A primary theme of Baha'u'llahs teachings is achieving world peace through the establishment of unity, justice and equality. I would later realize how useful those books could have been as weapons against my former religion, but I also was able to find enough online resources for my purposes. Author Lil Abdo says that the Bah understanding of sexual equality is different from that of secular feminists. promoting the Baha'i Faith for twenty years. Bahs believe in the oneness of humanity and devote themselves to the abolition of racial, class, and religious prejudices. The problem is that everything you hear in the news is about the superficiality, immorality, and degradation of Hollywood. For most Muslims, the prophet Muhammad was the last and final prophet. He further argued that in the case of "Baha'ism, with its rather vague doctrines as to the nature and destiny of the soul of man, it is a little difficult to see whence the driving force to enforce the ethical maxims can be derived. "he suggests you write the National Spiritual Assembly in a loving spirit, and point out to them how it distresses you to think that, after so many years of service, statements about you which you consider unjustified should be preserved. The governance of the Bah community begins on the local level with the election of a local spiritual assembly. Actually, Baha'is have been imprisoned and martyred since their Faith began in Persia, because of the persecution of the powerful Islamic clerics who consider the Baha'i Faith and its progressive principles a threat. Its six years since I declared and four or five since I became an ex Bahai. If that has changed recently Id like to see the reference. [17], From 1980 onward, several well-educated Bahs left the religion and subsequently criticized it. Your email address will not be published. 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. ", " Each of us is responsible for one life only, and that is our own. That Baha'u'llah was the Manifestation of God for this day and be obedient to the covenant. I declared back in 2008 when I was a naive open eyed idealist about the principles without knowing about all the contradictions and stuff. Others step inside, behold its beauty, but do not penetrate far. No, never! Bahs believe that all the founders of the world's great religions have been manifestations of God and agents of a progressive divine plan for the education of the human race. The Christian Grace Network on YouTube November 23, 2022. If you dont recognize Bahaullah as a manifestation of God then you arent really a Bahai whether or not you happen to be part of the Bahai Administrative Order. Omissions? If, however, we look at people from the standpoint of their faults, then being a friend to them is a formidable task. The Christian Bible clearly displays this concept, as it includes the Old Testament prophets Moses and Abraham, along with the New Testament prophet Jesus Christ, all of whom Bahais revere and consider divine messengers. Here are the misconceptions I addressed: People often ask where Bahais worship, which perhaps indicates anassumption more than a misconception. My family, like many Wilmette residents, witnessed its decades-long construction. [11], Bah authors have written in response that the contradictory teachings are either social laws that change from age to age, as part of a progressive revelation, or human error introduced to the more ancient faiths over time. The first time I heard the word syncretic connected with the Bahai Faith was from a college professor who knew I was Bahai but wanted to instruct me about this particular weakness he perceived. Goodbye. Baha'u'llah encouraged Baha'is to cooperate with their governments and engage with the followers of all religions in a spirit of fellowship. I hope that you may become confirmed therein, because the worst human quality and the most great sin is backbiting; more especially when it emanates from the tongues of the believers of God. Its just spiritual, not practical, was one incorrect comment Ive heard about the Bahai Faith not once, but many times. [32][33] He specifically criticized the work of individual Bah scholars he saw as defending Bah orthodoxy at the expense of historical rigour, including William S. Hatcher,[32] Muhammad Afnan,[32] Juan Cole[33] (although Cole subsequently left the religion), Nader Saiedi,[34] and Moojan Momen. I understand that I can withdraw my consent at any time. Subsequent public protests and mob violence claimed the lives of thousands of his followers. While Bahais dont have traditional churches or mosques, local Bahai communities may decide to rent or buy a meeting place, usually called a Bahai Center, depending on the size of the Bahai community and their circumstances. The religion began with considerable controversy. Baha'is have also been discriminated against in Yemen and in Egypt. The faith has no priesthood and does not observe ritual forms in its worship. 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). He teaches that God is a loving Parent who never uses threats or fear or guilt or shame in relating to Her/His children. Parental consent should only be an issue if the married partners are still minors. [19] Abdu'l-Bah said that it would become clear in the future why the restriction was in place. Quoted in, Last edited on 12 February 2023, at 13:17, Political accusations against the Baha'i Faith, "The Economist explains: The Bahai faith", "Possible Criticisms of the Baha'i Faith from a Feminist Perspective", "The Baha'i Faith in America as Panopticon, 1963-1997", "Fundamentalism in the Contemporary U.S. Baha'i Community", "Bah' Youth and Sexuality A Personal/Professional View", "Missionary as Historian: William Miller and the Bah' Faith", "Marginality and Apostasy in the Baha'i Community", "An Introduction to Bah' Law: Doctrinal Foundations, Principles and Structures", "A Short Introduction to the Bah' Faith", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Criticism_of_the_Bah_Faith&oldid=1138934100, This page was last edited on 12 February 2023, at 13:17. The Cause of God is endowed with tremendous powers, and the reason the believers do not gain more from it is because they have not learned to draw fully on these mighty forces of love and strength and harmony generated by the Faith. "The question of dealing with those who call themselves Bahs but who act in ways which we believe to be detrimental to the interests of the Cause is a very difficult one. This article was most recently revised and updated by, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Bahai-Faith, The British Library - An introduction to the Bahai Faith, World Religious and Spirituality Project - Bahai Faith, Bahai Faith - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11), Bahai faith - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up). The Quran puts forth the same idea, because along with Muhammad it includes the Old Testament prophets and also Christ. [26], Bahs have been accused, particularly by successive Iranian governments, of being agents or spies of Russia, Britain, the Shah, the United States, and as agents of Zionismeach claim being linked to each regime's relevant enemy and justifying anti-Bah actions. Shouldst thou transgress this command, accursed wouldst thou be, and to this I bear witness. Bah Allh was arrested in 1852 and jailed in Tehrn, where he became aware that he was the prophet and messenger of God whose coming had been predicted by the Bb. Located there long before Israel became a nation, it happened because Bahaullah had been exiled to the prison city of Akka in Palestine, then part of the Ottoman Empire, about 85 years before the state of Israel was founded. In the summer and fall of 2004, I gradually came to the conviction that the Bahai Faith was no longer worthy of my allegiance. The feasts are designed to ensure universal participation in the affairs of the community and the cultivation of the spirit of brotherhood and fellowship. p. 192) Bahullh says in the Hidden Words: 'Breathe not the sins of others so long as thou art a sinner. I should update this by noting that I separated from Cheri in December of 2011 and filed for divorce from her on May 7, 2012, finally getting the divorce granted on August 15, 2012. 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. In this two-part article we will briefly examine: (1) the Baha'i approach to other religions; (2) the absence of the personal requirements Baha'i demands for the Manifestations; (3) anachronistic Baha'i scriptures; (4) the Miller analysis of the Baha'i faith; (5) moral concerns; (6) some Baha'i errors; and (7) failed prophecy and Baha'i misuse of We are like ploughmen each of whom has his team to manage and his plough to direct, and in order to keep his furrow straight he must keep his eye on his goal and concentrate on his own task. [22] Bah scholar Udo Schaefer stated that the legitimization of the death penalty in cases of murder and arson is usually met with disapproval and suspicion in Europe. This page was last edited on 31 December 2020, at 01:55. We need not fear the enemies on the outside for such can be easily dealt with. The writings and spoken words of the Bb, Bah Allh, and Abd al-Bah form the sacred literature of the Bah Faith. Cults have charismatic leaders, and Bahais have no clergy or leaders at all. The Nineteen Day Feast, originally instituted by the Bb, brings together the Bahs of a given locality for prayer, the reading of scriptures, the discussion of community activities, and the enjoyment of one anothers company. [7][8], The Bah Faith has maintained its unity and avoided serious division, although several attempts have been made to create sects. in practice you would have lost your administrative rights anyway,. Do this whenever you are tried through the words or deeds of others. Message and data rates may apply. [14] For example, the perspectives of Subh-i-Azal, Mrz Muhammad Al, and Mason Remey, the most prominent covenant-breakers of the religion, were all upheld by Miller in an attempt to show its adherents as deceived, its teachings superficial or irrelevant, and its administration "a dictatorship". "Thou hast written regarding aims. AJs concepts are not a religion or a cult. Ive never been into having to jump through hurdles to withdraw. There are no initiation ceremonies, no sacraments, and no clergy. The ineligibility of women has caused discontent among small but vocal groups of western Bah intellectuals,[5][1] and criticism from others. 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.. 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. 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. These are worded in a way to seem like crazy conspiracies. Bahais believe in the agreement of science and religion; and accept that religion must have practical benefit for humanity in fact, Abdul-Baha said, otherwise it would be preferable to have no religion. Also, tons of conservative, orthodox, even fundamentalist traditional morality in Bahai law. Thanks for the post. 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. IV. Ratings: +1,422. "[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. There were several completely inactive Bahais in the North Richland Hills, Texas locality who I never saw in the years I was a Bahai, but there was no talk of them not having administrative rights. Zackery M. Heern does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. ", "The worst enemies of the Cause are in the Cause and mention the Name of God. This body applies the laws promulgated by Bah Allh and legislates on matters not covered in the sacred texts. The principles of the Bah' Faith were established by Bah'u'llh, the Founder of the Faith, in the latter half of the nineteenth century and promulgated by His Son and appointed successor, 'Abdu'l-Bah during a tireless twenty -nine year ministry.While on an historic teaching trip in 1912 throughout the United States and Canada, 'Abdu'l-Bah explained Bah'u'llh's Teachings to . I sometimes hear, from those without much knowledge of the Bahai Faith, that it is syncretic. Thus you will grow, become more perfect. He appointed his eldest grandson, Shoghi Effendi Rabbn (18971957), his successor. When not convened as a body, each member has no autonomous authority. 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!". (4) The Miller analysis of the Baha'i Faith. The Bahs must be distinguished from others of humanity. But ere long this merciful door will be closed and such enemies will be attacked with a madness. On January 18, a court in Iran's Mazandaran province ordered that property belonging to Bahai citizen Sheida Taeed be confiscated and transferred to the "Execution of Imam Khomeini's Order," a committee controlled by . Corrections? 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.. A Question About Translating the Baha'i Writings December 11, 2022. "[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. opinion. Mirza Ahmad Sohrab; Lady Ruth White. [6], The religion's rise in the Middle East and subsequent movement into the West has given rise to a body of anti-Bah polemic. (5) Moral concerns. Thank you so much! Religion: Kashmir Shaivism (Trika) I've always found some issues with the main idea of the Baha'i faith, for a few different reasons. "This is the attribute of the children of the Kingdom. 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. At the time, I didnt care. Occasionally Ive heard the uninformed opinion that the Bahai Faith is a sect of Islam not true! ", "One must see in every human being only that which is worthy of praise. But if that fails or if we feel that it is hopeless to try and deal with the matter in that way, while at the same time the case is so serious that the interests of the Cause require that it should be firmly dealt with, then the proper course is to bring the matter before the Spiritual Assembly and have it frankly and fully discussed, calling such evidence as is necessary for the elucidation of the matter. The Baha'i Faith, the world's newest independent global belief system, teaches the oneness of God, the unity of humanity , and the essential harmony of religion. Throughout his life, Bah'u'llah penned over 100 volumes in Arabic and Persian. Its like Scientology in trying to manage apostasy in this way. Large-scale persecutions of his adherents, the Bbs, followed. His son and successor, Abdu'l-Baha, traveled to Europe and the United States to spread the faith. The religion began with considerable controversy. Hi, exmuslim atheist here. He was kept in an underground prison in Tehran, which Baha'u'llah describes in his writings as filthy, dark and foul beyond comparison.. Bah's recognize the coming of Bah'u'llh as the latest expression of God's guidance . [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. "It is related that His Holiness ChristMay my life be a sacrifice to Him!one day, accompanied by His apostles, passed by the corpse of a dead animal. 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. She agreed! Reading and Reacting to The Gadfly Molehill. I cant remember if it was one year or two years, but it was probably closer to one year. The Bb was arrested and, after several years of incarceration, was executed in 1850. Cults often promote violence, and Bahais are peaceful, non-violent citizens. It is free information and it is offered without any coercion on your free will about what to do with it. Pingback: Why I Abandoned the (Haifan) Bahai Faith? An unethical teaching from the Caleb and Sophia Series December 24, 2022. The views expressed in our content reflect individual perspectives and do not represent the official views of the Baha'i Faith. Of course, because the Bahai teachings emphasize the oneness of all religion, Bahais believe in the Jewish prophets and revere their Faith. The Babi movement called for revolutionary social changes and championed womens rights. Lights of Guidance/Backbiting, Criticism, Faultfinding, Gossip, Lies, Slander Etc. Actually, when I was Bahai I was dating a nominal Christian, and I had suggested the UU church as a possible place that we could go for worship together if we got married. 9 Politics: Here a number of criticisms about the Bahai faith aligning itself with different historical superpowers are listed. From my understanding, Baha'i Faith is an offshoot from Islam but still believes in Muhammad. I composed that letter on my computer and mailed it in January of 2005. If any individual should speak ill of one who is absent, it is incumbent on his hearers, in a spiritual and friendly manner, to stop him, and say in effect: would this detraction serve any useful purpose? Yet Baha'is in Iran, who are the largest non-Muslim religious community, continue to face persecution. 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. Bahaullahs revelation has been recognized as an independent global Faith in most of the countries of the world. But. "When a difficulty is brought out into the daylight and freely discussed by a duly authorized and responsible group of people who are sincerely desirous of finding the best solution and are free from prejudice or personal motive, then there is a good chance of overcoming it, but discussion of the faults of others behind their backs by unauthorized people who have no authority to take action in the matter, is surely one of the most fertile causesprobably THE most fertile causeof disunity, and the importance of putting an end to this practice should be impressed on all Bahs.". I do not desire for you financial distinction. | The Bahai Insider, Dale Husband: Why I Abandoned the (Haifan) Bahai Faith Bah Censorship, Another reason to despise Michael Shermer | Dale Husband's Intellectual Rants, A Critical Analysis of the The Kitb-i-Aqdas, Part Three | Dale Husband's Intellectual Rants, A Conversion to Mormonism | Dale Husband's Intellectual Rants, Featured in a magazine critical of the Bahai Faith | Dale Husband's Intellectual Rants, Why I Rejected the Bahai Faith, 4th Edition | Dale Husband's Intellectual Rants. 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. Whenever you recognize the fault of another, think of yourself! Select search scope, currently: articles+ all catalog, articles, website, & more in one search; catalog books, media & more in the Stanford Libraries' collections; articles+ journal articles & other e-resources Theimplication is that Bahai is Jewish, which may also be mistakenly inferred by some because the world headquarters of the Bahai Faith is in Haifa, Israel. (Dale Husband: How old are you? Jehovah's Witnesses and Baha'is were among the most . 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. It is not an ordinary distinction I desire: not scientific, commercial, industrial distinction. 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. Goodbye. '", "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. There are more than 100,000 local Baha'i communities in places as diverse as Chile, Cambodia and the United States. Unfortunately, not only average people, but average Bahs, are very immature; gossip, trouble-making, criticism, seem easier than the putting into practice of love, constructive words and cooperation. In the love of God you must become distinguished from all else. There is, of course the right of appeal from the Local to the National Assembly, and from that to Shoghi Effendi,* but the matter ought to be dealt with, in the first instance, by the Local Spiritual Assembly. But His Holiness Christ said: 'Look at its teeth! Check your email for the latest from BahaiTeachings.org. [15], Islamic theology regards Muhammad as the Khatam an-Nabiyyin, the last prophet whom God has sent and Islam as the final religion for all humankind. "I hope that the believers of God will shun completely backbiting, each one praising the other cordially and believe that backbiting is the cause of Divine wrath, to such an extent that if a person backbites to the extent of one word, he may become dishonored among all the people, because the most hateful characteristic of man is fault-finding. [1] 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. The government released Baha'u'llah in 1853, and exiled him to Baghdad, then part of the Ottoman Empire. 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. People who leave the religion, transgress community standards, or attack it externally are not considered Covenant-breakers. Bah Allhs peculiar function was to overcome the disunity of religions and establish a universal faith. The religion officially formed in 1863, but a Shiite Muslim man in Iran began paving the way in 1844 by announcing a new prophet was to come - after Muhammad. ", "It is obvious that if we listen to those who complain to us about the faults of others we are guilty of complicity in their backbiting. This must be the point of distinction among you. 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? | 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. 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. In 'Star of the West', Volume 8, No. SOLanding, a Possible Cryptocurrency Scam Site? 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