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  1. danieldemol

    Yemen: Leader of Baha’is in Yemen complains of ‘systematic’ Houthi repression

    'The leader of the Baha’i religious minority in Yemen has accused the Iran-backed Houthis of systematic repression against his group since seizing power in late 2014. Hamed bin Haydara told Al-Sharea daily newspaper that Yemen’s Baha’is had undergone unprecedented, increasing levels of...
  2. ppp

    Baha'i Totalitarian Oligarchy?

    "Basically councils of nine Baha’is would run everything in a totalitarian democracy with voting limited to Baha’is. All nations would be either principalities (under a Baha’i prince) or electorates (under a Baha’i elector)." -- Source Is this true?
  3. Harel13

    Baha'i View On Sarah

    Hi Baha'is ;) A couple of days ago I was sent by another RFer a section of text that was part of a statement made by Abdu'l-Baha: "During the time of the Abrahamic prophethood it was considered allowable because of a certain exigency that a man should marry his aunt, even as Sarah was the...
  4. TransmutingSoul

    Battambang Baha'i Temple photos

    Some wonderful photos of the Battambang Baha'i Temple. Washington Araújo GoodNews
  5. SalixIncendium

    Baha'u'llah's Accomplishments

    **PLEASE NOTE THIS THREAD IS IN RELIGIONS Q&A. RESPONSES ARE NOT SUBJECT TO DEBATE** Aside from creating a following after claiming to be an incarnation/manifestation of God, what were his worldly accomplishments? What is different with the world today after his life than in the days previous...
  6. TransmutingSoul

    The Bab's Star Tablet

    An amazing work by the Bab is on display for the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of the Bab at the British Library The Bab’s Star Tablet The Haykal, the Star Tablet of the Bab Close-up of the Haykal of the Bab at twice magnification showing the detail of his writing "The haykal which the...
  7. SalixIncendium

    Pioneering: Teaching or Proselytizing?

    Some material posted in another thread inspired me to do some additional reading outside of RF, which led to the creation of this thread. Allow me to preface this thread by saying this is in no way an attack on the Baha'i faith nor its followers, nor will I allow it to become one. It is...
  8. Dawnofhope

    Miracles

    The Gospels record miracles were performed by Christ. Are the reports of these miracles to be accepted literally, or have they another meaning? Science has established unchanging laws of nature governing the phenomenal world. Is it possible to deviate from such laws allowing an opportunity for...
  9. Dawnofhope

    Which Navity Story is Correct and Why?

    This question was raised recently during a discussion with a Muslim on RF. I found the question intriguing so thought I'd open it up for anyone interested. We have two gospel accounts of the birth of Christ and one in the Quran. Matthew 1:18-25 and Matthew 2:1-14 records to the virgin Mary...
  10. Dawnofhope

    Was Jesus Crucified or Not?

    This is a question that is often debated by Muslims and Christians. The Christians refer to the four gospel accounts that provide clear accounts of Christ's crucifixion. Historians, including atheists usually agree Christ was crucified. When they don't its because they don't believe Jesus...
  11. Dawnofhope

    The verse of light - What does it mean?

    Yúsuf 'Alí of Lahore, India, translated the Qur'án into English together with an extensive commentary. Here is his rendition of this celebrated verse: God is the Light of the heavens and the earth, The parable of His Light is as if there were a Niche And within it a Lamp: The Lamp...
  12. Dawnofhope

    Succession to Muhammad: Who was the rightfully guided successor and why?

    Like many Baha'is in the West, I grew up with Christianity, and later embraced a new religion because of the progressive social teachings and the universal and inclusive teachings. The move from Christianity to the Baha'i Faith seemed to be a natural progression. Baha'i communities in the West...
  13. Dawnofhope

    Islam belief, Noah, the Great Flood and Science. Coherent or contradictory?

    There has been much discussion on RF about the stories of Genesis and how Christians make sense of scripture in the light of modern science. I thought it would be interesting to examine Muslim beliefs as there are many similarities between what Christians and Muslims believe in regards Noah...
  14. Dawnofhope

    Does the Bible mention Islam?

    You would think that if a book such as the Bible has significant prophetic content it would mention Islam if it were a true religion from G-d. Even if it were a false religion, wouldn't it get a mention? Lets consider the facts that I hope we can all agree on. The Bible was written by multiple...
  15. Dawnofhope

    Should there be harmony between science and religion?

    When should science be chosen over religion? If science has one conclusion and religion has another at what point do we accept science over religion? One view is that we should always believe science, even if it contradicts our most cherished religious beliefs. Another perspective is we should...
  16. Dawnofhope

    Is no religion better than religion?

    The answer may be a resounding "No" for many of us for all sorts of reasons. The Baha'i Faith teaches that religion should be like a healing medicine causing love and unity between peoples. If it does the opposite and causes estrangement and hatred, then that religion is no religion. Instead...
  17. M

    Who was Bahá'u'lláh in your tradition?

    This question is mainly for Baha'i's but open for anyone who would like to offer some respectful thoughts or insights. I think that Bahá'u'lláh was an ordinary man but gifted teacher who started a new religion inspired by the teachings of Islam with similar universal aspirations.
  18. Dawnofhope

    Who was Krishna in your tradition?

    This question is mainly for Hindus but open for anyone who would like to offer some respectful thoughts or insights. The Baha'i faith teaches that Krishna was a 'Manifestation of God' and is ranked alongside other Great Spiritual Teachers such as Buddha, Christ and Muhammad. Manifestations of...
  19. Dawnofhope

    Can we prove or disprove the claims of any Messenger of God?

    This thread is the start of a discussion between @Trailblazer and I about Proofs. What are the proofs that God exists, that a prophet is who He says He is, or that He is a Messenger of God? Are there really any proofs at all or is it all an illusion and wishful thinking at best and delusion at...
  20. danieldemol

    Baha'i Faith and genocide?

    Hi friends, I was pondering on some of the verses people use to falsely accuse the Baha'is of genocide, and thought to take it from the top of the list. So this particular discussion will be of the Baha'i verse, "Be thou as a flame of fire to My enemies and a river of life eternal to My loved...
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