Ottoman officials later moved Baha'u'llah to the prison city of Akka in Palestine. The Baha'i faith. Origin of the Baha'i Religion. The Bah' Faith is a world religion based on the teachings of Bah'u'llh. Your message was successfully sent to BahaiTeachings.org. RELATED: What is the Best Way to Worship? Extract from Dale Husbands blog. He was kept in an underground prison in Tehran, which Baha'u'llah describes in his writings as filthy, dark and foul beyond comparison.. 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. Shouldst thou transgress this command, accursed wouldst thou be, and to this I bear witness. The governance of the Bah community begins on the local level with the election of a local spiritual assembly. The central figure of the religion is Baha'u'llah, and Baha'is consider him to be the latest in a series of divine messengers. Others step inside, behold its beauty, but do not penetrate far. [7][8], The Bah Faith has maintained its unity and avoided serious division, although several attempts have been made to create sects. A third cried out: 'What a stench! People who leave the religion, transgress community standards, or attack it externally are not considered Covenant-breakers. 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. 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. My life and Cheris together are proof that it can work! He was asked 'How shall I overcome seeing the faults of othersrecognizing the wrong in others? (4) The Miller analysis of the Baha'i Faith. Does it really matter? Jehovah's Witnesses and Baha'is were among the most . A comparative analysis of the Baha'i and Christian views of heaven and hell. [35] By contrast, MacEoin generally praised the work in Bah studies of Bah historian Peter Smith and non-Bah sociologist Margit Warburg. There are no initiation ceremonies, no sacraments, and no clergy. How blessed are these aims, especially the prevention of backbiting! In this two-part article we will briefly examine: (1) the Baha'i approach to other religions; (2) the absence of the personal requirements Baha'i demands for the Manifestations; (3) anachronistic Baha'i scriptures; (4) the Miller analysis of the Baha'i faith; (5) moral concerns; (6) some Baha'i errors; and (7) failed prophecy and Baha'i misuse of Cults separate themselves from society, and Bahais take part in society. Heaven and Hell and the Baha'i Faith. You know nothing about why my marriage failed and it had nothing to do with lack of parental consent. The followers of such sects are labeled Covenant-breakers, shunned, and viewed as enemies of the faith. Handwriting Analysis of the Will of Abdu'l Baha by Dr. Mitchell; Hermann . 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. Again, it doesnt really matter. 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. Goodbye. "You also ask what one should do to 'handle depression and anger with someone' one feels 'very positively about'. "As to backbiting, the House of Justice points out that learning not to concern oneself with the faults of others seems to be one of the most difficult lessons for people to master, and that failing in this is a fertile cause of disputes among Bahs as it is among men and women in general. Bah Allh was arrested in 1852 and jailed in Tehrn, where he became aware that he was the prophet and messenger of God whose coming had been predicted by the Bb. Do this whenever you are tried through the words or deeds of others. His son and successor, Abdu'l-Baha, traveled to Europe and the United States to spread the faith. 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. Bahs believe that all the founders of the world's great religions have been manifestations of God and agents of a progressive divine plan for the education of the human race. The Bb was arrested and, after several years of incarceration, was executed in 1850. [1] They also. 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. I encourage you to look him up and see if it resonates with you. 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. [4][5] These issues may be only marginal to the numerically dominant Bah community outside of Europe and North America. A "Unitarian Baha'i" comes across as an idiot, again! I, too, am considering resigning my membership. For you I desire spiritual distinction; that is, you must become eminent and distinguished in morals. The Bahs must be distinguished from others of humanity. (5) Moral concerns. At the same time, the Baha'i faith has spread around the globe. Bah's recognize the coming of Bah'u'llh as the latest expression of God's guidance . 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. Finding out about what the Bahai Faith was actually about rather than all the stuff they like to advertise was a big shock. (Quoted in Star of West, Vol. Man must be a lover of the light, no matter from what dayspring it may appear. In any case, good luck to you and God Bless. Indeed Baha'u'llah claimed to be the manifestation of God that the Bab had foretold and gained a large following. Quoted in, Last edited on 12 February 2023, at 13:17, Political accusations against the Baha'i Faith, "The Economist explains: The Bahai faith", "Possible Criticisms of the Baha'i Faith from a Feminist Perspective", "The Baha'i Faith in America as Panopticon, 1963-1997", "Fundamentalism in the Contemporary U.S. Baha'i Community", "Bah' Youth and Sexuality A Personal/Professional View", "Missionary as Historian: William Miller and the Bah' Faith", "Marginality and Apostasy in the Baha'i Community", "An Introduction to Bah' Law: Doctrinal Foundations, Principles and Structures", "A Short Introduction to the Bah' Faith", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Criticism_of_the_Bah_Faith&oldid=1138934100, This page was last edited on 12 February 2023, at 13:17. tht ws qck. There also exist in the Bah Faith appointive institutions, such as the Hands of the Cause of God and the continental counselors. Baha'is believe that God has . Goodbye. Unfortunately, not only average people, but average Bahs, are very immature; gossip, trouble-making, criticism, seem easier than the putting into practice of love, constructive words and cooperation. This page was last edited on 31 December 2020, at 01:55. You will overcome self, you will not even have time to think of the faults of others'. Instead, he joined a new religious movement, started by a young Iranian, known as the Bab. In Acre in northern Israel, a former prison city of the Ottoman Empire, the barracks where Bahullh was imprisoned starting in 1868. 3 - Belief that all religions are valid, and that the Torah and Gospel have . My life has changed in ways that I had hoped the Bahai Faith would help me do, but in 35 years has not. Pingback: Why peace activists (and critics of religion) sometimes fail Dale Husband's Intellectual Rants. However, from a Bahai perspective if your relationship to God has not been directed by the revelation of Bahaullah than we are really talking more about ones own vain imaginings as opposed to reality. [24] The religion has seen a few attempts at splintering, but they have remained extremely small and declined over time. Message and data rates may apply. All national spiritual assemblies of the world periodically constitute themselves an international convention and elect a supreme governing body known as the Universal House of Justice. 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. Subsequent public protests and mob violence claimed the lives of thousands of his followers. 9 Politics: Here a number of criticisms about the Bahai faith aligning itself with different historical superpowers are listed. 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. Reading and Reacting to The Gadfly Molehill. ", "As regards backbiting, i.e., discussing the faults of others in their absence, the teachings are very emphatic. 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. That looked like denial to me, so I dismissed it and threw away the letter. 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. All done! 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. [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. 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. 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. Soon the Bbs teachings spread throughout Iran, provoking strong opposition from both the Shii Muslim clergy and the government. 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. Maybe there is a wisdom in asking for parental consent after all, reading how this marriage of two adults ended up. Ive never officially withdrawn or resigned, but stopped being a Bahai either one or two years after declaration. Actually, when I was Bahai I was dating a nominal Christian, and I had suggested the UU church as a possible place that we could go for worship together if we got married. Its 2014 now. Pingback: Why I Rejected the Bahai Faith, 4th Edition | Dale Husband's Intellectual Rants, Your email address will not be published. He must be a lover of the rose, no matter in what soil it may be growing. gss t ws mr lk prf tht yr prblms l lss n pltcs nd rlgn nd mre n mntal hlth sss? "Thou hast written regarding aims. It is the world's second-most widespread religion after Christianity, spanning the globe and working to unite it. Marrying that mentally immature woman was perhaps the biggest mistake of my life, and joining the Bahai Faith was the second biggest. In this two-part article we will briefly examine: (1) The Baha'i approach to other religions. As a member of Irans nobility, Baha'u'llah was offered a government position. Eventually, what started as a compromise between us grew into a case of full blown allegiance to the UU church for both of us. Christian and Islamic authors (e.g. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. The Bible provides ALL the answers, in my truly humble (!) Will and Testament of 'Abdul-Baha; Shoghi Effendi. "[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. Once they are ADULTS, they should be treated like adults, period. Yet Baha'is in Iran, who are the largest non-Muslim religious community, continue to face persecution. When people say that the Bahai Faith has something to do with Judaism, its often a result of confusing the word Bahai with Bnai Brith, a service organization dedicated to the social and educational betterment of Jews. In the summer and fall of 2004, I gradually came to the conviction that the Bahai Faith was no longer worthy of my allegiance. 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.". Pingback: Why I Abandoned the (Haifan) Bahai Faith? The electoral process excludes parties or factions, nominations, and campaigning for office. "This is the attribute of the children of the Kingdom. The writings and spoken words of the Bb, Bah Allh, and Abd al-Bah form the sacred literature of the Bah Faith. Oral reports, although they exist, are considered too unreliable to be fully authoritative and are to . I composed that letter on my computer and mailed it in January of 2005. The Baha'i Faith is a dynamic world religion with several million adherents from a variety of different religious and cultural backgrounds. One of the first Bah institutions in the U.S. was established in Chicago and . Like all Bahai Houses of Worship, it welcomes everyone, and its nine entrances symbolize the many legitimate paths to the Creator. 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. Today, Baha'u'llahs shrine, now in Israel, is an important pilgrimage site. Its like Scientology in trying to manage apostasy in this way. Corrections? 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. "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. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. At the time, I didnt care. The Bah community is governed according to general principles proclaimed by Bah Allh and through institutions created by him that were elaborated and expanded on by Abd al-Bah. Such passages as the following extract from one of the letters written on behalf of the beloved Guardian by his secretary will also be helpful: " 'Each of us is responsible for one life only, and that is our own. Of course, because the Bahai teachings emphasize the oneness of all religion, Bahais believe in the Jewish prophets and revere their Faith. "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. Cults often promote violence, and Bahais are peaceful, non-violent citizens. We are like ploughmen each of whom has his team to manage and his plough to direct, and in order to keep his furrow straight he must keep his eye on his goal and concentrate on his own task. [35], Christian Research Journal, Winter/Spring, 1989, p. 2. In 1852, two years after the execution of the Bb, a fringe element in the . Im lazy. [17], Bahu'llh's teachings on the equality of men and women, and that slavery should be banned, were controversial ideas in the nineteenth century Middle East that contributed to attempts to destroy his movement.[16]. For the first few months of our marriage, Cheri and I shared a home with my parents, until we had enough money to move out on our own. The Bah Faith was first mentioned in the United States in 1893 at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago. He further argued that in the case of "Baha'ism, with its rather vague doctrines as to the nature and destiny of the soul of man, it is a little difficult to see whence the driving force to enforce the ethical maxims can be derived. Baha'u'llahs father was a minister in Irans government, which supported Shi'i Islam as the state religion. He taught there is one God and one human family, and that the great religions of the world represent successive stages in the spiritual evolution of human society. Soon after, early American converts began embracing the new religion. The great bulk of Bah teachings is concerned with social ethics. An unethical teaching from the Caleb and Sophia Series December 24, 2022. In the early 21st century there were nine Bah houses of worship: in Australia, Cambodia, Chile, Germany, India, Panama, Samoa, the United States, and Uganda. 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. In the love of God you must become distinguished from all else. in practice you would have lost your administrative rights anyway,. The belief in fulfilled prophecies is presented by Bah' authors to demonstrate the validity of Bah'u'llh 's claim to divinity. 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. Yes, intermittent fasting has become pretty trendy, for this physical fast is a symbol of the spir, At the beginning of the 20th century, what did a P, One must see in every human being only that which, Every tender heart wonders What can I do to hel, Act in such a way that your heart may be free from, While sorrow and suffering seem to be inescapable, What is the Best Way to Worship? Regretfully, Dale Husband I composed that letter on my computer and mailed it in January of 2005. 2 - Belief in the transmigration of souls, and that reward and punishment happen to the soul only. The global Baha'i community is not just a group of well-meaning people. An overwhelming majority of Bbs acknowledged his claim and thenceforth became known as Bahs. 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. I understand that I can withdraw my consent at any time. Bahu'llh's claim of divine revelation is in direct conflict with this common interpretation of Islam. 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. A Statement About Mental Disorders and Domestic Abuse. But ere long this merciful door will be closed and such enemies will be attacked with a madness. 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. Still, when I left the Administration I formally withdrew but this had more to do with the sanctity of the rites of initiation in the Christain Church than it did with the Administration of the Bahai faith. After Islamic fundamentalists came to power in Iran in 1979, the 300,000 Bahs there were persecuted by the government. He teaches that God is a loving Parent who never uses threats or fear or guilt or shame in relating to Her/His children. I understand that I can withdraw my consent at any time. ", " 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. Baha'is, for example, embrace interracial marriage and education for girls. Check your email for the latest from BahaiTeachings.org. Author Lil Abdo says that the Bah understanding of sexual equality is different from that of secular feminists. Targeting the faith's followers is a longstanding feature of the Islamic Republic but has been escalating of late. Importantly, the Bahai Faith first emerged in a Muslim culture in what is now Iran, so Islam could be said to be its parent Faith in the same way that Judaism was the parent Faith of Christianity. Cults have charismatic leaders, and Bahais have no clergy or leaders at all. p. 192) Bahullh says in the Hidden Words: 'Breathe not the sins of others so long as thou art a sinner. Also, the lack of actual places of worship was another big shock. Abstract This article will explore some of the issues involved in the sociological analysis of the status of the Bah' Faith. I understand that I can withdraw my consent at any time. ", "I desire distinction for you. Baha'is have also been discriminated against in Yemen and in Egypt. [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. opinion. Membership in the Bah community is open to all who profess faith in Bah Allh and accept his teachings. BAHA'IS AND THE NATURE OF GOD 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. If, on the other hand, God's own nature is said to be contradictory, that is, that God is both one God and many gods, that God is both able and not able to have a son, personal and impersonal, etc., then the Bahai concept of God is reduced to meaninglessness. Some discover a hornets nest in the garden and fearing being STUNG TO DEATH, run out of the garden in horror. 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. These are worded in a way to seem like crazy conspiracies. 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