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- Sat Aug 11, 2007 4:11 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Ae-oina Kamui - Aniu Manifestation?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 11459
Re: Ae-oina Kamui - Aniu Manifestation?
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...
- Fri Aug 10, 2007 4:03 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: In the prayer for parents, what does this line mean?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 21434
In the prayer for parents, what does this line mean?
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...
- Wed Aug 08, 2007 12:29 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Wat is diffrence between bahai and muslims?????
- Replies: 19
- Views: 45634
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...
- Wed Aug 08, 2007 11:26 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Mason Remey as "Hand of the Cause" on Wikipedia
- Replies: 10
- Views: 28640
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 ...
- Wed Aug 08, 2007 9:11 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: When was this written?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 15066
- Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:08 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: "Ghosts" - cant find any references in the Baha'i
- Replies: 2
- Views: 12606
- Tue Aug 07, 2007 9:51 am
- Forum: About Baha'i Library
- Topic: Frequently Asked Questions
- Replies: 0
- Views: 49995
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
- Sat Aug 04, 2007 7:14 pm
- Forum: Non-Baha'i issues
- Topic: What's your religion?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 34003
- Sat Aug 04, 2007 6:41 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Homosexuality
- Replies: 22
- Views: 40905
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,...
- Sat Aug 04, 2007 7:25 am
- Forum: Non-Baha'i issues
- Topic: What's your religion?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 34003
- Fri Aug 03, 2007 9:34 am
- Forum: Non-Baha'i issues
- Topic: What's your religion?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 34003
- Fri Aug 03, 2007 9:33 am
- Forum: Non-Baha'i issues
- Topic: What's your religion?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 34003
- Thu Aug 02, 2007 7:15 pm
- Forum: About Baha'i Library
- Topic: have a forum for ex Baha'i views so i can avoid it
- Replies: 6
- Views: 36731
Re: have a forum for ex Baha'i views so i can avoid it
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 ...
- Thu Aug 02, 2007 6:31 pm
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: Use this presentation when commemorating Bab's Martyrdom
- Replies: 1
- Views: 22137
- Thu Aug 02, 2007 5:57 pm
- Forum: Non-Baha'i issues
- Topic: What's your religion?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 34003
What's your religion?
if its not listed, reply below and ill add it to the poll
- Thu Aug 02, 2007 12:19 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Old scriptures are useless for true baha'is?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 15239
- Thu Aug 02, 2007 6:29 am
- Forum: Non-Baha'i issues
- Topic: Not sure what to pursue at university ?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 20928
Not sure what to pursue at university ?
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 ...
- Thu Aug 02, 2007 5:23 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Old scriptures are useless for true baha'is?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 15239
(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...
- Wed Aug 01, 2007 11:43 am
- Forum: News
- Topic: Subscribe to the Bahai news mailing list
- Replies: 0
- Views: 9151
- Mon Jul 30, 2007 8:28 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Proof from the Quran?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 45542
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
The Great Announcement of the Qur'an
by Muhammad Mustafa
book available online:
http://bahai-library.com/file.php5?file ... nguage=All
- Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:58 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Is the Bahai faith shrinking?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10801
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
http://www.bahai.org.uk/uk_review/prev_iss/2/p9.htm
- Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:43 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: do animals have souls?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13780
Another similar/related thread:
http://bahai-library.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=420
Do Animals Go to Heaven?
http://bahai-library.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=420
Do Animals Go to Heaven?
- Mon Jul 30, 2007 1:57 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Homosexuality
- Replies: 22
- Views: 40905
- Mon Jul 30, 2007 1:50 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Bahai Faith & homosexuality (V.good online compilation)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 9053
Bahai Faith & homosexuality (V.good online compilation)
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.
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.
- Mon Jul 30, 2007 1:35 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Picture of Bahá´u´lláh online. What does UHJ say about this?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 71296
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...
- Mon Jul 30, 2007 1:30 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Picture of Bahá´u´lláh online. What does UHJ say about this?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 71296
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 ...
- Mon Jul 30, 2007 1:23 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Picture of Bahá´u´lláh online. What does UHJ say about this?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 71296
- Mon Jul 30, 2007 11:51 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: The revelation of the next Manifestation of God.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 20863
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...
- Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:43 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: UK to be flooded in future --- (Cant find passage)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10376
- Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:39 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: link to a schedule/guide to study the writings in two years?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 17966
Re: link to a schedule/guide to study the writings in two ye
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...
- Fri Jul 27, 2007 5:34 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Spiritual growth - (a Urantian perspective)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7677
- Fri Jul 27, 2007 7:37 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Spiritual growth - (a Urantian perspective)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7677
- Tue Jul 24, 2007 7:10 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Basic principles of the Bahai Faith
- Replies: 14
- Views: 27054
Re: 11 principles of the Bahai Faith
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...
- Sat Jul 21, 2007 5:40 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: UK to be flooded in future --- (Cant find passage)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10376
UK to be flooded in future --- (Cant find passage)
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).
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).
- Sat Jul 21, 2007 6:30 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Basic principles of the Bahai Faith
- Replies: 14
- Views: 27054
IV.--The fourth principle of Bahá'u'lláh is: The Unity of Religion and Science We may think of science as one wing and religion as the other; a bird needs two wings for flight, one alone would be useless. Any religion that contradicts science or that is opposed to it, is only ignorance--for ignoran...
- Sat Jul 21, 2007 6:12 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Basic principles of the Bahai Faith
- Replies: 14
- Views: 27054
XI.--The eleventh principle of Bahá'u'lláh is: The Power of the Holy Spirit, by which alone Spiritual Development is achieved It is only by the breath of the Holy Spirit that spiritual development can come about. No matter how the material world may progress, no matter how splendidly it may adorn i...
- Sat Jul 21, 2007 6:03 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Basic principles of the Bahai Faith
- Replies: 14
- Views: 27054
X.--The tenth principle of Bahá'u'lláh is: Education and Instruction of Women Women have equal rights with men upon earth; in religion and society they are a very important element. As long as women are prevented from attaining their highest possibilities, so long will men be unable to achieve the ...
- Sat Jul 21, 2007 6:02 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Basic principles of the Bahai Faith
- Replies: 14
- Views: 27054
IX.--The ninth principle of Bahá'u'lláh is: That Religion should not concern itself with Political Questions Religion is concerned with things of the spirit, politics with things of the world. Religion has to work with the world of thought, whilst the field of politics lies with the world of extern...
- Sat Jul 21, 2007 6:01 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Basic principles of the Bahai Faith
- Replies: 14
- Views: 27054
VIII.--The eighth principle of Bahá'u'lláh is: Universal Peace A Supreme Tribunal shall be elected by the peoples and governments of every nation, where members from each country and government shall assemble in unity. All disputes shall be brought before this Court, its mission being to prevent wa...
- Sat Jul 21, 2007 6:00 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Basic principles of the Bahai Faith
- Replies: 14
- Views: 27054
- Sat Jul 21, 2007 5:59 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Basic principles of the Bahai Faith
- Replies: 14
- Views: 27054
VI.--The sixth principle of Bahá'u'lláh is: Equal opportunity of the means of Existence Every human being has the right to live; they have a right to rest, and to a certain amount of well-being. As a rich man is able to live in his palace surrounded by luxury and the greatest comfort, so should a p...
- Sat Jul 21, 2007 5:54 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Basic principles of the Bahai Faith
- Replies: 14
- Views: 27054
V.--The fifth principle of Bahá'u'lláh is: Prejudices of Religion, Race or Sect destroy the foundation of Humanity All the divisions in the world, hatred, war and bloodshed, are caused by one or other of these prejudices. The whole world must be looked upon as one single country, all the nations as...
- Sat Jul 21, 2007 5:53 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Basic principles of the Bahai Faith
- Replies: 14
- Views: 27054
IV.--The fourth principle of Bahá'u'lláh is: The Unity of Religion and Science We may think of science as one wing and religion as the other; a bird needs two wings for flight, one alone would be useless. Any religion that contradicts science or that is opposed to it, is only ignorance--for ignoran...
- Sat Jul 21, 2007 5:46 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Basic principles of the Bahai Faith
- Replies: 14
- Views: 27054
III.--The third principle of Bahá'u'lláh is: Religion should be the Cause of Love and Affection Religion should unite all hearts and cause wars and disputes to vanish from the face of the earth, give birth to spirituality, and bring life and light to each heart. If religion becomes a cause of disli...
- Sat Jul 21, 2007 5:45 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Basic principles of the Bahai Faith
- Replies: 14
- Views: 27054
II.--The second principle of Bahá'u'lláh is: The Unity of Mankind The one all-loving God bestows His divine Grace and Favour on all mankind; one and all are servants of the Most High, and His Goodness, Mercy and loving Kindness are showered upon all His creatures. The glory of humanity is the herit...
- Sat Jul 21, 2007 5:45 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Basic principles of the Bahai Faith
- Replies: 14
- Views: 27054
I.--The first principle of Bahá'u'lláh is: ] The Search for Truth Man must cut himself free from all prejudice and from the result of his own imagination, so that he may be able to search for truth unhindered. Truth is one in all religions, and by means of it the unity of the world can be realized....
- Sat Jul 21, 2007 5:44 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Basic principles of the Bahai Faith
- Replies: 14
- Views: 27054
Basic principles of the Bahai Faith
Reference- Paris Talks, Pages 125-134 Available here: http://www.bahai-library.com/writings/abdulbaha/pt/pt.html#125 ________________________________________________________ I. --The Search after Truth. II. --The Unity of Mankind. III .--Religion ought to be the Cause of Love and Affection. IV .--Th...
- Fri Jul 20, 2007 8:10 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Homosexuality
- Replies: 22
- Views: 40905
Re: Homosexuality
I just wanted every one's opinion. I'm gay, and I was wondering how tolerant a Baha'i or the Baha'i community would be of me, as Im strongly considering becoming a Baha'i. Do u all believe homosexuality is a sin? Do u believe it is a choice? Do u believe I'm going to hell for being gay? I'm just wo...
- Fri Jul 20, 2007 7:00 am
- Forum: Non-Baha'i issues
- Topic: On Thomas Paine... the original american rebel with a cause
- Replies: 1
- Views: 18264
Re: On Thomas Paine... the original american rebel with a ca
The world is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion. -----Thomas Paine very similar to the famous bahai quote "the world is but one country and mankind its citizens" -Baha'u'llah reference: Last sentence on page 250 http://reference.bahai.org/en/t/b/GWB/gwb...
- Tue Jul 17, 2007 3:07 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Bahai view? "Why bad things happen to good people?"
- Replies: 12
- Views: 29208
Re: Bahai view? "Why bad things happen to good people?&
The passage you mentioned about disastrous events may well exist, but I'm not aware of it offhand.... this is the paragraph i was referring to. Please bear in mind that the interpretation of this passage, is, ofcourse, my own, so it might have another meaning, or another meaning in addition. On the...
- Tue Jul 17, 2007 8:42 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Bahai view? "Why bad things happen to good people?"
- Replies: 12
- Views: 29208
Re: Bahai view? "Why bad things happen to good people?&
BruceDLimber wrote:Hi again, BB!
The passage you mentioned about disastrous events may well exist, but I'm not aware of it offhand....
(??) i dont remember mentioning that where did i say that?
- Tue Jul 17, 2007 5:43 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Bahai view? "Why bad things happen to good people?"
- Replies: 12
- Views: 29208
P.S. Your many recent quotes from the Baha'i teachings are excellent--spiritually resonant with other teachings, including the UB, and supportive of the possible spiritual unity between all religions , in some ways. im just (enlightening!) you, since u said youre not a bahai so am giving you the ba...
- Mon Jul 16, 2007 5:15 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Bahai view? "Why bad things happen to good people?"
- Replies: 12
- Views: 29208
- Mon Jul 16, 2007 5:07 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Bahai view? "Why bad things happen to good people?"
- Replies: 12
- Views: 29208
- Mon Jul 16, 2007 4:49 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Bahai view? "Why bad things happen to good people?"
- Replies: 12
- Views: 29208
- Sat Jul 14, 2007 4:07 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Bahai view? "Why bad things happen to good people?"
- Replies: 12
- Views: 29208
- Thu Jul 12, 2007 6:40 pm
- Forum: News
- Topic: To Cardmaster: Are you a real person? Respond please
- Replies: 6
- Views: 31570
- Thu Jul 12, 2007 6:35 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: link to a schedule/guide to study the writings in two years?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 17966
i done a google search and came across what u were looking for :kg: Contact the institute, coz the sessions dont run anymore... http://www.wilmetteinstitute.org/development/movabletype/archives/000261.html ive copied and pasted this from their site: =========================================== Course...
- Thu Jul 05, 2007 3:17 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: link to a schedule/guide to study the writings in two years?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 17966
- Thu Jul 05, 2007 2:04 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: more info - book of Daniel & Ezra (+other books in Bible
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8200
Re: Daniel
In some answered question it mentioned proofs from the book of Daniel of the coming of Bahaullah. I was just wondering who is Daniel, is he a sort of Messenger of God, also other books are refered to such as the book of Ezra. What are these, when were they revealed, and are they related to any of t...
- Thu Jul 05, 2007 1:33 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Bahais in Vietnam (Please help to promote website)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 42311
Re: Bahais in Vietnam website - Pls help to promote
We would like to promote this site to all who might be interested (and can read Vietnamese). If you have some Vietnamese visitors to your site, appreciate if you give a link to us and help us promote this link, anyway you can. :) one fast and simple way u can promote this is to include it as your o...
- Thu Jul 05, 2007 1:29 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Bahai view? "Why bad things happen to good people?"
- Replies: 12
- Views: 29208
heres a hidden word, which is kind of related to this topic
O SON OF MAN!
For everything there is a sign. The sign of love is fortitude under My decree and patience under My trials.
(The hidden words of Bahaullah, number 48 from the arabic,
http://bahai-library.org/writings/bahaullah/hw/)
O SON OF MAN!
For everything there is a sign. The sign of love is fortitude under My decree and patience under My trials.
(The hidden words of Bahaullah, number 48 from the arabic,
http://bahai-library.org/writings/bahaullah/hw/)
- Wed Jul 04, 2007 4:37 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: The revelation of the next Manifestation of God.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 20863
- Tue Jul 03, 2007 7:27 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Bahai view? "Why bad things happen to good people?"
- Replies: 12
- Views: 29208
- Mon Jul 02, 2007 5:24 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Bahai view? "Why bad things happen to good people?"
- Replies: 12
- Views: 29208
Bahai view? "Why bad things happen to good people?"
If someone asks you this Why do bad things happen to good people what should a Bahai response/viewpoint be? I'm a fan of quotes - however long they may be - so dont hesitate, JUST POST! (so long as they are relevant ) ____________________________________________________________ Please no going off o...
- Mon Jun 25, 2007 6:50 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Old scriptures are useless for true baha'is?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 15239
Re: Old scriptures are useless for true baha'is?
Even if we recognize older religions, it does not mean we need to read their scripture to progress. "Entirely disregard" is a clear prescription. Baha'u'llah says: turn your eyes towards this Great Revelation, and entirely disregard these conflicting tales and traditions. (Gleanings 87, o...
- Sun Jun 17, 2007 9:10 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Have been asked interesting Q's + want your thoughts
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10543
Re: An Interesting Set of Questions
Sean H. wrote:4. The Bahai Faith talks very little of Zoroaster. Is there a convenient book/site/whatever that provides a good history of his life and teachings?
You might also be interested in this
http://bahai-library.com/articles/buck.zoroaster.html
- Sun Jun 17, 2007 9:06 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Have been asked interesting Q's + want your thoughts
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10543
Re: An Interesting Set of Questions
Sean H. wrote:2. Where can I find information about the Prophecies of the Coming of Baha'u'llah?
http://www.bci.org/prophecy-fulfilled/
is pretty good
- Fri Jun 08, 2007 8:58 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Spiritual Highs and Lows - do u also experience them?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5961
- Tue Jun 05, 2007 2:08 pm
- Forum: Commercial
- Topic: Looking for suggestions to reach Baha'i collectors
- Replies: 3
- Views: 27790