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Hi Laurie, :) Sorry for my absense lately, life in general has been rather chaotic and has left me little time to post. Regarding the fair booth, i never once felt attacked, rather i understood that they simply felt they were doing something meritorious in the sight of God. They felt they...

Hi Laurie, :) One distinction that I've witnessed... I worked at the Baha'i booth at the Iowa State Fair for 3 years. Our booth was right across from a Christian booth. The first year i was there, the Christians would form a line in front of our booth, attempting to divert people away...

Hi Bandit, No, the official name is Mashriqu’l-Adhkár, literally “the Dawning-place of the praise of God". There is no need to change that, that i see. I completely agree with Ciel's explanation. :) Thanks Ciel!

Hi everyone! :) I haven't read through the entire thread, and i see Scott has mentioned the Baha'i temples, but i don't think he really explained it. The Baha'i Temples (Mashriqu’l-Adhkár) Literally “the Dawning-place of the praise of God”, are open to people of all faiths. Devotional...

Hi Laurie, I miss her too. I haven't talked with her for several months, but she's doing well. In on the ground floor of a new Baha'i artists magazine, which is occupying all of her time. When i talk with her again, I'll give her your regards. :) Have a nice day!

((((luna))))) My prayers are with you and your family.

I'm a Baha'i. :)

Hi Brian, The Months The names of the months in the Bahá'í ( Badí) calendar were given by the Báb, who drew them from the nineteen names of God invoked in a prayer said during the month of fasting in Shí'ih Islam. They are: 1. Bahá - Splendour - 21 March - 8 April 2. Jalál - Glory - 9 April...

Hi Wil, Namaste I think alot of people may think of prayer that way, but in my experience when I prayer for my own will to be done, quite often the answer i get is NO! ;) I think the key to prayer in general is to pray for God's Will to be done, and my prayer should be one of asking for...

Re: Prayer... "Dynamics of Prayer. While in Haifa, the beloved Guardian of the Cause gave to the writer (Mrs Ruth Moffat), the most concise, complete, and effective formula she has ever seen, for the Dynamics of Prayer. After saying to stress the need of more prayers and meditation among...

Hi Steven, Nice idea! :) I just want to comment briefly... At one of the study circles I attended, we consulted about prayer and reading the writings. Two distinctly separate things. When we pray, we are asking things of God, and when we read the writings, God is asking things of us. So...

I think you are mistaken, Susan Maneck is still an active member of the Baha'i Faith.

Namaste Vajradhara, i used to confine my thoughts inside the Christian/Catholic religion. the One Way mentality, now the universe is the limit. :) God is far greater than anything i can ascribe to Him/Her. God doeth whatsoever He willeth. Have a wonderful weekend!

Hi everyone! I acknowledge that to those looking in from the outside it may have the appearance of a patriarchal system. And I can actually understand that. But as a Baha'i and as a woman, I do not see it that way. I personally would not want the responsibility of serving on the Universal...

Hi Silver, :) I don't think the Baha'i view is that there should be no distinction between men and women. My understanding is that men and women are different, but equally important. We have different strengths which compliment each other. I like the analogy of the bird, men and women...

Hi lunamoth, I just mean we should be somewhat humble in our approach. I agree that Jesus gave us some clear guidance on how to tell truth from falsehood. it's not necessarily true that noone will know until after. I think it depends partly on the purity of heart of the seeker. as for...

Hi lunamoth, Thank you! Oh good! I'm glad, i do not wish to offend any heart. I agree there is room for all within this tapestry. There has to be, we are all a part of it. I agree the diversity of our beliefs adds to the color and complexity of this glorious world. and i am not...

Hi InLove, Thank you so much! I'm glad what i said makes sense to someone. :D Have a great day! -Amy

Hi luna! i still believe that statement. this tapestry is unfolding as we speak. The semantics issues i mention are one of the things that prevent us from being able to see this glorious tapestry at times. <sigh> again, I apologize if i inadvertantly offended you. :confused: Have a...

Hi Brian, I have mentioned several times that i only posted it as an attempt to ask people to think outside the box. I did not intend to bring Baha'i into this discussion at all. <sigh> that apparently didn't happen. :( I must say that this has been very educational for me. As for some...