Unity in diversity does not imply uniformity! Why is there so much objection to a methodical system being introduced? Harmony of thought also does not negate the independent search for truth. The study circle brings together a variety of people with a variety of opinions in a harmonious, welcoming atmosphere of learning (IMO). Of course there are widely differing experiences but isn't this true of life in general? The objections I see seem to be actuated by prejudice and an unwillingness to participate.
----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Baha'i Studies" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 10, 2004 1:53 PM Subject: Re: No "Personal Opinions" in Ruhi > In a message dated 12/10/2004 7:04:01 A.M. Central Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > unity of thought refers to keeping one's mind and heart centered on > Baha'u'llah and `Abdu'l-Baha, i.e., the Covenant. It has nothing directly to do with > the fundamentalist indoctrination process used by Ruhi. > > Dear Mark, > > This is how the term is used by Abdu'l-Baha in the Seven Candles of Unity: > "The second candle is unity of thought in world undertakings, the > consummation of which will erelong be witnessed" > > That's seems to refer more to the UN reaching a consensus than Baha'is being > "on the same page" even about the Covenant. > > I just went back and looked at Baha'u'llah's Tablet of Unity. The phrase > doesn't even occur there. > > warmest, Susan > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > 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:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > 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 > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.809 / Virus Database: 551 - Release Date: 09/12/2004 __________________________________________________ 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:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
