At 11:47 AM -0500 12/29/04, Ron Stephens wrote: > >So this is an example of a statement in the Writings -- the statement >that the Manifestation was "asleep on His couch" and the breezes of God >"awoke" Him -- that should be understood symbolically. > >My reply: Yes, the Manifestation's essence is the same for all >eternity, backwards and forwards. But, They are "asleep" until They are >apprised of their Mission at a specific point in their adult lives. So >They did not consciously know about it until then, isn't that what >these passages are saying? > Not necessarily. I see the situation as being like the difference a president and president-elect. When one is the president-elect, they know that at a certain point they will become president and have the powers associated with that office.
To me, the experience of the Maiden was Baha'u'llah's swearing in ceremony. Don C He who believes himself spiritual proves he is not. __________________________________________________ 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
