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 34
... necessary . It is not , however , per- missible to strike a child , or vilify him , for the child's character will be totally perverted if he be subjected to blows or verbal abuse.22 After a few years , children must be sent to school ...
... necessary . It is not , however , per- missible to strike a child , or vilify him , for the child's character will be totally perverted if he be subjected to blows or verbal abuse.22 After a few years , children must be sent to school ...
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... necessary to purchase large quantities of arms . Even very poor nations that barely have enough to feed themselves are spending a large proportion of their national incomes on arma- ments . A necessary precursor for the solution of the ...
... necessary to purchase large quantities of arms . Even very poor nations that barely have enough to feed themselves are spending a large proportion of their national incomes on arma- ments . A necessary precursor for the solution of the ...
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... necessary because the Bahá'í Faith has no clergy and no professional learned class . Bahá'u'lláh asserted that priests and other religious professionals had their role in for- mer times when the majority of people were illiterate and ...
... necessary because the Bahá'í Faith has no clergy and no professional learned class . Bahá'u'lláh asserted that priests and other religious professionals had their role in for- mer times when the majority of people were illiterate and ...
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