However, the new believer soon discovers that community life is centered around the need to gain new converts, and finds himself pressured into teaching plans and projects. [7][8], The Bah Faith has maintained its unity and avoided serious division, although several attempts have been made to create sects. Christianity also has a teaching called "original sin", which the Baha'i clearly rejects. 11 Comments. Also, very few people have ever heard of the faith. A decade ago, I was a member of a religion known as the Baha'i Faith.This religion teaches that God is called by various names but is still the same all over the world, that all religions teach the same basic message, and that humanity is one and is destined to unite under the banner of the Baha'i Faith in a new age of peace and . Abdul-Baha,Paris Talks, pp. In all my years of following and writing about the Bahai Faith, this excuse is perhaps the funniest! This was ruled by Shoghi Effendi, the last appointed head of the religion. You describe God as a selfish dictator that is all about it, not us. In the early fifties I was in Virginia and witnessed racial segregation in nearby Washington D.C. The Baha'i Faith does not accept faith without good deeds. Thanks for your comments! [19] One of the first was when I asked my mother at around the age of 15 why women were not allowed to be members of the Universal House of Justice. Eventually such clear evidence of the Bahai Faiths cult status mounted until I could no longer in good conscience remain a Bahai. The religion's governing institution is the elected Universal House of Justice, whose membership is male-only. Well, the year 2000 rolled around without any sign of mass conversions, and I finally realized that the people of the world werent likely to ever convert to Bahai en masse because it is a repressive, guilt-tripping religion with many laws most people are not interested in signing up to follow. Universal Peace 8. You will see lots of items which Bahais tout as their own actually came from Islam. [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 have no way of knowing which of the problems I mention is responsible for the greatest amount of convert dissatisfaction, I have therefore put them in the order that a convert is likely to encounter them: The Bahai Faith, in its public presentations, emphasizes the more broad and tolerant aspects of Bahaullahs teachings. In fact, the Bahai Faith is a distinct religion unto itself, recognized as such by the vast majority of the worlds nations and scholars. The views expressed in our content reflect individual perspectives and do not represent the official views of the Baha'i Faith. Messiah If you, a Baha'i, are right, then I, a Muslim, will experience temporary remoteness from God and eventually, enjoy the all-highest paradise. Constant self examination is essential. The National Bahai Center in Wilmette, IL claims that there are 140,000 Bahais in the United States. Founded in the 19th century by a Persian nobleman . The Bible speaks of Jesus Himself returning in the skies before the entire world in a . How Bahais are trying to capture the Middle East.. Race and genders. By clicking "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. Ottoman officials later moved Baha'u'llah to the prison city of Akka in Palestine. Bahais believe that intermediaries such as pastors, priests, mullahs or rabbis are no longer necessary for learning about and communing with God. In Iran and other parts of the Middle East, Bahs continue to be criticized for breaking with Islam and accused of conspiring with western powers, resulting in intense persecution and the loss of civil rights. The Bah' Faith doesn't single out homosexual behavior like other faiths do, but they do focus on sexual behavior being restricted to the bonds of marriage. Alcohol can also lead to dementia, with symptoms similar to those of Alzheimer's Disease. He came in contact with members of the Bahai Faith and even stayed in those areas which were largely occupied by Bahais. Baha'i I was raised in a Baptist church as a child and read the Bible. The reason is that the leadership of the Baha'i Faith, from its founder, Baha'u'llah, to the Universal House of Justice today, claims to be infallible because it is guided by God. i. Besides associating with schismatics, or email heresy,a Bahai can attract the attention of Bahai authorities simply for oral statements, or being seen as a charismatic leader. In the traditions of almost every people there is a promise of a future when peace and harmony will be established on earth and humankind will . [27] Cole went on to criticize the Bah Faith in three articles written from 19982002,[28][29][30] describing a prominent Bah as "inquisitor" and "bigot", and describing Bah institutions as socially isolating, dictatorial, and controlling, with financial irregularities and sexual deviance. And there is nothing fresh about Bahai writings. They should strive to be shining examples for all mankind, and act as true reminders of the virtues of God amidst men. The Babi movement called for revolutionary social changes and championed womens rights. 11 Comments, This was one post which I got on my FaceBook page. Summed up in Baha'u'llahs words: The Earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens., Copyright 20102023, The Conversation Media Group Ltd. A person so sanctioned cannot participate in any administrative activity, including Feast, the main worship service. Realistically, however, a religious movement that has been part of the American scene for the last 100 years can hardly continue the claim that it is embryonic. Secular organizations offer more effective models for world change. Universal Compulsory Education 9. Many of the Baha'is I know are successful, intelligent, moral people - moreso than the general population - because the Baha'u'llah's writings contribute to the development of morality and critical thinking. . More than one person has said "Baha'is aren't involved in social action." Nothing could be further from the truth. He remained there until his passing in 1892. He was the Imam (leader) of two masjids (mosques) and used to handle the affair of the people. Independent and innovative thinking are viewed with suspicion, with submission to the institutions viewed as a fundamental value. 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. All who hold fast to the one reality will be in agreement and unity. Baha'is believe that the human spirit lives eternally, and so endeavor to illumine their souls with spiritual attributes kindness, generosity, integrity, truthfulness, humility, and selfless service to others. Beware! g. Works more important than grace 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. Kathy Roman is a retired foster youth educator, aspiring writer, wife and mother of two who lives in Elk Grove, CA where she serves as the Bahai Public Information Officer. Thats what makes us believers. I attended, we only discussed the societal potential of young people and by the end of the day some older youth I met had already signed me up to start the Ruhi Institute books despite the fact that Id never heard of them and they didnt show them to us or tell us what they were about. j. Are Baha'is Social Activists? He must not be an imitator or blind follower of any soul. Religion is Progressive, All having a Common Foundation 4. Bahai is a new religion or rather a religion of the newer world. The faiths fundamental truths simply dont resonate with those who have basic critical thinking skills. If manifestations are allowed to contradict one another, then there is no way to separate false manifestations from true ones or to discover if any of them really speak for the true and living God. Information control (publishing) Although the prophet and founder of the Faith, Bahaullah, was born into a Muslim family, he went on to establish a completely independent religion. I weaned myself off the Bahai belief system. (To be fair, however, Bahais often convince themselves that they are true.) However, when I studied their faith it was the rules and legalities that ended up turning me away from being a convert. The last claim is partially rooted in the presence of the Bah World Centre in northern Israel. The Bah' Faith was founded in Iran in the mid-19th century by Mirza Hoseyn 'Ali Nuri, who is known as Bah'u'llh ("Glory of . Beware! They have different values and beliefs. Quite controversially, the Bab claimed that his teachings were a revelation from God and predicted that a new prophetic figure, or manifestation of God, would soon appear. Rob Dalrymple is married to his wife Toni and is the father of four fabulous children, and two grandchildren. , This is the cycle of maturity and reformation in religion as well. They had shared lovely singing the Bahais has shared nothing but a shallow attempt to convert. January 17, 2023 by Henry Karlson. I believe that man is born with the belief in one God. Although the prophet and founder of the Faith, Baha'u'llah, was born into a Muslim family, he went on to establish a completely independent religion. Throughout his life, Bah'u'llah penned over 100 volumes in Arabic and Persian. Belief in God should be as God wants us to believe Him and not the other wway around. Marketing strategies There are many talented speakers and writers who could produce similar books (Joseph Smith, for example, with his Book of Mormon or Mary Baker Eddy with her Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures and many other writings; the idea that only Bahaullah could do this is just ludicrous) Weather Jesus was god,son of god, prophet, servent, or manifested. The simple fact is that the Bahai Faith has just done a terrible job in creating a rich and rewarding community life for its members, and many of them drift away for that reason. The Baha'i religion is what it is. In parts 1 & 2 of these articles, lets deal straightforwardly with some of the most obvious untruths: the. Baha'i Principles 1. I was briefly involved with my local Bahai community. , Inasmuch as the essential reality of the religions is one and their seeming variance and plurality is adherence to forms and imitations which have arisen, it is evident that these causes of difference and divergence must be abandoned in order that the underlying reality may unite mankind in its enlightenment and upbuilding. This is NOT a universal faith, and contradicts science and reason, despite the insistence that it is a faith for modern times. you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace. Galatians 5:1,4 Excessive legalism is a sign of a false religion. The Spirit of truth is infinitely greater than any one man and his ideas. For now, I leave you with his general message to the Bahai Youth of Malaysia. While the 28,000 figure is probably low, the Bahai assumption that there are thousands of people who consider themselves Bahais but have no contact with the community is not realistic. Why I Know Bahaullah Isnt a Manifestation of God (by www.exbahai.com), Deprogramming from the Bahai WorldFaith, A Confession by an ex-Bahai (23 years! He was kept in an underground prison in Tehran, which Baha'u'llah describes in his writings as filthy, dark and foul beyond comparison.. 2023 BahaiTeachings.org All Rights Reserved. It doesnt help that, like the Falun Gong, theyre a CIA propaganda front for hooman rites imperialism and do terrorism for Mossad. l. Threatening people who leave the religion (see the last page of the Kitab-i-Iqan), a. For the Islamic view on God, please refer to Holy Quran, chapter of Unity. On the 200th anniversary of the birth of Baha'u'llah, the founder of the Baha'i faith, the question remains: What is the reason for their persecution? g. Failed promises Didnt moses bring the law of god to obay him. He was considered as a religious authority and as a man of knowledge (Ahle Minbar wa mahrab). When I now contemplate such things as the Bahai World Faiths National Spiritual Assembly of the USA taking the Orthodox Bahai Faith to court in an attempt to prevent Orthodox Bahais from calling themselves Bahais, from using Bahai terminology in their religion, I can clearly see that the judge in the case didnt error in ruling against the Bahai World Faith, as well that he was right on to reprimand the National Spiritual Assembly of the USA for their attempt to quash the religious rights and freedoms of others. Seeing myself and my religion as the answer to all the worlds problems, if only theyd believe. The first is that they equate Krishna to many other prophets, as if somehow Krishna in either case is the main god or spokesperson or prophet of Hinduism as a monolithic religion. This is only one of many aspects of "information control" - a well-known sign of cult mind control, per many websites and books that expose cult methodology. Hi, I am a middle school student doing a research project on the Baha'i Faith. The Baha'i Faith has been at the present time building its World Center on Mt. ( By the way, I avoid to call God HIM) In parts 1 & 2 of these articles, lets deal straightforwardly with some of the most obvious untruths: the Bahai Faith is a cult or a sect of Islam; a Bahai clergy exists; you are born a Bahai if you come from a Bahai family; Bahais dont believe in Christ; and Bahais want your money. Bah World News Service Bah' International Community, has confiscated properties from Baha'i families. Youre welcome to leave a comment here with other issues in case I didnt touch on what you believe about him. Because when I was a Bahai I was right, my religion was right, there was no need for me to question anything. I was surprised therefore after giving a fireside one evening when a male guest asked, "Do all Baha'i men have to wear beards?" Someone from the Bahai community will contact you shortly. Instead of focusing on the only true message, we like to branching them so we could have others become a member of our view. However, I did spend thirteen years in the Bahai community, and watch a lot of people come and go. Building a multitude of LSAs scattered geographically all over the country has taken priority over building solid communities. In reality, the Scriptures teaches that the heart of men which is the inward being is truly wicked. i. Inequality of men and women despite saying otherwise I want to expand on and write about all these items. Bahaullah , and Jesus and Mohamed says conversion to believe in God only comes through good works not unnecessity doctrine. I grew up believing that I was one of the chosen. This is admirable. He focused on his own problems calling himself wounded one over 170 times I saw a lot of those fanatics latched on other spiritual platforms on internet and tried to lure ppl in discussion. The answer is "No," but this is how strong perceptions are especially on new people we meet, and how clear we Baha'is must be about our dress, and demeanor, to portray the best human qualities we can and to not get attached to outward trappings. Wait dont answer that, I know why, because you afraid to be punished by God. We are not to follow Jesus, and use Jesus, for the sake of personal gain or profit, that is, we are . So shame on us for causing division not unity. d. Caused depression In this respect, they imitated the Dahriyas. There are more people on this planet who have heard of those who believe in the flying spaghetti monster than they have of the Bahais. He was popularly known as Awareh which means the one who wandered about in love (of Bahaullah). I dont think Bahais know who the fraud that Bahaullah actually was how he took what he wanted from Islam and created his own trash which is now known as the Bahai Faith. It differs from, but may be associated with, excommunication . I recall going to a ticket window to buy a train ticket and the ticket master informed me I had walked through the "wrong" door. The Bah Faith is a relatively new religion teaching the essential worth of all religions and the unity of all people. People who leave the religion, transgress community standards, or attack it externally are not considered Covenant-breakers. In Acre in northern Israel, a former prison city of the Ottoman Empire, the barracks where Bahullh was imprisoned starting in 1868. Since i married in 1971 I've always cultivated a beard. I could go on all day writing about stupid things about the Bahai religion. Either you commit to it the whole way as infallible, Divine revelation full blast, or you leave it be to mere human construct or artifice with not more authority than any of other countless human philosophies that may be well-intentioned or even pretty good, but just not super-human. The ineligibility of women has caused discontent among small but vocal groups of western Bah intellectuals,[5][1] and criticism from others. Didnt bahaullah say these are the teaching that has been done that they were internal in the past and the future and now is time to unite all faith and nations for the couse of God. The exclusion of same-sex marriage among Bahs has garnered considerable criticism in the Western world, where the Bah teachings on sexuality may appear to be unreasonable, dogmatic, and difficult to apply in Western society. Through the teachings of the Manifestations of Godamong them Abraham, Krishna, Zoroaster, Moses, Buddha, Jesus Christ, Muammad, and, in more recent times, the Bb and . Bahai activities, Bahai friendship forwhat? I thought it would be interesting to share, You can visit my Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/BahaiAwareness, Some days ago,I dropped out of the Bahai Faith and now,Id like to share my decisions,so I dont want to run the faith down but just to use my freedom of speech. In fact, Assemblies exist on paper that never actually meet because not enough of the people in the community are active. Thats interesting to know! why baha'i faith is wrong. Quite in contrast to the expected disengagement of youth from the affairs of society, the Bah' faith gives its young members an engaging vision rooted in the notion of the equality of the human race: unity of family, of tribe, of city-state, and nation have been successively attempted and fully established. Message and data rates may apply. Opposition to the current head of the faith, the Universal House of Justice, is considered to be a spiritual illness, that could possibly be contagious, so the news that someone is reading their material and openly discussing it will almost certainly bring an ABM into the community who will investigate, warn, and threaten with shunning, a person who fails to abandon such contacts. Also, unfortunately, some Bahais feel it is their duty to turn in people who are not living up to Bahai standards. This page will be expanded with explanations added as I continue to research the Bahai religion. c. No gospel of salvation similar to whats found in the Bible I remain very interested in religions but will never subscribe to one again. Author Lil Abdo says that the Bah understanding of sexual equality is different from that of secular feminists. They lay special emphasis on women's rights and education. These appointed officials have the responsibility for the protection and propagation of the Faith. I left that meeting without saying goodbye and the Faith was never the same for me after that Bahai cult experience. This can prove to be an extremely alienating experience, and can result in a person leaving the Bahai Faith altogether. He must not rely implicitly upon the opinion of any man without investigation; nay, each soul must seek intelligently and independently, arriving at a real conclusion and bound only by that reality. Religion must be the Source of Unity 5. I was not friends with any Baha'is at the time, and had only met two in my life. The Baha'i Faith provides the means for peace and tranquility through a progressive set of social teachings: Even the threat of such sanctions can be the cause of disillusionment. Now you are angry and feels good to accuse. The Baha'i Teachings and Homosexuality Overview Human beings think differently. What a tribalist comments. Abdul-Baha, The Promulgation of Universal Peace, p. 291. b. Beliefs, ideas and rituals of the Baha'is: 1 - Belief that Allaah is incarnated in some of His creation, and that Allaah was incarnated in al-Baab and al-Baha'. Baha'is make a big deal about some aspects of human rights, like racism and sexism. c. He abandoned his family in Baghdad and his son died because of no medical care (ie: neglect) c. Caused feelings of inadequacy The vast majority of Bahai communities are too small to offer much in the way of services. I did attend meetings in other Bahai communities after that eye opener but the evidence that Bahai is a cult simply mounted. h. Requests for money Having read Will and Testament many times, it was a question in my mind that why Shoghi Effendi has not left any Will appointing another Guardian, while Will and Testament says that It is incumbent upon a Guardian to appoint another Guardian during his life time. f. Deceptive numbers membership statistics 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. Christianity teaches that without Christ, all of the elects are spiritually dead in our disobedience and transgressions. Why do you oppose it. 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. Bahais who are married before conversion dont have to face this, but for those who marry afterwards will not be recognized as being married unless they do so in a Bahai ceremony. At the end of her lecture this Bahai teacher broke out the conversion cards she had with her and invited the lovely Doukabor folks to sign time. Independent, Unfettered Investigation of the Truth 3. Ive come to see that the actual pivot of the Bahai World Faith is not an inclusive and true oneness of humanity but an exclusive oneness of Bahainess, a false oneness based on the belief that all of humanity needs to believe as we Bahais believe. 2. Many bahai sects are a sect of the sect (babi) of the sect (sheikhi) of the sect (shiah) of the sect islam. j. The Orthodox Bah' Faith upholds the original writings of Bah'u'llh, the Founder, and 'Abdu'l-Bah, the Exemplar and appointed interpreter of the Bah' Faith. A bahai reads their own book & interprets in for themselves. At one event sponsored by the Regional Teaching Committee on the lower mainland in BC I attended a meeting where they advised the particapants to befriend people of Chinese ancestor for the purpose of converting them to the Bahai Faith. Lets unit in that one absolute truth not divide the truth. Baha'is were encouraged to avoid reading anything they wrote and instructed to entirely shun them. The Bah' Faith is a new religion God has sent to unify all nations and peoples of the world and to establish a global civilization based on justice, peace and harmony. Hungry for their quota for souls! My hope is that in writing about these issues, others who are recovering from years of being in the Bahai religion will be aided in their abilities to look objectively at Bahaullah, his life, his teachings, and how we were affected by being Bahais. 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. why baha'i faith is wrong. How I wish that Bahais would have read their original books and not the trash dished out by the UHJ. [17], Bahu'llh's teachings on the equality of men and women, and that slavery should be banned, were controversial ideas in the nineteenth century Middle East that contributed to attempts to destroy his movement.[16]. However, in order to appreciate his book Kashful heel it is first important to understand his personality. This list shows where Im going with this site. Im still just getting started with this blog and will have a lot to add to this posting, but for now, Ill list a few ideas that are coming to mind as I do my research. Although many children of Bahais grow up to accept the Faith for themselves, the children of Bahais do not automatically do so.
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