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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... path is to detach ourselves from the attractions of this physical world . It is our clinging to these things of the physical world that blinds us to spiritual reality and holds back our spiritual progress . We must try to free ourselves ...
... path is to detach ourselves from the attractions of this physical world . It is our clinging to these things of the physical world that blinds us to spiritual reality and holds back our spiritual progress . We must try to free ourselves ...
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... path to contentment and happiness - that path can only be found by developing and fulfilling our spiritual nature . To become truly human involves trying to acquire gradually those qualities that distinguish human beings from the ...
... path to contentment and happiness - that path can only be found by developing and fulfilling our spiritual nature . To become truly human involves trying to acquire gradually those qualities that distinguish human beings from the ...
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... path - the path that will ensure their greatest spiritual progress . Bahá'u'lláh has therefore urged the followers of the different religions 96. The Bahá'í Faith A SHORT INTRODUCTION.
... path - the path that will ensure their greatest spiritual progress . Bahá'u'lláh has therefore urged the followers of the different religions 96. The Bahá'í Faith A SHORT INTRODUCTION.
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