On Wed, 22 Dec 2004 18:51:47 EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > In a message dated 12/22/2004 4:59:57 PM Central Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Or it would be consistent to say "Both Islam and the Bahai faith make > certain reasonable distinctions in roles of men and women." But to say > that the Bahahi faith teaches gender equality but Islam does not, > seems rather selective and self-serving. > Islam was a huge break through in gender equality for the people of the > time. > If Baha`u'llah does not create an equally large breakthrough, then how can > His be a distinct revelation.
To be honest, I'm not sure if that is particularly persuasive as an argument. The women's movement had already gotten started before 1844. Perhaps Bahais can say that they oppose sexism and aren't sexist. And the Bahais along with many other groups and movements are working to improve the condition of women in the world. But I'm not sure they can say that they are so radically progressive that this constitutes proof of a miraculous origin. Both Baha`i and Islam provided such a > breakthrough, but Baha`i came second and that breakthrough is more > appropriate to this day and age. I think the gender equality practiced in > the Baha`i Faith is indeed progress. I think Muslims and Bahais and all people of faith and conscience can work to improve the position of women in their societies. Peace Gilberto "My people are hydroponic" __________________________________________________ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.com To unsubscribe, send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, use subscribe bahai-st in the message body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Baha'i Studies is available through the following: Mail - mailto:bahai-st@list.jccc.edu Web - http://list.jccc.edu/read/?forum=bahai-st News - news://list.jccc.edu/bahai-st Public - http://www.escribe.com/religion/bahaist Old Public - http://www.mail-archive.com/bahai-st@list.jccc.net New Public - http://www.mail-archive.com/bahai-st@list.jccc.edu
