On 10/19/05, Hajir Moghaddam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Gilberto:
> > I've said this before but the Bahai faith obviously sets up a
> > hierarchy of different religions with the most recent religion
> > (itself) on the top. And I think that is necessarily messed up.
> Hajir:
> Are you suggesting that Islam doesn't do that, while the Baha'i Faith
> does?
I don't think Islam sets up a hierarchy of religions according to
time, no. For example, apart from the political situation around
Palestine, orthodox Islam and Judaism are actually very similar in
perspective. (dietary code, sacred language, regular ritual, specific
days of fasting, rules about grooming + hygine, monotheistic,
non-Trinitarian) In terms of theological/religious matters I think
many Muslims might have more of a disagreement with the typical
Christian than the typical Jew.
Just because Christianity is more recent, I wouldn't assume that
Christians are more spiritual.
Personally, I tend to see things more in terms of individuals than
groups. It is up to God to judge different individuals and the state
of their souls. I think some people following "old religions" can be
very spiritual and wise. And some people follow "new religions" can be
very unspiritual. I would not want to make generalizations. If
anything, I would even suggest that the older religions with more
notches under their belt also have a great deal more wisdom
accumulated within their frameworks. A longer history of saints,
mystics, philosophers etc.
Peace
Gilberto
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