The Bahá'í Faith: A Short IntroductionThe Baha'i Faith has, in its short 150-year history, succeeded instablishing itself in every country of the world. This book is an attempt toonvey the teachings of the Baha'i Faith as they relate to the individual, toociety and to the world as a whole. There are also sections on the historyf the laws of the religion. Chapters 1 and 2 deal with the individual andhe family, while Chapters 3 and 4 examine the global and social concerns ofhe Baha'i Faith. Chapter 5 details the principles and structure of Baha'idministration, while Chapter 6 gives details of Baha'i laws. Chapter 7xamines theological teachings, while Chapters 8 and 9 consider both the pastnd the future of this rapidly growing world religion. |
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... united in a spiritual and physical marriage , then great results can come from that marriage . The most important of these is the raising of children : Thus the husband and wife are brought into affinity , are united and harmonized ...
... united in a spiritual and physical marriage , then great results can come from that marriage . The most important of these is the raising of children : Thus the husband and wife are brought into affinity , are united and harmonized ...
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... united , and in which the autonomy of its state members and the personal freedom and initiative of the individuals that compose them are definitely and completely safeguarded.18 Eventually , however , it will be necessary for a number ...
... united , and in which the autonomy of its state members and the personal freedom and initiative of the individuals that compose them are definitely and completely safeguarded.18 Eventually , however , it will be necessary for a number ...
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... UNITED NATIONS AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES The Bahá'í community has had a close relationship with the United Nations ever since its formation . Bahá'ís do not consider the present structure and constitution of the United Nations to ...
... UNITED NATIONS AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES The Bahá'í community has had a close relationship with the United Nations ever since its formation . Bahá'ís do not consider the present structure and constitution of the United Nations to ...
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