Re: I don't get this passage

2010-09-12 Thread Naison Jones
The Baha'i Studies Listserv I am guessing Abdul'Baha is talking about a different mindset- which is more the Bahai mindset. When a man gives to charity although he is not a believer it is motivated through self. that is- even though it might be a compassionate act it is done through the self of

Re: I don't get this passage

2010-09-11 Thread Don Calkins
The Baha'i Studies Listserv The Baha'i Studies Listserv Sincerity is the foundation-stone of faith. That is, a religious individual must disregard his personal desires and seek in whatever way he can wholeheartedly to serve the public interest; and it is impossible for a human being to turn

I don't get this passage

2010-09-10 Thread David Regal
The Baha'i Studies Listserv Sincerity is the foundation-stone of faith. That is, a religious individual must disregard his personal desires and seek in whatever way he can wholeheartedly to serve the public interest; and it is impossible for a human being to turn aside from his own selfish