In particular, I would like to > know whether Brent, Dr. Maneck and others view these kind of opinions as > acceptable for a Baha'i to hold.
Dear Ron, You'll need to be a bit more specific about which of Sen's opinions you are talking about. My problem with Sen's views largely concerns the fact that he so often ignores the authoritative interpretations of the Guardian (especially if they are conveyed by his secretary) and the elucidations of the House. This is what I think he is doing in promoting bigamy as an option. As for which opinions it is acceptable for a Baha'i to hold, I think the House has made it pretty clear which of Sen's positions they find objectionable. For instance, his position on religion and state is refuted in the following letter addressed to him decades ago: http://bahai-library.com/uhj/theocracy.html The April 7, 1999 letter also condemns his position regarding the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar operating separately from the Houses of Justice: http://bahai-library.com/compilations/issues.scholarship.html Their major objection to Sen's views, however, and what seems to have gotten him removed from the rolls, was his promotion of the idea that there should be a clerical class within the Baha'i community which would serve to critique the elected institutions. In regards to issues related to triumphalism, I think there is much in the Writings that can be taken either way. Baha'is have very opinions in this regard. I certainly don't consider myself a triumphalist. warmest, Susan The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments thereto ("e-mail") is sent by the Johnson County Community College ("JCCC") and is intended to be confidential and for the use of only the individual or entity named above. The information may be protected by federal and state privacy and disclosures acts or other legal rules. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are notified that retention, dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error please immediately notify JCCC by email reply and immediately and permanently delete this e-mail message and any attachments thereto. Thank you. __________________________________________________ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: send subscribe bahai-st in the message body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: http://list.jccc.edu:8080/read/all_forums/subscribe?name=bahai-st Baha'i Studies is available through the following: Mail - mailto:bahai-st@list.jccc.edu Web - http://list.jccc.edu:8080/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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] New Public - http://www.mail-archive.com/bahai-st@list.jccc.edu
