The Baha'i Faith: A Beginner's GuideThe youngest of the world religions and the second most widespread after Christianity, the Baha'i Faith is well known for its belief in the oneness of all religions. In this clear, readable, and informative guide, Momen provides a vibrant introduction to all aspects of this fast-expanding faith, which now has over 5.5 million adherents. From its teachings on the spiritual development of the individual to the belief in the need for world peace, Momen's comprehensive study gives anyone interested in the contemporary religious landscape an authoritative insight into this 150-year old tradition, whose spiritual and social teachings are so much in tune with the concerns of today. |
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Page 54
... increasing the wealth of the individual members of the society . Economists assume that all human beings are ... increased wealth to the members of the society . According to the Bahá'í teachings , that is not the right way to achieve ...
... increasing the wealth of the individual members of the society . Economists assume that all human beings are ... increased wealth to the members of the society . According to the Bahá'í teachings , that is not the right way to achieve ...
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... increasing freedom for individuals to develop their potential and increased safeguards of human rights against oppressive measures taken by those in authority . Thus , for example , the present moves towards European unity give the ...
... increasing freedom for individuals to develop their potential and increased safeguards of human rights against oppressive measures taken by those in authority . Thus , for example , the present moves towards European unity give the ...
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... increasing in numbers . In the early 1950s , there were probably some 200,000 Bahá'ís in the world . This had increased to about a million by the late 1960s , about four and a half million by the late 1980s , and over five million by ...
... increasing in numbers . In the early 1950s , there were probably some 200,000 Bahá'ís in the world . This had increased to about a million by the late 1960s , about four and a half million by the late 1980s , and over five million by ...
Contents
The family | 26 |
Global concerns | 60 |
The Baháí community | 76 |
Copyright | |
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Abdu'l-Bahá says achieve aspect attain Báb Bábís Bahá Bahá'í administration Bahá'í community Bahá'í Faith Bahá'í laws Bahá'í Prayers Bahá'í Publishing Trust Bahá'í scriptures Bahá'í teachings Bahá'í World Centre Bahá'í writings Bahá'ís believe Bahá'u'lláh asserts Bahá'u'lláh says become cause Compilation of Compilations consultation countries divine earth essence freedom George Ronald Gleanings global glory happiness hath heart Hidden Words highest reality holy House of Justice human humankind important individual Bahá'ís institutions Iran Iranian Kingdom Kitáb-i-Aqdas large numbers laws light lives Local Spiritual Assemblies Lord manifest mankind marriage meditation National Spiritual Assemblies Nineteen Day Feast Order of Bahá'u'lláh Paris Talks persecution physical plans prejudice principles Promulgation of Universal prophet-founders Prophets race religious revealed Selections Seven Valleys Shoghi Effendi society soul station suffering Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh thee things thou tion truth unity Universal House Universal Peace unto Verily wealth Wilmette women World Order