Not really unique to atheism. I live without that worry.
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What's unique to your religion?
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Not really unique to atheism. I live without that worry.
Trailblazer
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What is unique to the Baha'i Faith is that we believe that there is only 'one religion' of God that unfolds over time and it is revealed by new Messengers of God in every new age. We believe that all the major religions are part of the 'one religion' that unfolds over time. That means that we believe that all the religions are true, not just one.
In spite of that difference, I would also say that we have many things in common with all the major religions, especially the spiritual verities that do not change over time since they are eternal.
The Baha'i Faith organization is very similar to the Jehovah's Witnesses in that we are very modern and organized and there are Baha'is not only working but also living in every country in the world. Next to Christianity, the Baha'i Faith is the most widespread religion in the world and it had spread to over 250 territories and countries during the first century.
Another thing the Baha'i Faith has in common with Jehovah's Witnesses is that what we do is all volunteer work and the funding is done via donations that each member provides according to their means and personal situation. Additionally, nobody is allowed to contribute to the Baha'i Fund unless they are a member of the Baha'i Faith. Many people have wanted to contribute to the fund for building our Baha'i temples that exist on every continent but their contributions were declined.
Sorry to hear that. You've been kind of an inspiration to me on these forums. I hope things get better for you.
Not that you need to tell me but what do you see is true about Noahide? I know of the seven laws, but what is the goal?
lukethethird
unknown member
What's unique to your religion?
Nothing, my religion basically sucks.
Nothing, my religion basically sucks.
To connect to G-d in the way I believe G-d wants me to, the way that is best for me. It is the only faith I've found where I have a connexion to the Creator. Others left me void and wanting. Also I believe, of course, that Judaism is true, but that's a whole other discussion I can't be bothered with, lol.
So you are free to do whatever you want? No universal judgement for your actions?
Sorry, and I'm not judging but do you need the commonality of religion to find a connection with other people?
My wife and I have no religious connection whatsoever but we are connected by other things.
Correct. Nothing but causality (karma).
No, I can connect with lots of different kinds of folks and I enjoy discussing various religions. My best friend in real life is a Christian, for instance, and I'm good friends with folks on here from all kinds of backgrounds. I just find it would be nice to feel included and not so 'othered' - especially as my family pretty uniformly hate religion and I am closeted in that sense. I live in a rural area with basically nothing around me so I tend to lose my mind a bit. When I was a Christian I would look forward to Church and the chats after Church, but I have nothing like that anymore and it's left a huge void.
That you know about
When I know, I know. I'll deal with it then.
If there's a God or gods out there that are going to hold me accountable for my past ignorance, not much I can do about that.
For me, not even karma(causality). nothing to do with atheism but I believe humans have the unique ability to circumvent causality.
I'm abashed to hear this. Thanks for your kind words
In my view, interestingly enough, it's the individual that generates causality, and the individual (not only human) has the ability to become free of causality through Self-realization.
This is more unique to my school of philosophy, and is not common to all Hindus. Some believe that there has to be a zero balance to be liberated as such.
I never really had anyone to share my crazy ideas about life with except the folks of RF. Perhaps a pitfall of taken the path less traveled. Yet there are other atheists about on RF. Noahide that is pretty unique. In fact prior to yourself, never even heard of it.
stvdv
Veteran Member
When I was young, 10 years old, I told my mother "IF Jesus is on earth, I am going to meet Him". Circa 15 years later I went to India and ended up meeting my Master Sai Baba, who claims to be a Poorna Avatar, specially incarnated to help humanity, just like Jesus does. Having met the Master in person, does feel indeed unique and amazing.
Trailblazer
Veteran Member
Do you mean because there are so few of you? I just had to look in up on Google and 20,000 is not very many people so I can see why it would be lonely.I don't. I think it's painful and lonely and heartbreaking
Ah well.
From what I remember about the Noahides they adhere to the seven laws of Noah and these laws are not specific to Jews but are universal so they apply to everyone for all of time. That sure makes sense to me. I like the universal nature of Noahidism and I also believe Noah was an important Prophet since Baha'u'llah said some wonderful things about Him in The Kitáb-i-Íqán.
Yes, especially in Britain. This is an atheist nation.Do you mean because there are so few of you? I just had to look in up on Google and 20,000 is not very many people so I can see why it would be lonely.