I found that the Dalai Lama said something similar in just two paragraphs of his 10-chapter book, he says hes not an advocate of religious syncretism such as you find in Bahaism.. "On no subject are the Bah teachings more emphatic than on the necessity to abstain from fault-finding and backbiting while being ever eager to discover and root out our own faults and overcome our own failings. 9 Politics: Here a number of criticisms about the Bahai faith aligning itself with different historical superpowers are listed. It is the world's second-most widespread religion after Christianity, spanning the globe and working to unite it. Shouldst thou transgress this command, accursed wouldst thou be, and to this I bear witness. Religion: Kashmir Shaivism (Trika) I've always found some issues with the main idea of the Baha'i faith, for a few different reasons. Soon after this, I began my relationship with Cheri, the woman that would later become my wife. Since then, the Bahai International Community, as a non-governmental organization with a permanent seat at the United Nations, has consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council. Shoghi and the Grandsons of 'Abdu'l Baha; The Guardianship of Shoghi: Losses and Losses; Shoghi in the Will of the Master Abdu'l Baha; New History Society; Early Baha'is. Baha'u'llahs father was a minister in Irans government, which supported Shi'i Islam as the state religion. In the love of God you must become distinguished from all else. Despite their apparent differences, the worlds great religions, according to the Bahs, teach an identical truth. BAHA'IS AND THE NATURE OF GOD Judaism and Christianity are predecessors of Islam but criticism aimed directly at either of the two doesn't seem to directly affect Islam because of a belief in the Bible and Torah being corrupted or outdated versions of God's message. I should update this by noting that I separated from Cheri in December of 2011 and filed for divorce from her on May 7, 2012, finally getting the divorce granted on August 15, 2012. Ratings: +1,422. Paradise and Paradigm - Christopher Buck 1999-01-01 Comparing paradise imagery in two Persian religions, early Syriac Christianity and the Baha'i Faith, this work contributes to religious studies methodology by introducing "symbolic paradigm analysis." The Baha'i Faith in Africa - Anthony Lee 2011-10-28 In any case, good luck to you and God Bless. Its just spiritual, not practical, was one incorrect comment Ive heard about the Bahai Faith not once, but many times. 2 - Belief in the transmigration of souls, and that reward and punishment happen to the soul only. [3][9], Christian author and missiologist Ed Stetzer rejects the Bah Faith as a syncretic combination of faiths,[10] while Christian author John Ankerberg points to discrepancies between faiths to contradict the idea of unity of religion.[8]. (Quoted in Star of West, Vol. The religion began with considerable controversy. gss t ws mr lk prf tht yr prblms l lss n pltcs nd rlgn nd mre n mntal hlth sss? The Earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens, Committee Member - MNF Research Advisory Committee, PhD Scholarship - Uncle Isaac Brown Indigenous Scholarship. Baha'is were nonetheless subjected to persecution, as some Muslim clerics perceived their faith to be a heresy. If, however, we look at people from the standpoint of their faults, then being a friend to them is a formidable task. Cults separate themselves from society, and Bahais take part in society. 6. ", " Backbiting quencheth the light of the heart, and extinguisheth the life of the soul. I declared back in 2008 when I was a naive open eyed idealist about the principles without knowing about all the contradictions and stuff. The last claim is partially rooted in the presence of the Bah World Centre in northern Israel. Instead, he joined a new religious movement, started by a young Iranian, known as the Bab. You don't need to belong to a religion to be of service to others and do good in the world. By clicking "Continue" "Submit" , I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and consent to receive communications (email, telephone call, or text message) from Bahaiteachings.org about news, events and offers, including via automated technology and/or prerecorded calls or messages to the number and email provided above, even if my number is a mobile number or is currently listed on any state, federal or corporate Do Not Call list. The Christian Grace Network on YouTube November 23, 2022. Baha'u'llah, whose name means Glory of God in Arabic, was born in Tehran in 1817. After Islamic fundamentalists came to power in Iran in 1979, the 300,000 Bahs there were persecuted by the government. But this distinction must not depend upon wealththat they should become more affluent than other people. He was released in 1853 and exiled to Baghdad, where his leadership revived the Bb community. Cults separate, and the Bahai Faith unites. December 8-10, 1995 (see list of papers from #8) The claim of the Baha'i Faith to uphold the equality of men and women as a principle attracts attention from others who would also claim to be advancing the cause of sex equality, albeit from different perspectives. When not convened as a body, each member has no autonomous authority. Its interesting how much confusion this lack of a fixed building in many Bahai communities can create for members of other Faiths who feel connected to their places of worship. ", "an unwise act or statement by a Bah in one country could result in a grave set-back for the Faith there or elsewhereand even loss of the lives of fellow believers. Baha'u'llahs writings form the foundation of the Baha'i faith. This article was most recently revised and updated by, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Bahai-Faith, The British Library - An introduction to the Bahai Faith, World Religious and Spirituality Project - Bahai Faith, Bahai Faith - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11), Bahai faith - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up). Syncretic means that a religion contains nothing original, but instead is a collection of teachings culled from other religions in an attempt to fuse them. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). In the end (undefined in conventional thinking) all knees will bow before the King of all Kings, Jesus Christ. I would later realize how useful those books could have been as weapons against my former religion, but I also was able to find enough online resources for my purposes. It really doesnt matter what one calls oneself, it only matters what ones relationship is to God in reality. [35], Christian Research Journal, Winter/Spring, 1989, p. 2. ", "It is obvious that if we listen to those who complain to us about the faults of others we are guilty of complicity in their backbiting. Later, my mother, who was always hostile to the Bahai Faith because of her Baptist convictions, took those items and discarded them all without my consent. ThenI cut completely all personal ties to the Bahais in the Fort Worth area. Updates? Now is certainly not the time for any man to think of himself, or busy himself with the weaknesses of his brother; but, rather each and every Bah must concentrate on the tasks ahead and be reborn in the service of Bahullh. Bah World News Service Bah' International Community, has confiscated properties from Baha'i families. Would it please the Blessed Beauty, contribute to the lasting honour of the friends, promote the holy Faith, support the Covenant, or be of any possible benefit to any soul? [16] Thus, authorities in the Muslim world have rejected the Bah Faith and regard Bahs as apostates if they had been Muslims before conversion. In the summer and fall of 2004, I gradually came to the conviction that the Bahai Faith was no longer worthy of my allegiance. I decided that if she wanted to marry me, she would have to leave that church, because I would never join it and she still wanted us to worship together on Sundays. The Bahi Faith underwent a rapid expansion beginning in the 1960s, and by the early 21st century it had more than 180 national spiritual assemblies (national governing bodies) and several thousand local spiritual assemblies. Ive never been into having to jump through hurdles to withdraw. My family, like many Wilmette residents, witnessed its decades-long construction. Abd al-Bah actively administered the movements affairs and spread the faith to North America, Europe, and other continents. He proclaimed a spiritual doctrine emphasizing the forthcoming appearance of a new prophet or messenger of God who would overturn old beliefs and customs and usher in a new era. The electoral process excludes parties or factions, nominations, and campaigning for office. Please select which sections you would like to print: Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Instead, the Bahai Faith operates administratively with a system of local, national and international nine-member governing bodies, all democratically elected without nominations or campaigns. He observed only the whiteness of the teeth and overlooked entirely the deformity of the body, the dissolution of its organs and the bad odour. You may know of some other misconceptions, and I learned on our interfaith panel that they can be a wonderful topic for public discussion. RELATED: What Happens When You Become a Bahai? Consider, that He did not look at all at the defects of that animal; nay, rather, He searched well until He found the beautiful white teeth. Yes, the Road to Serfdom is Indeed Paved by Conservatives, you Libertarian Idiot! The Bahai House of Worship in North America is in the town where two generations of my family lived before me Wilmette, Illinois, just outside of Chicago. 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