NON CHRISTIANS

[Glacial]

heres an intersesting question. As non-Christians, what lessons to you think Christianity can teach us? I am firm believe that all religions have at least one positive thing to teach us.

By the same token, what do you think Christians can learn from your particular faith?

That blind faith and religious dogma are akin to an infectious disease. As for what they can learn from my particular 'faith', why, the truth of course.

 

[midnight star]

lol , but seriously folks...

 

[Proud2BAJesusFreak]

This is interesting. I also enjoy learning about different faiths...

 

[Havoc]

Hey folks;

Just popped in to say howdy.

This has turned into an amazing thread, good on you all. We're proving that it is possible for people of different faiths to talk and discuss without villifying each other.

 

[Mylinkay Asdara]

HAVOC!!!! *running tackle HUG*

Haven't seen you around lately - hope you'll stay abit this time!

 

[midnight star]

*continues pagan dog pile on havoc*

 

[SquareC]

DOG PILE!!!!!!!!

 

[Havoc]

See, now this is how those orgy rumours get started.

 

[Smilin]

Hey folks;

Just popped in to say howdy.

This has turned into an amazing thread, good on you all. We're proving that it is possible for people of different faiths to talk and discuss without villifying each other.

If only the same respect could spread into other places I shall not
tread again.

 

[midnight star]

Hey square, havent seen you in a while.

::hugs square then returns to dogpile::

 

[dlamberth]

Hi Smilin,

The Baha'i Faith has it's origins in Islam, much the same as Christianity has it's origins in Judaism. Baha'u'llah was raised in a Muslim country, and He inaugurated an independent religion. The muslim clerics of His time who felt threatened by His teachings imprisoned and exiled Him for 40 years. Several attempts were made on His life, but none succeeded.

The Bab proclaimed in 1844 that He had come to foretell the coming of "The One Whom God will make Manifest". His mission was similar to that of John the Baptist, but His life closely resembled that of Christ.

I hope that helps clarify things a little. Let me know if you have other questions.

Loving Greetings, Harmony

I thought that Baha'u'llah had some Sufi training. Am I wrong?

.

 

[ObbiQuiet]

I'm a nihilist.

 

[Mylinkay Asdara]

That's something I went through for about an hour - so I don't really understand it fully (as I was in like 8th grade at the time - two years too early for it to have been 'cool' *sigh*)
However, if you'd like to make a latteral move to transendentalist it's much more postive but basically the same thought line other than that

 

[9Harmony]

I thought that Baha'u'llah had some Sufi training. Am I wrong?

Hi D,

He was certainly familiar with Sufi beliefs, since He addressed them in several of His Writings. During His sojourn in the mountains of Kurdistan, He met with and taught a number of Sufis, as I recall. However, as far as I know He never received any instruction from Sufis (formal or otherwise).

I hope that is helpful.

Loving Greetings, Harmony

 

[Soul_Searcher]

Simply put, God/spirit/universal consciousness is all. We take this form to experience 'being', and when we leave it we return to God.

 

[indigo tree]

I've been visiting this thread on and off for a while now, and I am impressed. The fellowship here is truly inspiring.

This is interesting. I also enjoy learning about different faiths...

As do I. I have a special love for different religions, particulary non-Christian ones. I find it fascinating how all religions seems to teach the same basic truths, and the different ways in which they communicate them.

 

[Smilin]

That's something I went through for about an hour - so I don't really understand it fully (as I was in like 8th grade at the time - two years too early for it to have been 'cool' *sigh*)

errr...calculus Mylinkay?

 

[I am Sam]

I love all religions and spiritual paths I claim them all.
Radhe Jai!

 

[Mylinkay Asdara]

errr...calculus Mylinkay?

Something like that

I'm glad "non-alternative" religious people are popping in to say hi too! (Christians in other words)

It's a slow moving thread, but we've been keeping it going bit by bit spurt by spurt

 

[Smilin]

Something like that

I'm glad "non-alternative" religious people are popping in to say hi too! (Christians in other words)

It's a slow moving thread, but we've been keeping it going bit by bit spurt by spurt

Many are greatful you started it...