| web link | bahai-library.com/bibliography/BIB19389 |
| reference type | Journal Article |
| title | Economic Rituals : The Structure and Meaning of Donations in the Baha'i Religion |
| journal | Social Compass : International Review of Sociology of Religion (London) |
| author | Warburg, Margit |
| Authority control 1 | Margit Warburg |
| authority control | Margit Warburg |
| year | 1993 |
| date | Mar. 1993 |
| issue | 1 |
| volume | 40 |
| abstract | A quantitative analysis of the formula of revenues and expenses of the Bahá'í Faith. Bahá'ís spend relatively high sums for magnficient edifices, which should be seen in light of the long-term goal to become the universal religion. Bahá'í revenues come fromvoluntary and anonymous contributions of 5 million believers. Obligatory giving is codified and prescribed in Bahá'í sacred texts, but non-Bahá'ís do not have the right to contribute. Contributions take on a ritual character and affirm the identity of each Bahá'í as member of a world religion. |
| language | English |
| keywords | FUNDS; HUQUQU'LLAH; ECONOMICS |
| pages | 25–31 |
| Legal note | 11. |
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