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Most religions that teach a concept of God, include this among their teachings... I admit I am approaching this from a Baha'i perspective, but please feel free to add your thoughts from your perspective as well. Right now, i have alot of jumbled thoughts, trying to put them down into...

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Just announced today.... The Baha'i House of Worship in Wilmette was selected as one of the Seven Wonders of Illinois. http://www.enjoyillinois.com/sevenwonders/index.html What a wonderful Ridvan gift!

"Just as God loves all and is kind to all, so must we really love and be kind to everybody. We must consider none bad, none worthy of detestation, no one as an enemy. We must love all; nay, we must consider everyone as related to us, for all are the servants of one God. All are under the...

"Let them see no one as their enemy, or as wishing them ill, but think of all humankind as their friends; regarding the alien as an intimate, the stranger as a companion, staying free of prejudice, drawing no lines." (Abdu'l-Baha, Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Baha, p. 1)

Hi postmaster, That's an interesting point. Is it possible that it is a sign of our progression, our maturity? For example early humans understood that sacrifice was an essential part of it, but perhaps misunderstood or misinterpreted what sacrifice really meant, and sacrificed others. But...

Hi Postmaster, One thing to understand is that the World Center was built to last 1000 years. And honestly, it probably cost less than one extravagant building in the US, which if they're lucky will last for 50 years. I have not gone on pilgrimage yet, but have heard that that they really...

Hi Friends, I haven't read through the whole thread, but thought you might also enjoy this excerpt from a Baha'i prayer, which also mentions how creation began through a 'word'. ;) "I testify unto that whereunto have testified all created things, and the Concourse on high, and the inmates...

thanks Promethium :) It's interesting to me, in that it shows how each was for the most part confined regionally. And from a Baha'i perspective this is due to the means available at the time to allow each to spread. And despite all obstacles, it also shows how God's Word has touched every...

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"Except to speak well of them, make thou no mention of the earth's kings, and the worldly governments thereof." (Abdu'l-Baha, Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Baha, p. 92)

his voice as the sound of many waters I find that quote fascinating. There are many references in the scriptures of water meaning the Word of God. Below I have posted verses from several scriptures referencing water. Imho, It appears to be the same message, the same Voice, renewed...

"The word "Haykal" (Temple) in Arabic and Persian comes from a Sumerian root. In Sumerian language it referred to temple (Place of worship) or castle. In Arabic and Persian it has many meanings and connotations in addition to the body or temple of a human being, such as, the face of a human, a...

That is lovely! :)

yes, as far as i know, it is fundamental, though we are allowed freedom to believe what we wish so long as we don't insist our beliefs are the only option. I'm curious how can he accept Him as a prophet if He was not a real person?

Anyone who has been Baha'i for any length of time are most likely aware of these things, but others may feel as you say, "you can use coincidences for just about anything", so though it may peak some peoples curiousity, it's not likely to make alot of people accept the Faith based on that alone...

Early Baha'i's wanted to celebrate Abdu'l-Baha's birthday, but he would not allow it as something much more important happened on that day. But as a gift to them he designated November 26th as "The Day of the Covenant", as an alternate day for us to acknowledge him. So yes we are well aware...

"...Then it was decided to remove to another place, at Bahjí. It so happened that an epidemic disease had broken out at Bahjí, and the proprietor of the house fled away in distress, with all his family, ready to offer the house free of charge to any applicant. We took the house at a very low...

Hi Postmaster, didn't people try to do the same to Christ? discredit Him because of things they made up about His youth (can't be sinless because He did x,y, z, etc.)? so of course he must have been mentally ill, that explains everything. <sheesh> this is a very common tactic on...

Hi Cage, :) Here's a sample of what i'm referring to. ;) Bahá'í Reference Library - Proclamation of Bahá’u’lláh, Pages 111-112 Bahá'í Reference Library - Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh Revealed After the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, Pages 9-17 Bahá'í Reference Library - The Hidden Words of Bahá’u’lláh Have...