Post by Rakehel on May 10, 2021 11:03:34 GMT -5
Baha'i
12-22-05, 10:24 PM
The History: Founded in the nineteenth century by Baha-u-llah, Baha'i is an offshoot of Islam that bears little resemblance to its parent religion.
Teachings/Beliefs: Baha'i's are monotheists who believe that all religions come from God, that all human beings are equal, and that any form of prejudice is immoral and destructive. They stress the importance of education, a world government, and the reconciliation of religion and science. Baha'i's believe God is good and that all are destined for an afterlife, and that all human suffering is caused by our own actions.
Ethical Conduct Beliefs: A short prayer must be repeated once daily. Fasting is observed for nineteen days every spring for purposes of spiritual cleansing. Divorce is strongly discouraged, and homosexuality and extramarital sex are forbidden. Baha'i's avoid drugs and alcohol, and are enjoined from gambling.
Baha'i's are required to work toward maintaining friendly relations with all other faiths, and avoid worldly behavior such as gossip, idle thinking, and materialism.
Current Leader(s): Baha'i groups are divided into National and Local Spiritual Assemblies. Leaders of both bodies are elected, and both fall under the jurisdiction of the Universal House of Justice in Israel.
Number of Believers: Believed to be about five to six million worldwide.
Clergy: There are none. Baha'i's believe the office of priesthood to encourage corruption.
Baha'i Membership: Anyone can become a Baha'i.
Church/Temple: Baha'i religious observances are individual; however, many beautiful temples exist worldwide.
Scriptures: The writings of the Bab, Abdul'l-Baha, and of Bahaullah.
Baha'i Symbols: None.
Holidays: Baha'i's observe the birthdays and dates of death of the Bab and of Baha-u-llah, and the dates both are believed to have declared their mission on earth."
US Site: Baha'i Faith | Baha'i Faith | United States Official Website
12-22-05, 10:24 PM
The History: Founded in the nineteenth century by Baha-u-llah, Baha'i is an offshoot of Islam that bears little resemblance to its parent religion.
Teachings/Beliefs: Baha'i's are monotheists who believe that all religions come from God, that all human beings are equal, and that any form of prejudice is immoral and destructive. They stress the importance of education, a world government, and the reconciliation of religion and science. Baha'i's believe God is good and that all are destined for an afterlife, and that all human suffering is caused by our own actions.
Ethical Conduct Beliefs: A short prayer must be repeated once daily. Fasting is observed for nineteen days every spring for purposes of spiritual cleansing. Divorce is strongly discouraged, and homosexuality and extramarital sex are forbidden. Baha'i's avoid drugs and alcohol, and are enjoined from gambling.
Baha'i's are required to work toward maintaining friendly relations with all other faiths, and avoid worldly behavior such as gossip, idle thinking, and materialism.
Current Leader(s): Baha'i groups are divided into National and Local Spiritual Assemblies. Leaders of both bodies are elected, and both fall under the jurisdiction of the Universal House of Justice in Israel.
Number of Believers: Believed to be about five to six million worldwide.
Clergy: There are none. Baha'i's believe the office of priesthood to encourage corruption.
Baha'i Membership: Anyone can become a Baha'i.
Church/Temple: Baha'i religious observances are individual; however, many beautiful temples exist worldwide.
Scriptures: The writings of the Bab, Abdul'l-Baha, and of Bahaullah.
Baha'i Symbols: None.
Holidays: Baha'i's observe the birthdays and dates of death of the Bab and of Baha-u-llah, and the dates both are believed to have declared their mission on earth."
US Site: Baha'i Faith | Baha'i Faith | United States Official Website
