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. Here are the misconceptions I addressed: People often ask where Bahais worship, which perhaps indicates anassumption more than a misconception. Pingback: Why I Rejected the Bahai Faith, 4th Edition | Dale Husband's Intellectual Rants, Your email address will not be published. Even if what is said against another person be true, the mentioning of his faults to others still comes under the category of backbiting, and is forbidden.". The Christian Grace Network on YouTube November 23, 2022. Its like Scientology in trying to manage apostasy in this way. [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. 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. 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. Bah Allhs peculiar function was to overcome the disunity of religions and establish a universal faith. The Bahs must be distinguished from others of humanity. Out of the frying pan and into the fire, so to speak. 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. Today, Baha'u'llahs shrine, now in Israel, is an important pilgrimage site. The friends must overlook their shortcomings and faults and speak only of their virtues and not their defects. 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 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. The belief in fulfilled prophecies is presented by Bah' authors to demonstrate the validity of Bah'u'llh 's claim to divinity. 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. [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. 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. Yes, intermittent fasting has become pretty trendy, for this physical fast is a symbol of the spir, At the beginning of the 20th century, what did a P, One must see in every human being only that which, Every tender heart wonders What can I do to hel, Act in such a way that your heart may be free from, While sorrow and suffering seem to be inescapable, What is the Best Way to Worship? 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. [27] Central to Cole's complaints is the Bah review process, which requires Bah authors to gain approval before publishing on the religion. [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. 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. Check your email for the latest from BahaiTeachings.org. 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. Instead, I asked her to join with me in First Jefferson Unitarian Universalist Church, which I had belonged to before. 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. 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. Regretfully, Dale Husband I composed that letter on my computer and mailed it in January of 2005. In the West, liberals have criticized the Bah Faith for some of its conservative social practices, notably the prohibition on premarital or homosexual intimacy for Bahs. The Bah Faith is a relatively new religion teaching the essential worth of all religions and the unity of all people. 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. But there are always some who enter and, becoming intoxicated with the splendor of what they behold, remain for life to tend the garden.. The views expressed in our content reflect individual perspectives and do not represent the official views of the Baha'i Faith. 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. Dale's Declarations. Cults separate themselves from society, and Bahais take part in society. The Bah's are fully entitled to address criticisms to their assemblies; they can freely air their views about policies or individual members of elected bodies to the assembly, local or national, but then they must whole-heartedly accept the advice or decision of the assembly, according to the principles already laid down for such matters in Please select which sections you would like to print: Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. Backbiting, Criticism, Faultfinding, Gossip, Lies, Slander Etc. Knowing you seem similar to my mindset from a brief review of your site, I might be more inclined to try the UU route. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Cheri came to love the freedom of thought in that church, despite still being a strong Christian, while I came to love the powerful community the church provided, despite my agnosticism. Assistant Professor of History and Middle East Studies, Idaho State University. (6) Some Baha'i errors. [19] The government released Baha'u'llah in 1853, and exiled him to Baghdad, then part of the Ottoman Empire. Parental consent should only be an issue if the married partners are still minors. 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. For backbiting is divisive, it is the leading cause among the friends of a disposition to withdraw. Shoghi Effendi (Guardian of the Baha'i Faith) wrote about this. This page was last edited on 31 December 2020, at 01:55. 10, on page 138, there is a record of a reply given by Abdul-Bah in a private interview in Paris in 1913. He was asked 'How shall I overcome seeing the faults of othersrecognizing the wrong in others? If capable, those between the ages of 15 and 70 are required to fast 19 days a year, going without food or drink from sunrise to sunset. His son and successor, Abdu'l-Baha, traveled to Europe and the United States to spread the faith. "[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. I encourage you to look him up and see if it resonates with you. [1] The year begins on the first day of spring, March 21, which is one of several holy days in the Bah calendar. "If we profess loyalty to Bahullh, to our Beloved Master and our dear Guardian, then we must show our love by obedience to these explicit teachings. I stayed silent about my defection from the Bahai Faith untilOctober 19, 2007, when I posted my first blog entry attacking it. I understand that I can withdraw my consent at any time. The Bah Faith was first mentioned in the United States in 1893 at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago. Will and Testament of 'Abdul-Baha; Shoghi Effendi. From my understanding, Baha'i Faith is an offshoot from Islam but still believes in Muhammad. 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. Religion: Kashmir Shaivism (Trika) I've always found some issues with the main idea of the Baha'i faith, for a few different reasons. I resigned myself on 07/07/07. This must be the point of distinction among you. 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!". She has published in anthologies, textbooks, peer-reviewed academic journals, radio and magazines; presented papers at numerous By clicking "Sign up", 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. in practice you would have lost your administrative rights anyway,. A comparative analysis of the Baha'i and Christian views of heaven and hell. No, never! The views expressed in our content reflect individual perspectives and do not represent the official views of the Baha'i Faith. Someone from the Bahai community will contact you shortly. But ere long this merciful door will be closed and such enemies will be attacked with a madness. A Statement About Mental Disorders and Domestic Abuse. You don't need to belong to a religion to be of service to others and do good in the world. Finally, you must become distinguished for heavenly illumination and acquiring the bestowals of God. Pingback: Why I Abandoned the (Haifan) Bahai Faith | Dale Husband's Intellectual Rants. They and other UUs are destined to do the work of peace, unity, and freedom that Bahais cannot and will never do! But the enemies who call themselves friends and who persistently violate every fundamental law of love and unity, are difficult to be dealt with in this day, for the mercy of God is still great. 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). 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 the world's second-most widespread religion after Christianity, spanning the globe and working to unite it. I am totally convinced that the Bahai 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. The seat of the Universal House of Justice is in Haifa, Israel, in the immediate vicinity of the shrines of the Bb and Abd al-Bah and near the Shrine of Bah Allh at Bahj, near Akko. The faith has no priesthood and does not observe ritual forms in its worship. 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. One must expose the praiseworthy qualities of the souls and not their evil attributes. [16] Thus, authorities in the Muslim world have rejected the Bah Faith and regard Bahs as apostates if they had been Muslims before conversion. I sometimes hear, from those without much knowledge of the Bahai Faith, that it is syncretic. Get in touch with the Bahais in your community. [27][31], Denis MacEoin, a scholar who had previously been a Bah, criticized what he saw as a threat to the impartiality of the academic field of Bb and Bah studies due to the dominance of practising Bahs in the field. The writings and spoken words of the Bb, Bah Allh, and Abd al-Bah form the sacred literature of the Bah Faith. p. 192) Bahullh says in the Hidden Words: 'Breathe not the sins of others so long as thou art a sinner. 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. | 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. Message and data rates may apply. While Bah teachings assert that men and women are spiritually equal, some areas of differentiation remain. It is not an ordinary distinction I desire: not scientific, commercial, industrial distinction. In 1850, the Bab was charged by Shi'i religious officials with heresy and was put to death by firing squad. Most criticism has come from Iranian enemies with a reputation for deception, Christian groups intending to smear the religion, and disaffected former Baha'is who largely criticize individuals in the administration. ", "As regards backbiting, i.e., discussing the faults of others in their absence, the teachings are very emphatic. I hope that all the believers will attain to this lofty station. 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. Realizing that I had to remove myself from that community outright as a matter of honor, I wrote the following letter: To the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahais of the United States, The Quran puts forth the same idea, because along with Muhammad it includes the Old Testament prophets and also Christ. The great bulk of Bah teachings is concerned with social ethics. He proclaimed a spiritual doctrine emphasizing the forthcoming appearance of a new prophet or messenger of God who would overturn old beliefs and customs and usher in a new era. 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. 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. Ottoman officials later moved Baha'u'llah to the prison city of Akka in Palestine. I have been studying AJ Millers teachings for 17 months now. 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. Normally, it is possible to describe the situation surrounding a problem and seek help and advice in resolving it, without necessarily mentioning names. tht ws qck. Bah Allh was subsequently confined by the Ottomans in Adrianople (now Edirne, Turkey) and then in Acre in Palestine (now Akko, Israel). The principal Bah tenets are the essential unity of all religions and the unity of humanity. Marrying that mentally immature woman was perhaps the biggest mistake of my life, and joining the Bahai Faith was the second biggest. Bah's recognize the coming of Bah'u'llh as the latest expression of God's guidance . Origin of the Baha'i Religion. gss t ws mr lk prf tht yr prblms l lss n pltcs nd rlgn nd mre n mntal hlth sss? On the contrary, it would make the dust to settle so thickly on the heart that the ears would hear no more, and the eyes would no longer behold the light of truth. [17], From 1980 onward, several well-educated Bahs left the religion and subsequently criticized it. I was recently invited to participate on an interfaith panel where we all responded to this question: What are the truths and misconceptions about your Faith? Does it really matter? [1][2], The criticism and challenges it has faced vary considerably in different regions of the world. Perhaps youll be inspired to organize a similar discussion where you live. Baha'is have also been discriminated against in Yemen and in Egypt. Such passages as the following extract from one of the letters written on behalf of the beloved Guardian by his secretary will also be helpful: " 'Each of us is responsible for one life only, and that is our own. 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. I cant remember if it was one year or two years, but it was probably closer to one year. In this article I will respond to these arguments as they relate to the different views held by Bah's and Christians on (1) the nature of God, (2) biblical prophecy, and (3) religious unity. In fact, the first school for girls in Iran was established by the Baha'is. (2) The absence of personal requirements (Baha'i demands) for the Manifestations. 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 . Mirza Ahmad Sohrab; Lady Ruth White. Pingback: Why peace activists (and critics of religion) sometimes fail Dale Husband's Intellectual Rants. Many things are preserved in records as matters of opinion; no one has given a verdict on this matter! At the same time, the Baha'i faith has spread around the globe. An overwhelming majority of Bbs acknowledged his claim and thenceforth became known as Bahs. The letters or contact of why you are withdrawing are also another reason why not to do so. Baha'is believe that God has . The governance of the Bah community begins on the local level with the election of a local spiritual assembly. They also. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). [4][5] These issues may be only marginal to the numerically dominant Bah community outside of Europe and North America. 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. ", " Vicious criticism is indeed a calamity. In any case, good luck to you and God Bless. [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]. 2,070. ". If the situation is of such gravity as to endanger the interests of the Faith, the complaint, as your National Spiritual Assembly has indicated, should be submitted to the Local Spiritual Assembly, or as you state to a representative of the institution of the Counsellors, for consideration and action. ', and He replied: 'I will tell you. ", "One must see in every human being only that which is worthy of praise. According to Bah' belief, there have been individuals throughout history who were Manifestations of God, who founded major world religions and had certain supernatural powers, such as the ability to prophesy. A Unitarian Bahai comes across as an idiot, again! 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. The religion's governing institution is the elected Universal House of Justice, whose membership is male-only. Judaism and Christianity are predecessors of Islam but criticism aimed directly at either of the two doesn't seem to directly affect Islam because of a belief in the Bible and Torah being corrupted or outdated versions of God's message. 9 Politics: Here a number of criticisms about the Bahai faith aligning itself with different historical superpowers are listed. When this is done, one can be a friend to the whole human race. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. Helen Hornby, "Breathe not the sins of others so long as thou art thyself a sinner. There is no way Im going to use a strangers personal home as a house of worship. 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