In a sentence or two

[SedjmNeter]

One sentence?

Man, Know thySelf

SHEM HETEP

 

[9Harmony]

Do you know that bahai heavily rely on Islamic principles.

Tell me who was the founder of you religion, what claim did he make, e.t.c.

Hi Skillganon,

The Baha'i Faith has it's origins in Persia (Iran), and since it began in an Islamic country, alot of it's teachings are from a Muslim perspective, because that was the immediate audience being addressed initially.

The founder of the Baha'i Faith is Baha'u'llah, (meaning: The Glory of God)

He made many claims, among them, all of the great religions are from the same One God. Baha'u'llah claims to be the return of Christ in the Glory of the Father, as well as the one expected in all of the other great religions. He claims that He is the one to unseal the books. He claims that mankind is approaching spiritual maturity, and has given us the tools we need to build the Kingdom on God on Earth.

among many others. what else would you like to know?

have a great day!

-Amy

 

[Skillganon]

The Baha'i Faith has it's origins in Persia (Iran), and since it began in an Islamic country, alot of it's teachings are from a Muslim perspective, because that was the immediate audience being addressed initially.

Babis faith yes it has it;s origin in Iran, but do you have any Idea how it came about?

The founder of the Baha'i Faith is Baha'u'llah, (meaning: The Glory of God)

Nope, His name is not Bahhulah, This is the title he gave himself.

He made many claims, among them, all of the great religions are from the same One God. Baha'u'llah claims to be the return of Christ in the Glory of the Father, as well as the one expected in all of the other great religions. He claims that He is the one to unseal the books. He claims that mankind is approaching spiritual maturity, and has given us the tools we need to build the Kingdom on God on Earth.

Well, we muslim know, that probably thousands of prophet where sent to manking thorughout the ages, carrying the message of God. Nothing new.

Unseal book? What Book?

Tool's, you mean hammer and chisel?

He claim's to be Jesus comeback. You are saying his the messiah?
Show me proof?

Peace!

 

[9Harmony]

Hi Skillganon,

Well, i think we are taking this thread way off-topic, so i'll answer this post, but then if you wish to continue this discussion we should probably start another thread.

My apologies to the thread starter.

Babis faith yes it has it;s origin in Iran, but do you have any Idea how it came about?

yes, i do, do you?

Nope, His name is not Bahhulah, This is the title he gave himself.

Baha'u'llah was not the title he gave Himself, it was given to Him by the Bab.

Well, we muslim know, that probably thousands of prophet where sent to manking thorughout the ages, carrying the message of God. Nothing new.

good, we agree on something.

Unseal book? What Book?

The Bible claims that the books were sealed til the time of the end. Meaning the hidden meanings behind the scriptures of all Faiths. Baha'u'llah claims that He is the One to unlock these meanings.

Tool's, you mean hammer and chisel?

lol! not quite... by tools I mean the Spiritual solutions necessary to solve the worlds problems.

He claim's to be Jesus comeback. You are saying his the messiah?
Show me proof? Peace!

As a Baha'i, yes, I believe He is who He claimed to be. Proof is in the eye of the beholder. I cannot convince you of anything, it is every persons responsibility to investigate His claims and reach your own conclusion.

Of course, these answers are simply my own humble understanding.

Have a nice day!

-Amy

 

[sidhe]

I can sum it up in numbers.

93 93 93



Ummm...you want words?

Do what thou wilt be the whole of the law. Love is the law, love under will. There is no law but do what thou wilt.

 

[BruceDLimber]

Greetings!

Do you know that bahai heavily rely on Islamic principles?

I'm afraid you're mistaken!

The Baha'i Faith has fully 200 volumes of its own scriptures, and it is on these that we rely, not on Islam or any other religion!

And the social teachings of the Baha'i Faith are very, very different from Islam's.

You can see our scriptures and other things at: www.bahai-library.org (click "Baha'i Writings" for our scriptures).

Tell me who was the founder of your religion: what claim did he make, e.t.c.?

In the mid-Nineteenth Century in Persia, Baha'u'llah announced, and we accept, that He was the latest (but not the last) Divine Messenger sent by God. He reaffirmed the great religions of the past and brought us the new teachings we need for this day and age!

The most central teachings of the Baha'i Faith are what we call the "Three Onenesses":

• the Oneness of God, Who is known by many different names in the various languages and cultures,
• the oneness of humanity, who are all one family, and
• the common foundation of all the great religions, which are all legitimate, God-sent stages in the ever-evolving one faith, the Faith of God!

9Harmony described some of the other central Baha'i teachings, so I refer you to her message.

Regards,

Bruce

 

[LittleLambofJesus]

Skill: Well, we muslim know, that probably thousands of prophet where sent to manking thorughout the ages, carrying the message of God. Nothing new.

good, we agree on something.

So Muhammad wasn't the last "Seal of the Prophets" afterall? Peace.

 

[9Harmony]

So Muhammad wasn't the last "Seal of the Prophets" afterall? Peace.

Baha'i's believe He was the last Prophet of the Prophetic Age. So yes, in that sense he sealed that cycle.

 

[Druweid]

... sum up what your religion is about. All religions welcome,

It would be impossible to properly summarize Paganism/NeoPaganism in such a way, since each Pagan's personal philosophy is significant to his/her practice.

I would, however, suggest three thoughts that I believe are about as close to a common philosophy as can be found among Pagans. If anyone cares to suggest, comment, or criticize any of these, please feel free.

1) I see the Divine as I do, because I can, it is within my ability to do so, and I honor the Divine by constantly seeking a better view and understanding.

2) All living things contain a spark of the Divine, and all things have a divine nature, which I seek to understand as I will.

3) The universe is profoundly interconnected, and I am able to explore my relationship to any other part of the universe as I will.
​

Just my thoughts,
-- Druweid

 

[Born_to_Lose_Live_to_Win]

JMHO and I do not talk for all Hindus.

I would like to quote the Mahavakyas(great sayings) from the four Vedas to present my view on what I think is at the innermost core of Hinduism.

Prajnanam Brahma>>Consciousness is Brahman

Ayam Atma Brahma>>This Self is Brahman

Tat Tvam Asi>>Thou art that

Aham Brahmasmi>>I am Brahman

(The ‘am’ does not signify any empirical relation between two entities, but affirms the non-duality of essence.)

(Note: Brahman is the signifying name given to the concept of the unchanging, infinite, immanent and transcendent reality and is regarded to be eternal, genderless, omnipotent, omniscient and yet indescribable.)

 

[peepnklown]

“Every time someone calls atheism a religion, humanity loses a few neurons.”
Atheism (a-theos), meaning ‘without gods” or “lack of belief in gods.”

 

[Daniel_Oak]

I have no religion and the beliefs I have change as I grow, but this serves me well.

Question everything.

Reflect.

 

[Q2004]

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I've decided not to reply until I've evaluated my response more.

 

[gwenmead]

Though atheism and agnosticism are included as "religions" in the context of this site, in reality they aren't religions.

I am a hard agnostic/soft atheist. To sum up my position:

Nobody really knows if there is a deity or not. (Agnostic bit)
I think it unlikely that there is, so I operate largely as if there isn't a deity. (Atheist bit)

As far as philosophies that get me through life on a day-to-day basis go, there are a few principles I attempt to follow. In no particular order, a few of them are:

Maximize benefit, minimize harm, to self, others, and the world we live in.
Be as honest as possible.
Don't be a jerk.
Use your noodle.
Make life as fun, happy, and enjoyable as possible, both for yourself and others.

I also have a strong pragmatic streak and a very strong skeptical streak in the way I approach life. I am also something of a hedonist.

Which all isn't exactly a religion, but more of a philosophy; and is always subject to change as life changes.

 

[ACougar]

Love, Joy, Peace, Compassion, Gentleness, Harmony, and Honor. We are all brothers and sisters, struggling in this world as one. Our seperatness is just an temporary illusion.

 

[Moros]

Eh, I don't have much of a religion, I've got a personal code and philosophy which is being ever honed and defined.

I was more or less raised Buddhist - I take a lot from that, especially the four noble truths.

I take a lot from LaVey's 'Satanism.' I take a bit from Existentialism. A bit from Mencken, a bit from Blake, and Camus; from Epictetus and Crowley, to Epicurus and Huxley. Kafka, Nietzsche, Seneca... the list goes on.

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Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it. Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many. Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books. Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders. Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for many generations. But after observation and analysis, when you find that anything agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all, then accept it and live up to it.[/FONT]

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