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Would it help to know that the Bible scriptures are not inerrant?

Freemasonry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia I believe Freemasonry has some Christian symbolism attached to it. For the most part it is just a secret social organization which requires a few rituals to get in. Also, members are not supposed to talk about what goes on. There have been...

XXXI. Military Service 1351. Bahá'ís Cannot Voluntarily Enlist Where Subject to Taking Human Life "Bahá'ís cannot voluntarily enlist in any branch of the Armed Forces where they would be subject to orders to engage in the taking of human life." (From the letter of the Universal House of...

War is condemned. Murder is condemned. Abortion merely to prevent an unwanted child is condemned. Heck, backbiting is condemned. That being said, it does depend on the definition of what a pacifist is. Some people think that a pacifist means that they will not harm others or kill...

You certainly do not have to respond if you do not wish. I have no wish in debate, only discussion. In fact it is against the teachings of the Bahai Faith to argue about religion. So if it appears that I am arguing please let me know because that is not my intention. :) I feel that...

Greetings Bruce Michael, Um, I'm aware that in Zoroastrianism there are the dualistic forces of Ahura Mazda (God) and Ahriman (Satan). I'm quite sure that it's possible that Zoroaster prophesied Jesus (in fact he prophesied some really cool stuff :D). Care to give a quote?? I'm not sure...

Oh I totally agree with you. Jesus manifests the qualities of God on Earth: love, kindness, forebearance, patience, chastity, etc. Oh yeah definitely. As I said earlier, most of these come from Corinthians, etc. and not Christ's own words. I think they're true though because Jesus can speak...

Just to add some more stuff to the discussion (:D) There are only a few passages to look at in which one could try to say that Jesus is God. 10:30 I and my Father are one. (King James Bible, John) Of course, the context of this passage is never posted. 10:25 Jesus answered them, I told...

I really enjoy these quotes Ahanu. Its really some good stuff. It seems obvious to me that the Bible is concerned with spiritual matters. What do you think of the quotes in John and in the Qur'an referring to the last day? As a side note: I'm not entirely sure that some of the Jews that...

I enjoy listening to your thoughts Ahanu. It's amazing to me how different aspects of religious subjects affect people. I agree with you that you should be careful about commentary; it takes a pure heart and open mind to come to certain truths.

Bahais accept that Jesus is the Son of God. We simply believe that this is a spiritual station and not a literal one. We view Jesus and all Manifestations of God through analogies. one such analogy is that the Manifestations of God are perfect mirrors reflecting God's attributes to mankind...

Traditions as in Christian traditions or are you including other religions in your question too?

I believe that religion continues on forever and forever because man is continually in need of God's guidance.

I agree with you that when investigating, one needs to take a whole view of the text. I guess we differ in that I find that when investigating we should be wary of commentary and perhaps avoid it altogether. Oh, I think it can refer to Muhammad as well as I stated in another thread. However...

Not exactly 17th Angel. As said before the Bahai Faith is its own religion. We believe that God sends his revelation to mankind progressively as they are ready for it. One example from Jesus's words is.... 16:7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for...

I am sorry 17th Angel, I had thought that I answered that in the previous topic that you made. Bahais believe that throughout time and place God sends his Messengers or Manifestations to mankind when they are needed. Among these Manifestations were Krishna, Buddha, Moses, Jesus, and...

Thank you wil, I've made a response here. http://www.comparative-religion.com/forum/jesus-and-the-bahai-faith-8317.html

There are some more quotes which need to be looked at with a fair mind. 62:2 And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory: and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the LORD shall name. (King James Bible, Isaiah) In my opinion, this refers to...

ANYWHO……… Let’s get back on Topic. Jesus refers to himself as the Son of God even though Adam was also the Son of God. Jesus also refers to himself as the Son of Man. One example is 22:47 And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went...

This topic will start out as a response to our wonderful wil and further about the relationship between Jesus and the Bahai Faith. Let's begin at the source with a some revelant quotes. 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should...