The year begins on the first day of spring, March 21, which is one of several holy days in the Bah calendar. 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. Bah Faith, religion founded in Iraq in the mid-19th century by Mrz osayn Al Nr, who is known as Bah Allh (also spelled Bahullh), which in Arabic means Glory of God. The cornerstone of Bah belief is the conviction that Bah Allh and his forerunner, who was known as the Bb (Persian: Gateway), were manifestations of God, who in his essence is unknowable. | The Bahai Insider, Pingback: Dale Husband: Why I Abandoned the (Haifan) Bahai Faith Bah Censorship, Pingback: Another reason to despise Michael Shermer | Dale Husband's Intellectual Rants, Pingback: A Critical Analysis of the The Kitb-i-Aqdas, Part Three | Dale Husband's Intellectual Rants, Pingback: A Conversion to Mormonism | Dale Husband's Intellectual Rants, Pingback: Featured in a magazine critical of the Bahai Faith | Dale Husband's Intellectual Rants, At the gate of the garden some stand and look within, but do not care to enter. The governance of the Bah community begins on the local level with the election of a local spiritual assembly. The local spiritual assembly has jurisdiction over all local affairs of the Bah community. "You are quite correct in your understanding of the importance of avoiding backbiting; such conduct strikes at the very unity of the Bah community. tht ws qck. 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'. Bah's recognize the coming of Bah'u'llh as the latest expression of God's guidance . For the most part, though, individual Bahai communities do not have a Bahai House of Worship, which are actually more like a gift to the community, not for exclusive use by Bahais. It really doesnt matter what one calls oneself, it only matters what ones relationship is to God in reality. 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. It was during this exile that he publicly announced the establishment of the Baha'i faith. Every attempted Bah schism has failed to attract more than a few hundred individuals and declined over time. The other exclaimed: 'How it is deformed!' (5) Moral concerns. But this distinction must not depend upon wealththat they should become more affluent than other people. Baha'is believe that God has . I am closer to God than I have ever been, and less confused than I have ever been. Selfless Service to Humanity, In fact, Bahaullah mandated that his followers involve themselves in social action when he said, Be anxiously concerned with the needs of the age ye live in, and center your deliberations on its exigencies and requirements.. Goodbye. 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. 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. 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. If some means were devised so that the doors of backbiting could be shut eternally and each one of the believers of God unsealed his tongue in the praise of the other, then the teachings of His Holiness Baha'o'llah (Bahullh) would be spread, the hearts illuminated, the spirits glorified and the human world would attain to everlasting felicity. Another Haifan Bahai Gets Busted on Reddit, A Challenge Leads to a Peaceful Resolution, The Next UUA Presidential Election Seems to be in Trouble, An unethical teaching from the Caleb and Sophia Series, A Question About Translating the Bahai Writings. He concluded from this that the Bah' World Faith must be God's religion. BAHA'IS AND THE NATURE OF GOD The Bah Faith is a relatively new religion teaching the essential worth of all religions and the unity of all people. Instead, he joined a new religious movement, started by a young Iranian, known as the Bab. The Baha'i Faith is not just a collection of philosophical principles or an attempt to combine or conflate religions. But ere long this merciful door will be closed and such enemies will be attacked with a madness. Backbiting, Criticism, Faultfinding, Gossip, Lies, Slander Etc. This is the conduct and the manner of the real Bahais (Bahs). "If we profess loyalty to Bahullh, to our Beloved Master and our dear Guardian, then we must show our love by obedience to these explicit teachings. Baha'u'llahs followers disseminated his teachings in the Middle East and beyond. His son and successor, Abdu'l-Baha, traveled to Europe and the United States to spread the faith. 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. Ive never been into having to jump through hurdles to withdraw. In such cases, of course, the name of the person or persons involved will have to be mentioned. In the love of God you must become distinguished from all else. 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 World News Service Bah' International Community, has confiscated properties from Baha'i families. Out of the frying pan and into the fire, so to speak. Indeed Baha'u'llah claimed to be the manifestation of God that the Bab had foretold and gained a large following. Bahs believe in the oneness of humanity and devote themselves to the abolition of racial, class, and religious prejudices. On the national scale, each year Bahs elect delegates to a national convention that elects a national spiritual assembly with jurisdiction over Bahs throughout an entire country. "he suggests you write the National Spiritual Assembly in a loving spirit, and point out to them how it distresses you to think that, after so many years of service, statements about you which you consider unjustified should be preserved. When not convened as a body, each member has no autonomous authority. Handwriting Analysis of the Will of Abdu'l Baha by Dr. Mitchell; Hermann . Bahais have no clergy. Because the Bahai Faith is based in the grassroots, any social action is the result of consultative decisions made in any given locality and depends on local capacities. Most criticism has come from Iranian enemies with a reputation for deception, Christian groups intending to smear the religion, and disaffected former Baha'is who largely criticize individuals in the administration. Realizing that I had to remove myself from that community outright as a matter of honor, I wrote the following letter: To the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahais of the United States, Some discover a hornets nest in the garden and fearing being STUNG TO DEATH, run out of the garden in horror. ", " 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. If he looks to this side and that to see how Tom and Harry are getting on and to criticise their ploughing, then his own furrow will assuredly become crooked. Its 2014 now. [7][8], The Bah Faith has maintained its unity and avoided serious division, although several attempts have been made to create sects. I, too, am considering resigning my membership. While Bahais dont have traditional churches or mosques, local Bahai communities may decide to rent or buy a meeting place, usually called a Bahai Center, depending on the size of the Bahai community and their circumstances. If capable, those between the ages of 15 and 70 are required to fast 19 days a year, going without food or drink from sunrise to sunset. My life and Cheris together are proof that it can work! The principal Bah tenets are the essential unity of all religions and the unity of humanity. in practice you would have lost your administrative rights anyway,. 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? Also, the lack of actual places of worship was another big shock. "I hope that the believers of God will shun completely backbiting, each one praising the other cordially and believe that backbiting is the cause of Divine wrath, to such an extent that if a person backbites to the extent of one word, he may become dishonored among all the people, because the most hateful characteristic of man is fault-finding. [32][33] He specifically criticized the work of individual Bah scholars he saw as defending Bah orthodoxy at the expense of historical rigour, including William S. Hatcher,[32] Muhammad Afnan,[32] Juan Cole[33] (although Cole subsequently left the religion), Nader Saiedi,[34] and Moojan Momen. The clear, forthright responses he gave to the criticism that "the Baha'i Faith offers nothing new," have become, during the intervening century, a classic catalog of the many unique and unprecedented aspects of the Baha'i teachings and principles. Still others encircle this garden inhaling the fragrance of the flowers, having enjoyed its full beauty, pass out again by the same gate. The Bahs must be distinguished from others of humanity. 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 last claim is partially rooted in the presence of the Bah World Centre in northern Israel. ", "One must see in every human being only that which is worthy of praise. The problem is that everything you hear in the news is about the superficiality, immorality, and degradation of Hollywood. The electoral process excludes parties or factions, nominations, and campaigning for office. [1][2], The criticism and challenges it has faced vary considerably in different regions of the world. "The only way jealousy or petty attitudes can be overcome is by the love and tact of the teacher; these are not things that can be solved by a 'ruling'.". There is no way Im going to use a strangers personal home as a house of worship. Once they are ADULTS, they should be treated like adults, period. [23], The Bah teachings emphasize the need for unity, and have an official line of succession of leadership to prevent schism. He must be a seeker of the truth, no matter from what source it come. 2,070. Extract from Dale Husbands blog. 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 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. A Unitarian Bahai comes across as an idiot, again! The Orthodox Bah Faith is an extremely small Bah sect that was formed in 1960 by Mason Remey, and subsequently was the name used by one of his disputed successors, Joel Marangella.The sect is defined by a belief that the Guardianship of Shoghi Effendi (1921-1957) continued with further appointees, whereas the mainstream Bahs follow a line of leadership that transitioned to . One must expose the praiseworthy qualities of the souls and not their evil attributes. About 5 million people worldwide adhere to the Baha'i faith, according to Patheos.com, but other sources say there are as many as 7 million around the world.. I do not desire for you financial distinction. p. 192) Bahullh says in the Hidden Words: 'Breathe not the sins of others so long as thou art a sinner. The Bb was arrested and, after several years of incarceration, was executed in 1850. Baha'i Viewpoint Heaven and Hell are not seen as literal places that the soul of man goes after physical death but are seen as the . The Baha'i faith. The external article completely drops any pretenses of neutrality, blaming certain events (like the attempted assassination of Iranian officials) as done by . He appointed his eldest grandson, Shoghi Effendi Rabbn (18971957), his successor. Summed up in Baha'u'llahs words: The Earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.. 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. He was released in 1853 and exiled to Baghdad, where his leadership revived the Bb community. "Thou hast written regarding aims. Located there long before Israel became a nation, it happened because Bahaullah had been exiled to the prison city of Akka in Palestine, then part of the Ottoman Empire, about 85 years before the state of Israel was founded. Corrections? Maybe there is a wisdom in asking for parental consent after all, reading how this marriage of two adults ended up. Message and data rates may apply. 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. Heaven and Hell and the Baha'i Faith. In Iran, where the religion was founded, universities refuse to admit Baha'i students, Baha'i cemeteries have been destroyed and the countrys Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has confiscated properties from Baha'i families. The stupidity of that idea should be obvious. Eventually, what started as a compromise between us grew into a case of full blown allegiance to the UU church for both of us. Its like Scientology in trying to manage apostasy in this way. [15] Douglas Martin wrote that Miller's writings were driven by animus against what he saw as a successful rival faith that was moving into Christian lands. The Bah Faith is a relatively new religion teaching the essential worth of all religions and the unity of all people.. ", "When we see the condition the world is in today, we must surely forget these utterly insignificant internal disturbances, and rush, unitedly, to the rescue of humanity. Cults have charismatic leaders, and Bahais have no clergy or leaders at all. There is, of course the right of appeal from the Local to the National Assembly, and from that to Shoghi Effendi,* but the matter ought to be dealt with, in the first instance, by the Local Spiritual Assembly. For many, the Baha'i faith is one of the most universal religions. 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.' I sometimes hear, from those without much knowledge of the Bahai Faith, that it is syncretic. Does it really matter? If manifestations are allowed to contradict one another, then there is no way to separate false manifestations from true ones or to discover if any of them really speak for the true and living God. On January 18, a court in Iran's Mazandaran province ordered that property belonging to Bahai citizen Sheida Taeed be confiscated and transferred to the "Execution of Imam Khomeini's Order," a committee controlled by . 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. How cadaverous looking!' [26], Bahs have been accused, particularly by successive Iranian governments, of being agents or spies of Russia, Britain, the Shah, the United States, and as agents of Zionismeach claim being linked to each regime's relevant enemy and justifying anti-Bah actions. Lights of Guidance/Backbiting, Criticism, Faultfinding, Gossip, Lies, Slander Etc. That Baha'u'llah was the Manifestation of God for this day and be obedient to the covenant. Ratings: +1,422. "[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. Throughout his life, Bah'u'llah penned over 100 volumes in Arabic and Persian. (Dale Husband: How old are you? 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. There are more than 100,000 local Baha'i communities in places as diverse as Chile, Cambodia and the United States. IV. But there are always some who enter and, becoming intoxicated with the splendor of what they behold, remain for life to tend the garden.. Cults often promote violence, and Bahais are peaceful, non-violent citizens. 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. Ottoman officials later moved Baha'u'llah to the prison city of Akka in Palestine. I composed that letter on my computer and mailed it in January of 2005. When we did, I left behind at the house most of the Bahai books and other literature I had collected from my eight or nine years as a Bahai. 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. The letters or contact of why you are withdrawing are also another reason why not to do so. ", " Backbiting quencheth the light of the heart, and extinguisheth the life of the soul. In brief, you must become distinguished in all the virtues of the human world; for faithfulness and steadfastness; for philanthropic deeds and service to the human world; for love toward every human being; for unity and accord with all people; for removing prejudices and promoting international peace. (2) The absence of personal requirements (Baha'i demands) for the Manifestations. 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. How blessed are these aims, especially the prevention of backbiting! Bah Allhs peculiar function was to overcome the disunity of religions and establish a universal faith. In any case, good luck to you and God Bless. If we allow our attention and energy to be taken up in efforts to keep others right and remedy their faults, we are wasting precious time. Despite their apparent differences, the worlds great religions, according to the Bahs, teach an identical truth. The religion officially formed in 1863, but a Shiite Muslim man in Iran began paving the way in 1844 by announcing a new prophet was to come - after Muhammad. Soon after, early American converts began embracing the new religion. [1] Western academics have criticized the requirement for Bahs to seek pre-publication review when publishing on the religion[3] and the exclusion of women from serving on the Universal House of Justice. Bahaullahs revelation has been recognized as an independent global Faith in most of the countries of the world. 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. You don't need to belong to a religion to be of service to others and do good in the world. gss t ws mr lk prf tht yr prblms l lss n pltcs nd rlgn nd mre n mntal hlth sss? A comparative analysis of the Baha'i and Christian views of heaven and hell. Vangelis was a Living Legend.and he Remains a Legend Forever! As a member of Irans nobility, Baha'u'llah was offered a government position. [19] Abdu'l-Bah said that it would become clear in the future why the restriction was in place. The Bah religion originally grew out of the Bb faith, or sect, which was founded in 1844 by Mrz Al Moammad of Shrz in Iran. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. The Bah Faith and its predecessor, the Bb religion, originated in the nineteenth-century Persian Empire, arousing considerable opposition, initially on purely theological and doctrinal grounds; it was perceived by many Iranians as threat to established power and authority in Persia.. If, however, we look at people from the standpoint of their faults, then being a friend to them is a formidable task. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). My life has changed in ways that I had hoped the Bahai Faith would help me do, but in 35 years has not. 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. Baha'is, for example, embrace interracial marriage and education for girls. I understand that I can withdraw my consent at any time. Select search scope, currently: articles+ all catalog, articles, website, & more in one search; catalog books, media & more in the Stanford Libraries' collections; articles+ journal articles & other e-resources Your opinion is based on no facts whatsoever and therefore is not worth considering. In the summer and fall of 2004, I gradually came to the conviction that the Bahai Faith was no longer worthy of my allegiance. [24] The religion has seen a few attempts at splintering, but they have remained extremely small and declined over time. ", "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. Shoghi Effendi (Guardian of the Baha'i Faith) wrote about this. Without the support of the UUs at First Jefferson Church, I might have never had the courage to do battle against the corrupt, idiotic Haifan Bahai Administrative Order as I have done. "[25] Excommunication among Bahs is rare and reserved for those actively promoting schism. 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. How very interesting,I too declared the same time but now find myself so spiritually down in the mouth, I take great objection to the anti-homosexual stance having got dear friends that are homosexual, also I actually enjoy the occasional glass of wine in the evening with my husband, the Bahai Calendar continues to baffle me and I cant get to grips with this fasting business, oh dear.Im not actually a bad person but find the faith quite difficult, I intend withdrawing from the faith as Im certainly not spiritually fulfilled, the people are nice but its not for me anymore. 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). 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. This body applies the laws promulgated by Bah Allh and legislates on matters not covered in the sacred texts. Today, Baha'u'llahs shrine, now in Israel, is an important pilgrimage site. https://bahai.works/index.php?title=Lights_of_Guidance/Backbiting,_Criticism,_Faultfinding,_Gossip,_Lies,_Slander_Etc.&oldid=121304. Criticism of the Baha'i Faith I can only speak for myself, but I consider direct and detailed criticism of the Baha'i Faith to be an essential part of the recovery process involved in leaving it. The primary functions of both groups are to propagate the Bah Faith and protect the community. 9 Politics: Here a number of criticisms about the Bahai faith aligning itself with different historical superpowers are listed. Large-scale persecutions of his adherents, the Bbs, followed. 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. Throughout his life, Bah'u'llah penned over 100 volumes in Arabic and Persian. I am totally convinced that the Bahai 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. According to Bah' belief, there have been individuals throughout history who were Manifestations of God, who founded major world religions and had certain supernatural powers, such as the ability to prophesy. In 1850, the Bab was charged by Shi'i religious officials with heresy and was put to death by firing squad. Will and Testament of 'Abdul-Baha; Shoghi Effendi. The Quran puts forth the same idea, because along with Muhammad it includes the Old Testament prophets and also Christ. "You also ask what one should do to 'handle depression and anger with someone' one feels 'very positively about'. Therefore, Baha'u'llahs teachings specifically advocate for racial unity, gender equality, universal education, and harmony of science and religion. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. In fact, the first school for girls in Iran was established by the Baha'is. I have been studying AJ Millers teachings for 17 months now. Others step inside, behold its beauty, but do not penetrate far. Its just spiritual, not practical, was one incorrect comment Ive heard about the Bahai Faith not once, but many times. 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