On Wed, 22 Dec 2004 00:22:12 -0600, Susan Maneck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I don't think the Bahai writings limit the application of "righteous > warfare" to only fighting for a country. > Dear Gilberto, > I'm not saying it does. What I am saying is that they dissallow warfare for > the defense or promotion of religion, which is what a Holy War is. First question: Why couldn't holy war be re-introduced under the principle of hikmat? Second: At least as far as I can tell, jihad is permitted to save lives or end persecution. The Bahai writings say that Muhammad's battles were all defensive. Wouldn't the behaviors of Muhammad or even Hussein have also been permitted under "righteous warfare"? Peace Gilberto __________________________________________________ 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
