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British_Bahai

As to why so much is symbolic, especially in older religions there are many metaphors and things that, if taken literally, will quickly yield nonsense! More recent religions have less of this, and in the Baha'i scriptures, such symbolism is largely confined to mystical works such as The Seven Valle...

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This is another good quote which i just came across - Religion and science are the two wings upon which man's intelligence can soar into the heights, with which the human soul can progress. It is not possible to fly with one wing alone! Should a man try to fly with the wing of religion alone he woul...

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Why is is that WE, as Bahai's are not allowed to debate?...i mean religious debate! Do you mean debate with people of other religions? We are not allowed to argue: Do not argue with anyone, and be wary of disputation. Speak out the truth. If your hearer accepteth, the aim is achieved. If he is obdu...

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A good refence point http://bahai-library.com/essays/cult.html Im sure weve all come across random people online that have posted things claiming that the bahai faith is a cult because they do xyz (a list of absurd & made-up things which the bahais are meant to do - showing that they have absolu...

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QclZJh5O3KI

British_Bahai

How so? (constructive criticism please)

Sean H. wrote:Great site!!! It's exactly one of the things we need, an Ocean that people don't have to download.

It's not perfect, but it's wonderful. Thanks for the link.

British_Bahai

Well, maybe you should! ;) Im a bit like that aswell & so's my mum It was just a dream I had. I was having some problems, and someone told me in my dream that there was this prayer that the Bab' said, but you had to hear it 19 times before you recited it yourself... I don't put much credence on ...

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where did u hear about this, or who told u this (eg did u read about this on the net, or did someone tell u this and u no longer have contact with this person?) the answer to this question will give u an indication as to how correct (the fact about this prayer) is true... (i.e. - almost always, thin...

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The practice of abortion--which is absolutely criminal as it involves the deliberate destruction of human life--is forbidden in the Cause. (to an individual believer, 25 August 1939) (Darrick, please do not take this the wrong way - its in my nature to question everything that i read, in particular...

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(1) Bahaullah Himself stipulated the male membership of the Universal House of Justice and no reason was given. Every religion has mysteries, and our scriptures indicate that the reason will become clear in the future. (2) The stipulation over membership does not contradict the principle of the equa...

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:indy: Ladies and gentlemen! Yet another excellent website: http://bahairesearch.com/ ...and it supports these languages Arabic Bulgarian Chinese Dutch English French German Hungarian Japanese Persian Portuguese Russian Spanish Ukrainian Its kinda similar to the Ocean software, which is free to down...

British_Bahai

Wow, you should write a book - I learnt a lot from just reading this.

Good stuff, keep it up.

British_Bahai

wow, excellent!
u should post up more of these types of bahai predictions and (fulfilments) (if thats the proper term)

i love reading things like these

British_Bahai

http://bci.org/islam-bahai/

British_Bahai

If a worker in a company insists on making a claim that he is the real CEO of the company, of course, any reasonable company would eject him. It is not that such a company has prejudice. It is necessary to maintain its own functioning. Brett excellent analogy, i think more people understand it when...

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Testing, testing... Last explanatory post and request for the sharing of perspectives and light on the ignorance of apathy disappeared? Is the delete icon only on new messages for a while so anyone can delete them if they object to something based on first impressions and/or misunderstandings, in t...

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> IRANIAN GOVERNMENT CAMPAIGN AGAINST BAHA'IS SHOWS NEW FACETS > > NEW YORK, 21 September 2007 (BWNS) -- The bulldozing of a Baha'i cemetery in Iran last week is the latest in a series of incidents in a government-led campaign of hatred against Baha'is. > > The destruction of the cemetery by individ...

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oh,oh,oh! you HAVE to include this one aswell!! :D I've highlighted the best part of the sentence (my opinion of course!) but if you do decide to use this, make sure to use the WHOLE quote, as it sets it very nicely!!!. "During the last six thousand years nations have hated one another, it is n...

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how about this one? :smile: We must now highly resolve to arise and lay hold of all those instrumentalities that promote the peace and well-being and happiness, the knowledge, culture and industry, the dignity, value and station, of the entire human race. reference - the secret of divine civilisatio...

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Ok, another question! :computer: I am assuming that this is related to the writing of a bahai will. 3. Inheritance: [the method of dividing the estate is to be applied in cases of intestacy. See item o. in this section] a. Inheritance falls into the following categories: 1. children: 1,080 out of 2,...

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Are Bahai's allowed to remarry a wife which they have previously divorced? (I was skim-reading my kitab-aqdas and just noticed this.) I have highlighted the two parts which confuse me because they seem contradictory. Kitab Aqdas, pages 152-153 http://www.bahai-library.com/writings/bahaullah/aqdas/s...

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thanks - youre like a walking-encyclopedia lol.
I always save these pages so that i can print them out and keep as reference

Thanks again for all your useful replies - i always learn a lot from you

British_Bahai

I think it means that since this is the greatest of the Dispensations, promised by all of the other Manifestations of God, that parents are richly blessed if their children recognize Baha'u'llah ; and the prayers of Baha'i children for their parents have a special character and effect. Brent thats ...

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Since it twice mentions the World Crusade at the end, it may have been written in the period 1953-1963. Brent Well i'll be damned if it really is an authentic document! :eek: Here are my reasons as to why it may be fake: 1 - as far as im aware, the NSA's role is to convey news to the bahais within ...

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Well, this is all that I know:

Look at the name of its web address,
http://bci.org/prophecy-fulfilled/
it branches off the BCI website (Bahá'í Communications International).

So im 99% sure and have to say yes

British_Bahai

Yeah it is. I would suggest people to print out the website, because its such a good reference point

British_Bahai

For those of you who are interested...

http://bci.org/prophecy-fulfilled/

British_Bahai

i think i remember reading something somewhere but my memory is really bad and cant remember, i'll post it up when i come across it... if i think hard, i might be able to remember where i read it by this afternoon...

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0aylHuBHKQ

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actually it shows/*emphasises* the main bahai principle of unity. The whole point of the bahai faith is unity. we all know that disunity occurs when different schisms (more commonly referred to as "divisions") arise. if somebody deliberately goes against the teachings of a faith/religion i...

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this fully answers your question. http://bahai-library.com/index.php5?file=uhj_wives_bahaullah.html To whoever who's reading this: this question has been asked a few times, so you might aswell bookmark the above site, because you will undoubtedly refer back to it sooner or later. It is also a good i...

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http://www.bahai.org/persecution/iran

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but im still trying to figure this bit out and why this dispensation (the bahai faith) makes prayer for the parents different/unique, in comparison to other religions. * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ O Lord! In this Most Great Dispensation Thou dost accept the...

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i came across this, i think this is the answer ______________________________________________________ some answered questions, topic #62 http://reference.bahai.org/en/t/ab/SAQ/saq-62.html 62: PERFECTIONS ARE WITHOUT LIMIT Know that the conditions of existence are limited to the conditions of servitu...

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What is the purpose of the text at the beginning and end of the Hidden words. Whats the story behind it? Im referring to these: (at the beginning) HE IS THE GLORY OF GLORIES This is that which hath descended from the realm of glory, uttered by the tongue of power and might, and revealed unto the Pro...

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As a Bahai i respect everyone's belief, but personally, I only view Bahaullah as the manifestation of God for this day. Before anybody says anything, im not trying to be "intellectual". I was not born into a Bahai family - my dad's side are muslim. Religion was never forced onto me which i...

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Ive always wondered about these two points, but have never known the proper answer. What does this mean??? * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ O Lord! In this Most Great Dispensation Thou dost accept the intercession of children in behalf of their parents(1) . Thi...

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Which is sacred book or sacred writing of bahai's i mean name of that holy book or sacred writing................ Persian name: The Kitab-i- Aqdas English: The most holy book (but everyone refers to it as the 'Kitab-i-Aqdas) Abdul baha is only massenger or they give their throne to someone....?? in...

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I do not think Mason Remey's title as Hand was ever revoked, because when he became a covenant-breaker, the Guardian had already died. If the Hands or the UHJ had the authority to revoke the title, surely they would have the authority to grant it? But they did not (and do not): they have concluded ...

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no such thing exists.

Anyone can write a load of mumbo-jumbo, and at the bottom of it put
"NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY OF THE BAHÁ'ÍS OF THE UNITED STATES".

Besides, thats not the style in which an NSA write things.

British_Bahai

Great post, Brettz.

Also, if you want to do research in Bahai literature, dont search for "ghosts", search for "spirits".

British_Bahai

Please go to the following site if you have any issues (see list below) http://bahai-library.com/forum/faq.php Login and Registration Issues Why can't I log in? Why do I need to register at all? Why do I get logged off automatically? How do I prevent my username from appearing in the online user lis...

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I haven't decided yet, so I chose "Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist" Well, that does surprise me, Zazaban. Yet, it has been estimated there are 4000 to 5000 different religions in the world; and i think there are as many different religions as there are people, so it is impossible at...

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The reason why im saying this is because right now in the scientific world, people are still debating whether it is a choice or whether the child has always had gay characteristics (i.e as a child, when he/she was unaware of what sex actually is). Actually, it's not debated in the scientific world,...

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richard, as a bahai, im fully aware of that concept.

its just a simple poll to see the diverse range of people who visit this site, thats all

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who chose buddhism?

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i chose 'bahai'

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Was wondering if we could have a forum for ex Baha'i views. Would also like a forum for seekers views. also would like an introduction corner/forum. also a forum for proven Baha'is in good standing forum {thus I do not have to read ex-baha'i commentary if I don't want to} oneness dh :yes: Jonah, i ...

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Yes, this is excellent.
Thanks for posting the link.

I downloaded this onto my laptop and took it with me to our gathering.

peace

British_Bahai

if its not listed, reply below and ill add it to the poll

British_Bahai

richard wrote:And BB,
Please believe me, it has not been my intent, or desire to give you a rough time. At 72, i see godly qualities in you which i do not recall having when i was in my early 20's. richard

far from it, ive never thought your posts have given me a rough time! you seem really kind.

British_Bahai

If you are thinking of going to university but arent 100% sure if your chosen degree/course is the right one for you, read this... (hopefully it should influence your decision).... The individual should, prior to engaging in the study of any subject, ask himself what its uses are and what fruit and ...

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(thanks for posting that, brettz9. I couldnt find that quote anywhere. Im gonna highlight that bit in my book RIGHT NOW!) Thats what i was trying to say here: In order to progress you **do** need to read holy writings of other faiths/religions. There are many reasons, and here are two top reasons wh...

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Baha'u'llah
The Great Announcement of the Qur'an
by Muhammad Mustafa

book available online:
http://bahai-library.com/file.php5?file ... nguage=All

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No way! If the Bahai faith was shrinking then we wouldnt have got a message from Tony Blair!

http://www.bahai.org.uk/uk_review/prev_iss/2/p9.htm

British_Bahai

Another similar/related thread:

http://bahai-library.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=420
Do Animals Go to Heaven?

British_Bahai

I suggest you learn more about the Baha'i faith before you consitor joining. one of the first, basic things I learns was that there isn't a believe in the standard heaven and hell, or any sort of "sin" (which is a concept really only in Christianity.) No, Baha'is do not believe it is a ch...

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This is an *excellent* compilation online

http://www.religioustolerance.org/hom_bah.htm

I've opened up a new thread especially - I've already given this link in another thread but lots of people might not know about it.

British_Bahai

I'm drawing on my own often-faulty memory here, but I believe one of the photos has been shown on special occasions like the inaugurating of Houses of Worship. And of course it can be seen on pilgrimage.-Jonah Correct! See below, aswell: source - http://bahai-library.com/uhj/cbreakers.and.photos.ht...

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Also if its permissible to look at Bahaullah's picture which someone else whether Bahai or non Bahai posted on the internet, how come an official Bahai website, a respected Bahai website like bahai.org or something doesnt put Bahaullah's picture so that people can see his picture if we are allowed ...

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shm wrote:I dont get it, if we are allowed to look at the picture of Bahaullah thats somewhere on the internet, how come the NSA would tell u that u cant show other people Bahaullah's picture.????

says who?! we're not!!

British_Bahai

Is the Kitáb-i-Aqdas refering to solar or lunar years? I think solar years. Reason why: Given that the Bahá’í calendar (see notes 26 and 147) is a solar calendar , it remains for the Universal House of Justice to determine whether the Twin Holy Birthdays are to be celebrated on a solar or lunar bas...

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Thanks, richard but that doesnt really answer my question

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Does anyone know where I can find that specific paragraph im looking for?

pilgrimbrent - have you come across it? You seem to be well-read !

British_Bahai

If I can find it, I'll post the list later . I think that as far as the benefit of studying together, the Wilmette Institute is a great idea, for on line study. But if you can find interested people in your area, reading and discussing any of the Books together can be very rewarding; and maybe just...

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Also, you said: "When most people read something and find it interesting, naturally they want to know where it has been taken from. Its as simple as that." Great, but if it's seen as interesting and worthwhile, why would folks not be into commenting on it, or discussing it. And for that m...

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Hi there Richard,

There is no need to get upset over something so minor. I am simply adding references, that’s all.

When most people read something and find it interesting, naturally they want to know where it has been taken from. Its as simple as that.

Take care

British_Bahai

Outstanding, BB... And i must believe that the accomplishments of all eleven principles are rooted in the spiritual truth of the love that we eventually learn from the Holy Spirit in each of us that helps us become sincerely motivated to grow and progress in our relationships with God and each othe...

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I cant find the passage in the bahai texts, which basically says that in the future, the UK will be flooded and will no longer exist

I think the Guardian wrote this but im not sure.
(I have not seen the passage myself, i was told about this by my mum).

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