The Babi movement called for revolutionary social changes and championed womens rights. Consider, that He did not look at all at the defects of that animal; nay, rather, He searched well until He found the beautiful white teeth. ThenI cut completely all personal ties to the Bahais in the Fort Worth area. I desire this distinction for you. The Bah Faith is a relatively new religion teaching the essential worth of all religions and the unity of all people. Religion: Kashmir Shaivism (Trika) I've always found some issues with the main idea of the Baha'i faith, for a few different reasons. The truth, on the contrary, is that the Bahai Faith teaches progressive revelation, which means, as Abdul-Baha said in a talk he gave in the United States in 1912, that: the divine religions of the holy Manifestations of God are in reality one, though in name and nomenclature they differ. [15] Douglas Martin wrote that Miller's writings were driven by animus against what he saw as a successful rival faith that was moving into Christian lands. Baha'is believe that God has . | The Bahai Insider, Pingback: Dale Husband: Why I Abandoned the (Haifan) Bahai Faith Bah Censorship, Pingback: Another reason to despise Michael Shermer | Dale Husband's Intellectual Rants, Pingback: A Critical Analysis of the The Kitb-i-Aqdas, Part Three | Dale Husband's Intellectual Rants, Pingback: A Conversion to Mormonism | Dale Husband's Intellectual Rants, Pingback: Featured in a magazine critical of the Bahai Faith | Dale Husband's Intellectual Rants, At the gate of the garden some stand and look within, but do not care to enter. I am totally convinced that the Baha'i Faith is doomed to fail in its mission to bring peace, unity, and a Golden Age to humanity and I therefore resign from my past membership in the Faith. This is the conduct and the manner of the real Bahais (Bahs). "[25] Excommunication among Bahs is rare and reserved for those actively promoting schism. Shouldst thou transgress this command, accursed wouldst thou be, and to this I bear witness. A Statement About Mental Disorders and Domestic Abuse. The last claim is partially rooted in the presence of the Bah World Centre in northern Israel. [20] Particularly in the United States, Bahs have attempted to reconcile the immutable conservative teachings on sexuality with the otherwise socially progressive teachings of the religion, but it continues to be a source of controversy. I understand that I can withdraw my consent at any time. Occasionally Ive heard the uninformed opinion that the Bahai Faith is a sect of Islam not true! When not convened as a body, each member has no autonomous authority. Selfless Service to Humanity, In fact, Bahaullah mandated that his followers involve themselves in social action when he said, Be anxiously concerned with the needs of the age ye live in, and center your deliberations on its exigencies and requirements.. The Baha'i Faith is not just a collection of philosophical principles or an attempt to combine or conflate religions. The views expressed in our content reflect individual perspectives and do not represent the official views of the Baha'i Faith. Maybe there is a wisdom in asking for parental consent after all, reading how this marriage of two adults ended up. Actually, Bahais have been imprisoned and martyred since their Faith began in Persia, because of the persecution of the powerful Islamic clerics who consider the Bahai Faith and its progressive principles a threat. The Bible provides ALL the answers, in my truly humble (!) Dale's Declarations. Ironic, considering that many Bahais have non-Bahai parents who may even be racist, and thus object to their children marrying members of a different race. Pingback: Why I Abandoned the (Haifan) Bahai Faith? In 1863, shortly before being moved by the Ottoman government to Constantinople (now Istanbul), Bah Allh declared to his fellow Bbs that he was the messenger of God foretold by the Bb. Yet Baha'is in Iran, who are the largest non-Muslim religious community, continue to face persecution. You don't need to belong to a religion to be of service to others and do good in the world. "[13], William McElwee Miller (18921993) was a Presbyterian missionary in Iran who published a polemic titled The Baha'i Faith (1974), in which he attacked the religion by promoting the views of individuals opposing Bah leadership. You know nothing about why my marriage failed and it had nothing to do with lack of parental consent. "The only way jealousy or petty attitudes can be overcome is by the love and tact of the teacher; these are not things that can be solved by a 'ruling'.". (Dale Husband: How old are you? In Acre in northern Israel, a former prison city of the Ottoman Empire, the barracks where Bahullh was imprisoned starting in 1868. Soon the Bbs teachings spread throughout Iran, provoking strong opposition from both the Shii Muslim clergy and the government. ', and He replied: 'I will tell you. This must be the point of distinction among you. Others step inside, behold its beauty, but do not penetrate far. Thanks! opinion. Whenever you recognize the fault of another, think of yourself! [3][9], Christian author and missiologist Ed Stetzer rejects the Bah Faith as a syncretic combination of faiths,[10] while Christian author John Ankerberg points to discrepancies between faiths to contradict the idea of unity of religion.[8]. The Bahs must be distinguished from others of humanity. But His Holiness Christ said: 'Look at its teeth! Also, the lack of actual places of worship was another big shock. According to Bahai law, I would have needed the consent of both her mother (her father was already deceased), and my BIRTH (not adoptive) parents to be married to her. As a member of Irans nobility, Baha'u'llah was offered a government position. Targeting the faith's followers is a longstanding feature of the Islamic Republic but has been escalating of late. In Iran, where the religion was founded, universities refuse to admit Baha'i students, Baha'i cemeteries have been destroyed and the countrys Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has confiscated properties from Baha'i families. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Membership in the Bah community is open to all who profess faith in Bah Allh and accept his teachings. Bahs believe in the oneness of humanity and devote themselves to the abolition of racial, class, and religious prejudices. I have been studying AJ Millers teachings for 17 months now. In our group, the discourse enabled all participants to deal upfront with common misconceptions about their religions, and allowed panelists and audience members to be exposed to religions unfamiliar to them. The friends must overlook their shortcomings and faults and speak only of their virtues and not their defects. Rather, Bahais look to the spiritual teachings of the Bab and Bahaullah, as interpreted and elucidated by Abdul-Baha, for inspiration and guidance. A primary theme of Baha'u'llahs teachings is achieving world peace through the establishment of unity, justice and equality. The continental counselors are appointed by the Universal House of Justice. (2) The absence of personal requirements (Baha'i demands) for the Manifestations. It will endeavor to present criteria for the labels "world religion" and "new religious movement," as well as explore to what extent the Bah' Faith fulfils these criteria. For the first few months of our marriage, Cheri and I shared a home with my parents, until we had enough money to move out on our own. When people say that the Bahai Faith has something to do with Judaism, its often a result of confusing the word Bahai with Bnai Brith, a service organization dedicated to the social and educational betterment of Jews. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. In this two-part article we will briefly examine: (1) The Baha'i approach to other religions. ", "an unwise act or statement by a Bah in one country could result in a grave set-back for the Faith there or elsewhereand even loss of the lives of fellow believers. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. The letters or contact of why you are withdrawing are also another reason why not to do so. You must become distinguished for loving humanity; for unity and accord; for love and justice. The Christian Grace Network on YouTube November 23, 2022. Soon after, early American converts began embracing the new religion. After full consideration, the Spiritual Assembly should take such action as it deems advisable, and it is incumbent upon all members of the group to be loyal to whatever decision is arrived at by the Spiritual Assembly. Ive never been into having to jump through hurdles to withdraw. In fact, 41 countries - or around a fifth (21%) of those evaluated - banned at least one religion-related group in 2019, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of laws and policies in effect in 198 countries in 2019, the most recent year for which comprehensive data is available. (Bnai Brith means children of the covenant.). He taught there is one God and one human family, and that the great religions of the world represent successive stages in the spiritual evolution of human society. He must be a lover of the rose, no matter in what soil it may be growing. The official website of the Baha'i Faith is: Sign up for our newsletter and get all our latest content, 2023 BahaiTeachings.org All Rights Reserved. In such cases, of course, the name of the person or persons involved will have to be mentioned. Thanks for the post. Because the Bahai Faith is based in the grassroots, any social action is the result of consultative decisions made in any given locality and depends on local capacities. Hi, exmuslim atheist here. All national spiritual assemblies of the world periodically constitute themselves an international convention and elect a supreme governing body known as the Universal House of Justice. Subsequent public protests and mob violence claimed the lives of thousands of his followers. He observed only the whiteness of the teeth and overlooked entirely the deformity of the body, the dissolution of its organs and the bad odour. But ere long this merciful door will be closed and such enemies will be attacked with a madness. Helen Hornby, "Breathe not the sins of others so long as thou art thyself a sinner. One of the Bbs earliest disciples and strongest exponents was Mrz osayn Al Nr, who had assumed the name Bah Allh when he renounced his social standing and joined the Bbs. The stupidity of that idea should be obvious. The followers of such sects are labeled Covenant-breakers, shunned, and viewed as enemies of the faith. Cults often promote violence, and Bahais are peaceful, non-violent citizens. The electoral process excludes parties or factions, nominations, and campaigning for office. They also. It is not an ordinary distinction I desire: not scientific, commercial, industrial distinction. Syncretic means that a religion contains nothing original, but instead is a collection of teachings culled from other religions in an attempt to fuse them. Still others encircle this garden inhaling the fragrance of the flowers, having enjoyed its full beauty, pass out again by the same gate. Baha'u'llahs father was a minister in Irans government, which supported Shi'i Islam as the state religion. By clicking "Continue" "Submit" , I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and consent to receive communications (email, telephone call, or text message) from Bahaiteachings.org about news, events and offers, including via automated technology and/or prerecorded calls or messages to the number and email provided above, even if my number is a mobile number or is currently listed on any state, federal or corporate Do Not Call list. The feasts are designed to ensure universal participation in the affairs of the community and the cultivation of the spirit of brotherhood and fellowship. Without the support of the UUs at First Jefferson Church, I might have never had the courage to do battle against the corrupt, idiotic Haifan Bahai Administrative Order as I have done. Baha'is were nonetheless subjected to persecution, as some Muslim clerics perceived their faith to be a heresy. Finally, you must become distinguished for heavenly illumination and acquiring the bestowals of God. Only the last category could fall into the category of reliable sources (although not independent or disinterested sources ). The followers of such splinter groups are shunned and not considered Bahs by the majority. The central figure of the religion is Baha'u'llah, and Baha'is consider him to be the latest in a series of divine messengers. Throughout his life, Bah'u'llah penned over 100 volumes in Arabic and Persian. But even if these are not taken from the records it still does not make them either true or false. [1] Western academics have criticized the requirement for Bahs to seek pre-publication review when publishing on the religion[3] and the exclusion of women from serving on the Universal House of Justice. A Unitarian Bahai comes across as an idiot, again! The Bahs use a calendar, established by the Bb and confirmed by Bah Allh, in which the year is divided into 19 months of 19 days each, with the addition of 4 intercalary days (5 in leap years). If, however, we look at people from the standpoint of their faults, then being a friend to them is a formidable task. One must expose the praiseworthy qualities of the souls and not their evil attributes. Its interesting how much confusion this lack of a fixed building in many Bahai communities can create for members of other Faiths who feel connected to their places of worship. Ive never officially withdrawn or resigned, but stopped being a Bahai either one or two years after declaration. Deborah Clark Vance earned a Ph.D. from Howard University in Intercultural Communication and served as Assoc Prof. and Chair of the Dept of Comm & Cinema at McDaniel College. Summed up in Baha'u'llahs words: The Earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.. However, from a Bahai perspective if your relationship to God has not been directed by the revelation of Bahaullah than we are really talking more about ones own vain imaginings as opposed to reality. The Bah Faith was first mentioned in the United States in 1893 at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago. If we think we can help matters by a frank and friendly talk with the individual concerned, refraining from judging or condemning, but pointing out in as kind a manner as possible the way in which, as it seems to us, the sort of conduct in question is harmful to the Cause or of a nature forbidden by the teachings, then it seems well to try that method before resorting to the more formidable method of bringing the matter before the Spiritual Assembly. Pingback: Why I Abandoned the (Haifan) Bahai Faith | Dale Husband's Intellectual Rants. Importantly, the Bahai Faith first emerged in a Muslim culture in what is now Iran, so Islam could be said to be its parent Faith in the same way that Judaism was the parent Faith of Christianity. Later, my mother, who was always hostile to the Bahai Faith because of her Baptist convictions, took those items and discarded them all without my consent. His most well-known book is The Hidden Words, which is composed of short poetic statements that get to the heart of his spiritual and ethical teachings. The Bah Faith is a relatively new religion teaching the essential worth of all religions and the unity of all people.. People often fear and denigrate what they dont understand, and anyone who says that the Bahai Faith is a cult definitely does not understand it. Criticism of the Baha'i Faith I can only speak for myself, but I consider direct and detailed criticism of the Baha'i Faith to be an essential part of the recovery process involved in leaving it. His writings, which promote peace and unity, are at the heart of the . Historical context. When Bahaullahs son and successor Abdul-Baha visited North America in 1912, he modeled an example of social action when he told Bahais to racially integrate even in cities which were segregated at that time; and to also apply the Bahai principle of the equality of the sexes to their lives. 9 Politics: Here a number of criticisms about the Bahai faith aligning itself with different historical superpowers are listed. The government released Baha'u'llah in 1853, and exiled him to Baghdad, then part of the Ottoman Empire. Finding out about what the Bahai Faith was actually about rather than all the stuff they like to advertise was a big shock. [27] Soon after his resignation, Cole created an email list and website called H-Bahai, which became a repository of both primary source material and critical analysis on the religion. The Bb was arrested and, after several years of incarceration, was executed in 1850. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); After years of investigation and soul-searching, I have finally come to the sad understanding that I can no longer bring myself to believe in Bahaullah or any of the institutions established in His name, including the Guardianship and the Universal House of Justice. [1] When Criticism and Harsh Words Arise "When criticism and harsh words arise within a Bah' community, there is no remedy except to put the past behind one, and persuade all concerned to turn over a new leaf, and for the sake of God and His Faith refrain from mentioning the subjects which have led to misunderstanding and inharmony. Bah's recognize the coming of Bah'u'llh as the latest expression of God's guidance . Baha'u'llah's writings form the foundation of the Baha'i faith. Again, it doesnt really matter. I read where it clearly said in the Bahai Writings you have to explicitly deny belief in Bahaullah to be removed from National Bahai membership rolls. The Bah Faith and its predecessor, the Bb religion, originated in the nineteenth-century Persian Empire, arousing considerable opposition, initially on purely theological and doctrinal grounds; it was perceived by many Iranians as threat to established power and authority in Persia.. '", "What the believers need is not only, as you state, to really study the teachings, but also to have more peace-makers circulating among them. Your details have now been sent. Bah Faith, religion founded in Iraq in the mid-19th century by Mrz osayn Al Nr, who is known as Bah Allh (also spelled Bahullh), which in Arabic means Glory of God. The cornerstone of Bah belief is the conviction that Bah Allh and his forerunner, who was known as the Bb (Persian: Gateway), were manifestations of God, who in his essence is unknowable. Instead, I asked her to join with me in First Jefferson Unitarian Universalist Church, which I had belonged to before. Selfless Service to Humanity, Eco-Caskets: The Spiritual How - and Why - of Green Burials, Dr. Anthony Lee and the Excavation of Buried Racial Narratives. Extract from Dale Husbands blog. The Baha'i Faith is a scriptural religion; the current written texts are considered fully authoritative. Mrz Al Moammad first proclaimed his beliefs in 1844 and assumed the title of the Bb. Regretfully, Dale Husband I composed that letter on my computer and mailed it in January of 2005. If the Bahs would follow the Bah laws in voting, in electing, in serving and in abiding by Assembly decisions, all this waste of strength through criticising others could be diverted into cooperation and achieving the Plan. Would it please the Blessed Beauty, contribute to the lasting honour of the friends, promote the holy Faith, support the Covenant, or be of any possible benefit to any soul? Its first leader, the Bb, was imprisoned and executed for heresy in 1850, and Bahu'llh, another central figure, was exiled from Iran and both the Ottoman and Persian Empires tried to destroy his movement. The clear, forthright responses he gave to the criticism that "the Baha'i Faith offers nothing new," have become, during the intervening century, a classic catalog of the many unique and unprecedented aspects of the Baha'i teachings and principles. (Quoted in Star of West, Vol. But. A Question About Translating the Baha'i Writings December 11, 2022. The Baha'i Faith explained that away by claiming that while Jesus was indeed a Messenger (or Manifestation) of God, His faith had become corrupted over time and thus most Christians were not truly following him, but the doctrines of men. Since then, the Bahai International Community, as a non-governmental organization with a permanent seat at the United Nations, has consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council. How cadaverous looking!' If, on the other hand, God's own nature is said to be contradictory, that is, that God is both one God and many gods, that God is both able and not able to have a son, personal and impersonal, etc., then the Bahai concept of God is reduced to meaninglessness. An overwhelming majority of Bbs acknowledged his claim and thenceforth became known as Bahs. Like all Bahai Houses of Worship, it welcomes everyone, and its nine entrances symbolize the many legitimate paths to the Creator. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). I declared back in 2008 when I was a naive open eyed idealist about the principles without knowing about all the contradictions and stuff. Each of us is immeasurably far from being 'perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect' and the task of perfecting our own life and character is one that requires all our attention, our will-power and energy. The Orthodox Bah Faith is an extremely small Bah sect that was formed in 1960 by Mason Remey, and subsequently was the name used by one of his disputed successors, Joel Marangella.The sect is defined by a belief that the Guardianship of Shoghi Effendi (1921-1957) continued with further appointees, whereas the mainstream Bahs follow a line of leadership that transitioned to . "[6] Former Bah William Garlington said the Bah position in the United States "can at most be characterized as one of sympathetic disapproval" toward homosexuality. In a Tablet to an American friend the Master wrote: 'The worst human quality and the most great sin is backbiting, more especially when it emanates from the tongues of the believers of God. [4][5] These issues may be only marginal to the numerically dominant Bah community outside of Europe and North America. The Bab and Bah'u'llh are believed to have been messengers from God and they told people that God has had many prophets and that God has had many names, but there is only one God. A third cried out: 'What a stench! "This is the attribute of the children of the Kingdom. I sometimes hear, from those without much knowledge of the Bahai Faith, that it is syncretic. Im lazy. It is one of the functions of the older and the more mature Bahs to help the weaker ones to iron out their difficulties and learn to really function and live like true believers!". ", " If any soul speak ill of an absent one, the only result will clearly be this: he will dampen the zeal of the friends and tend to make them indifferent. ", "When we see the condition the world is in today, we must surely forget these utterly insignificant internal disturbances, and rush, unitedly, to the rescue of humanity. 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