Dear all,
I'm surprised to see the criticism of the One Common Faith document, but
happy that it is at least being examined and discussed. I hope the result will
be
a clearer understanding and greater appreciation for what it says.
I didn't find the document unclear. I found it groundbreaking
Hi Ron,
Interesting paper. I have a few comments.
The spiritual crisis comes from the tendency for our scientific
understandings, which are divorced from any religious teachings, to
lead to materialistic nihilism, because science can not generate
values, morality and reasons for living.
In a message dated 12/29/05 10:00:41 PM, bahai-st@list.jccc.edu writes:
The painiting of nudes began during the Renaissance and was largely an outcome of their misunderstanding of Greek art. As you know, the Renaissance represents an attempt at revival of Greco-Roman culture. For that
Dear Ahang,
I agree with this, but would state it slightly differently. Nabil was
echoing and in fact down-playing Babi sentiments. Quddus represented himself,
both in writing and apparently orally, as the return of Christ. For the Babis
that was a critical point since in Shi'a eschatology,
In a message dated 6/8/04 11:21:22 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I am still trying to understand why Shoghi Effendi specifically says
Quddus was ONE OF THE TWO WITNESSES whose appearance was ANTICIPATED IN THE
REVELATION OF ST. JOHN. Is the Book of Revelation in this chapter informing us that
In a message dated 5/10/04 10:52:20 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
When the Iqan quotes the Bible it is exactly the same as the KJV.
The Iqan quotes are close but not exactly as the KJV. For example,
KJV 24:29-31
Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened,
and
In a message dated 4/18/04 10:52:47 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
And, by the way, this applies to Christian Clergy as well. So we can see
a lot of resistance from a lot of clergy
Dear Scott,
Baha'i scripture indicates that the Muslim and Christian clergy can still
have a rank, position,
These are the most famous three. I believe the Universal House of Justice
referred to Passages of Exclusivity and Finality in Their Letter to Leaders.
But to my limited limited knowledge *no one* has taken up these Passages ...
Dear Khazeh,
Actually, these verses you inquired about are
