Re: Infallibility of the Guardian Divine Guidance

2004-04-07 Thread Susan Maneck
Now, it seems that the assumption has been (but I have not been following too closely) that the sphere of the Guardian's authority and the sphere of his infallibility coincide. Is there any reason to think so? My off the cuff expectation is that they don't. Dear William, I meant to point

Re: Re:Infallibility of the Guardian Divine Guidance

2004-04-07 Thread Dean Betts
In terms of the conferred infallibility of Shoghi Effendi and history, please see the letter from the Universal House of Justice dated 25 July 1974. Neither Abdu'l-Baha nor Shoghi Effendi were infallibly guided when it came to history. Loni Bramson What about history of the Faith?

Re: Re:Infallibility of the Guardian Divine Guidance

2004-04-07 Thread Susan Maneck
Friends, Can I ask that we all discuss this issue without making personal remarks? warmest, Susan __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Baha'i Studies

Re: Re:Infallibility of the Guardian Divine Guidance

2004-04-07 Thread Brent Poirier
Well, I'd love to discuss this further but I gotta take care of some things. I'm editing a paper for a local pastor: Seashell Fossils on top of Mount Everest: Proof that there IS a Devil! I've also gotta go to a Jimmy Swaggart concert tonight, where we're also burning Galileo in effigy.

Re: Re:Infallibility of the Guardian Divine Guidance

2004-04-07 Thread Richard H. Gravelly
Gee Brent, It must be wonderful to be so much in demand and so highly respected by those who are well known for their informed and farsighted views. You are at the cutting edge. Keep up the good work. Richard - Original Message - From: Brent Poirier [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Baha'i Studies

Re: Re:Infallibility of the Guardian Divine Guidance

2004-04-07 Thread Mark A. Foster
Folks, Maybe we should let this thread rest for a bit. Apparently, there have been some hurt feelings. Mark A. Foster * http://markfoster.net Sacred cows make the best hamburger -- Mark Twain and Abbie Hoffman __ You are subscribed to Baha'i