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Raising our standards - character
2006-12-02 15:40:13
The root cause of wrongdoing is ignorance, and we must therefore hold fast to the tools of perception and knowledge. Good character must be taught. Light must be spread afar, so that, in the school of humanity, all may acquire the heavenly characteristics of the spirit, and see for themselves beyond any doubt that there is no fiercer hell, no more fiery abyss, than to possess a character that is evil and unsound; no more darksome pit nor loathsome torment than to show forth qualities which deserve to be condemned. 'Abdu'l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, p. 136Each of us must improve himself, that he may attain nothing short of the best. When one stops, he descends. A bird, when it is flying, soars; but as soon as it stops, it falls. While man is directed upward, he develops. As soon as he stops, he descends. Therefore I wish the beloved of God always to ascend and develop. Words of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, as recorded in the diary of Juliet Thompson an early ...
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Raising our standards - one example
2006-12-02 15:40:13
....I remember once when a pilgrim, sincerely and modestly remonstrated with the Guardian about the difficulty ordinary people in America had in understanding his writings and suggested he make them a little bit easier. The Guardian pointed out, firmly, that this was not the answer; the answer was for people to raise their standard of English.... Ruhiyyih Khanum, The Guardian of the Baha'i Faith, p. 182
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The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'í's of South Afr
2006-12-02 15:40:13
Racial and religious harmony were certainly not priorities of the apartheid government. However, it was during South Africa's darkest days that the light of unity was kindled. In the summer of 1956, Baha'is from all over Southern Africa gathered to form an interracial Assembly that promoted the oneness of mankind and religion.Watch the video here. Both low and high bandwidth versions are available.
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Wondrous Paradise
2006-12-02 15:40:13
There is no paradise more wondrous for any soul thanto be exposed to God's Manifestation in His Day, to hearHis verses and believe in them, to attain His presence,which is naught but the presence of God, to sail upon thesea of the heavenly Kingdom of His good-pleasure, andto partake of the choice fruits of the paradise of His divineOneness.The Báb, Selections from the Writings of the Báb, p. 77
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Religious truth is relative, Divine Revelation is progressiv
2006-12-02 15:40:13
....The Revelation, of which Bahá'u'lláh is the source and center, abrogates none of the religions that have preceded it, nor does it attempt, in the slightest degree, to distort their features or to belittle their value. It disclaims any intention of dwarfing any of the Prophets of the past, or of whittling down the eternal verity of their teachings.It can, in no wise, conflict with the spirit that animates their claims, nor does it seek to undermine the basis of any man's allegiance to their cause. Its declared, its primary purpose is to enable every adherent of these Faiths to obtain a fuller understanding of the religion with which he stands identified, and to acquire a clearer apprehension of its purpose. It is neither eclectic in the presentation of its truths, nor arrogant in the affirmation of its claims. Its teachings revolve around the fundamental principle that religious truth is not absolute but relative, that Divine Revelation is progressive, not final.Unequivocally...
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Dayspring - UK's Bahá'í magazine for children
2006-12-02 15:40:13
Dayspring is written for children between the ages of five and twelve, though it may be suited to some younger and older children as well. It is available on subscription to anyone who would like copies. This site carries examples of some of the articles that have appeared over the last few years.Dayspring Magazine On-line was created as a resource for those who are interested in the Bahá?í education of children.
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Death or Life?
2006-12-02 15:40:13
Death proffereth unto every confident believer the cup that is life indeed. It bestoweth joy, and is the bearer of gladness. It conferreth the gift of everlasting life.As to those that have tasted of the fruit of man's earthly existence, which is the recognition of the one true God, exalted be His glory, their life hereafter is such as We are unable to describe. The knowledge thereof is with God, alone, the Lord of all worlds.Baha'u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 345
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Bringing problems upon ourselves
2006-12-02 15:40:13
In considering the effect of obedience to the laws on individual lives, one must remember that the purpose of this life is to prepare the soul for the next. Here one must learn to control and direct one's animal impulses, not to be a slave to them. Life in this world is a succession of tests and achievements, of falling short and of making new spiritual advances. Sometimes the course may seem very hard, but one can witness, again and again, that the soul who steadfastly obeys the law of Bahá'u'lláh, however hard it may seem, grows spiritually, while the one who compromises with the law for the sake of his own apparent happiness is seen to have been following a chimera: he does not attain the happiness he sought, he retards his spiritual advance and often brings new problems upon himself.Universal House of Justice 6 February 1973
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New volume of Bahá'í sacred writings published
2006-12-02 15:40:13
A new volume of selected writings by Baha'u'llah, entitled "The Tabernacle of Unity," has been recently translated and published in English.Find out more from the Bahá'í World News Service
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The Great Challenge - Independent Investigation of Reality
2006-12-02 15:40:13
Verily I say, this is the Day in which mankind can behold the Face, and hear the Voice, of the Promised One. The Call of God hath been raised, and the light of His countenance hath been lifted up upon men. It behoveth every man to blot out the trace of every idle word from the tablet of his heart, and to gaze, with an open and unbiased mind, on the signs of His Revelation, the proofs of His Mission, and the tokens of His glory.Great indeed is this Day! The allusions made to it in all the sacred Scriptures as the Day of God attest its greatness. The soul of every Prophet of God, of every Divine Messenger, hath thirsted for this wondrous Day. All the divers kindreds of the earth have, likewise, yearned to attain it.Bahá?u?lláh, Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá?u?lláh, p. 10Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.King James Bible, 1 Thessalonians 5:21Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by ...
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The Warwick Leaflets for enquirers
2006-12-02 15:40:13
Over 40 information leaflets from the UK about the Baha'i Faith grouped under the following headings:Basic factsBaha'u'llahOther religions and the Baha'i FaithSpritiual conceptsThe Baha'i lifeA Baha'i ViewSocial issuesGeneral interestsThe Authors, War wick Bahá'í Assembly, grants permission to print off single copies for personal use. They ask that you use the commercially available printed versions for general use.
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Bahá'ís and "real" problems
2006-12-02 15:40:13
Bahá'ís are often accused of holding aloof from the "real problems" of their fellowmen. But when we hear this accusation let us not forget that those who make it are usually idealistic materialists to whom material good is the only "real" good, whereas we know that the working of the material world is merely a reflection of spiritual conditions and until the spiritual conditions can be changed there can be no lasting change for the better in material affairs.The Universal House of Justice, Messages 1963 to 1986, p. 334
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