All me to ask the question this way: Do scientists know how the Revelation
is "scientific in its method?" Is Shoghi Effendi telling us that there is
"scientific" method about which we know nothing at this point?
Richard.
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Dear Richard,
The Guardian says nothing about requiring any demonstrations:
The Revelation proclaimed by Bahá'u'lláh, His followers believe, is
divine in origin, all-embracing in scope, broad in its outlook,
scientific in its method, humanitarian in its principles and dynamic in
the influence it exerts on the hearts and minds of men.
(Shoghi Effendi, Summary Statement -The World Religion)
But we might ask ourselves what did he mean by this and what are the
implications. Perhaps he meant Revelation is rational and that there is
evidence to support it. Perhaps it suggests that the administration of
the Faith should be based on a sound method of implementation, a method
we can learn from and that fosters adjustments for improvement. Perhaps
you have your own ideas?
Marleen
Richard H. Gravelly wrote:
> How does one scientifically demonstrate that the Revelation is "scientific
> in its method?" I know of only two methods accepted by most scientists.
> One is referred to as "the scientific method"; the other could be known
as
> "tracking" because it is used to study phenomena which cannot be
controlled,
> as in the study of the movements of heavenly bodies; and free people.
>
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