Re: The Perfect Man

[Popeyesays]

In a message dated 1/5/2005 11:50:05 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It was my understanding that the UHJ would interpret and make laws. And that in the past some aspects of the Administrative Order could decide that some individual's interpretation of the teachings of the Bahai faith were unacceptable and excluded them from the religion. I've read about cases where Bahai scholars were involuntarily removed from membership due to issues like this. That would all suggest living authorities in the Bahai faith who interpret the texts for others. The Universal House of Justice has the power to legislate for that which is NOT expressly in the Writings. It does not have the authority to interpret. It has the responsibility to make sure that the faith does not schism. Schism can only occur when an individual puts forth an interpretation that claims authority.   Regards,   Scott __________________________________________________ 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