Persecution of Baha'is in Iran "A new crime of the century".
Congressman Kirk speaks on t
Persecution of Baha'is in Iran "A new crime of the century".
Congressman Kirk speaks on the House floor in support of his resolution, H.Res. 1008, condemning Iran for its persecution of Baha'is. The resolution overwhelmingly passed the House.
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Bahá'u'lláh: The Promise of All Ages
http://www.bahainyc.org/principles.html
http://www.
Bahá'u'lláh: The Promise of All Ages
http://www.bahainyc.org/principles.html
http://www.bahaullah.de/
1. The oneness of mankind
"It is not for him to pride himself who loveth his own country, but rather for him who loveth the whole world. The earth is but one country and mankind its citizens." (Gleanings from the Writings of bahaullah p. 250)
2. The oneness of religion
"All these divisions we see on all sides, all these disputes and opposition, are caused because men cling to ritual and outward observances, and forget the simple, underlying truth. It is the outward practices of religion that are so different, and it is they that cause disputes and enmity--while the reality is always the same, and one. The Reality is the Truth, and truth has no division. Truth is God's guidance, it is the light of the world, it is love, it is mercy. These attributes of truth are also human virtues inspired by the Holy Spirit." `Abdulbaha Paris Talks, pp. 120-1.
3. Independent investigation of truth
"Furthermore, know ye that God has created in man the power of reason, whereby man is enabled to investigate reality. God has not intended man to imitate blindly his fathers and ancestors. He has endowed him with mind, or the faculty of reasoning, by the exercise of which he is to investigate and discover the truth, and that which he finds real and true he must accept.Abdulbaha
The Promulgation of Universal Peace, p. 291.
4. Religion as a source of unity
"He (bahaullah sets forth a new principle for this day in the announcement that religion must be the cause of unity, harmony and agreement among mankind. If it be the cause of discord and hostility, if it leads to separation and creates conflict, the absence of religion would be preferable in the world." `Abdulbaha -World Faith, p. 247.
5. The evolutionary nature of religion
Bahai's view religion as a progressive, evolutionary process which needs to be updated as humanity evolves mentally, socially, and spiritually. Every so often a new Prophet is sent to humanity to update religion to the current needs of mankind. These Prophets bring essentially the same spiritual message to mankind; in a form that meets the needs of the people of Their time. Bah᧭'s believe that Bahaullah has brought an updated message for mankind today.
6. Harmony between religion, science and reason
"Religion and science are the two wings upon which man's intelligence can soar into the heights, with which the human soul can progress. It is not possible to fly with one wing alone! Should a man try to fly with the wing of religion alone he would quickly fall into the quagmire of superstition, whilst on the other hand, with the wing of science alone he would also make no progress, but fall into the despairing slough of materialism." `Abdulbaha Paris Talks, p.143.
7. Peaceful consultation as a means for resolving differences
In the Bahi Faith, difference of opinion is not squelched, in fact it is encouraged. "The shining spark of truth cometh forth only after the clash of differing opinions." (Selections from the Writings of Abdulbaha .87.) However, differences of opinion can be expressed in a way that doesn't humiliate another human being. The Bah᧭ principle of consultation requires that an individual be detached from his or her opinions and always be open to the truth, from whoever or wherever it comes from.
8. An international auxiliary language
"It behoveth the sovereigns of the world may God assist them or the ministers of the earth to take counsel together and to adopt one of the existing languages or a new one to be taught to children in schools throughout the world, and likewise one script. Thus the whole earth will come to be regarded as one country." (Tablets of Bahaullah p. 22.)
9. Universal education
"Unto every father hath been enjoined the instruction of his son and daughter in the art of reading and writing and in all that hath been laid down in the Holy Tablet. He that putteth away that which is commanded unto him, the Trustees of the House of Justice are then to recover from him that which is required for their instruction, if he be wealthy, and if not the matter devolveth upon the House of Justice. Verily, have We made it a shelter for the poor and needy. He that bringeth up his son or the son of another, it is as though he hath brought up a son of Mine; upon him rest My Glory, My Loving-Kindness, My Mercy, that have compassed the world." (Tablets of bahaullah p.128).
Universal peace
"The time must come when the imperative necessity for the holding of a vast, an all- embracing assemblage of men will be universally realized. The rulers and kings of the earth must needs attend it, and, participating in its deliberations, must consider such ways and means as will lay the foundations of the world's Great Peace amongst men.
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Awesome music and vocals by MANA; video highlights God's Sovereignty and mankind's powerle
Awesome music and vocals by MANA; video highlights God's Sovereignty and mankind's powerlessness.
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Baha'i prayer revealed by Abdul Baha
i learned this tune my first year being a Baha'i o
Baha'i prayer revealed by Abdul Baha
i learned this tune my first year being a Baha'i on the lovely little town of Baltimore, MD. home of the best Baha'is i've ever met. (i'm biased, they are my family :P)
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-Unauthorized translation:
"He, in truth, is the Omnipotent, the Unconstrained!
O, the
-Unauthorized translation:
"He, in truth, is the Omnipotent, the Unconstrained!
O, the Lord of all Names and the Maker of the heavens,
release the friends from the prison of the enemies!
Verily, Thou art the King of Judgment and risen from
the Horizon of a New Revelation.
O Thou the essence of Eternity , by the life of Baha ,
assist them and do not make them hopeless.
Thou art the Ordainer of whatever Thou willeth;
the world of creation is at Your Hand .
The foes of the Faith have sharpened their
teeth for the flesh of the friends .
Protect them, O Thou, the Lord of
all beings and the next world."
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Queen - "Heaven For everyone" from the "Made In Heaven" album.
Queen - "Heaven For everyone" from the "Made In Heaven" album.
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