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one of my friends is a bahia
i dont even know if i spelled it right.
but what does this religoin teach?
2006-11-17 10:29:00 · 10 answers · asked by brittanys789 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am a Baha'i (that's how it's spelled; may help with searching for info). There is a lot of introductory info out there on the web. Try http://www.bahai.org There's another post somewhere on here where I clear up some misconceptions.
Baha'is are not pacifists. We don't believe violence is the answer to the majority of the conflicts out there, but we do believe in the concept of a "just war." We believe in global collective security: basically, if one country acts injustly, the ENTIRE WORLD should rise up and restore order. NOT just one or two countries. Sort of like the theory of the U.N. but much more effective.
No, there is no witchcraft element to the Baha'i Faith.
No, the Baha'i Faith isn't really a variant of Islam, any more than Christianity is a variant of Judaism. We believe the Baha'i Faith is God's "next step" for us after Islam. God sent us another Messenger after Muhammad to carry humanity to the next step in it's spiritual journey.
The concept is called "progressive revelation" and many religions believe in the idea even if they don't call it that. We believe that when the time is right, God sends us a divine message, though a special Person. Moses was one, Jesus was one, the Buddha, Jesus Christ, Baha'u'llah. These Messengers go back to before recorded time and will continue into the future.
I could go on all day, but if you really want to know, check out http://www.bahai.org
2006-11-17 10:43:22 · answer #1 · answered by bahaiguy36 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Baha'i faith is a variant of Islam, and started in Iran in the 19th Its prophet was Baha'ullah. There is a well-known Baha'i temple in Winnetka, Ill. Wikipedia can probably tell you more.
2006-11-17 10:33:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ones I talked to seemed to think they were encompassing all religions under one tent. Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hindu, Buddhism, and Paganism all are accepted by them as paths to truth.
2006-11-17 10:34:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't quote me on this but I was told that it is a religion that is very into spirituality, nature and even a bit of witch craft when taken to it's fullest potential. It scares me too much to look into it any further.
I'm not trying to offend anyone, just telling you what I've heard.
2006-11-17 10:34:36 · answer #4 · answered by Lesley C 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bahia is a religion of non violence, love, peace, etc.
They don't believe in wars of anykind. They believe that you all may have an opinion and so can they they respect yours so they expect you to respect theirs
2006-11-17 10:33:09 · answer #5 · answered by Petra 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It started from Iran, broke of from Shiites I think. They have a temple in Israel now.
2006-11-17 10:30:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
about love for shure
2006-11-17 10:30:23 · answer #7 · answered by george p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That all religions lead to God...
2006-11-17 10:34:23 · answer #8 · answered by Shinkirou Hasukage 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am not sure but you could look it up in wikipedia. hope this helps.
2006-11-17 10:30:55 · answer #9 · answered by fenian1916 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Google it, honey...not sure
2006-11-17 10:35:02 · answer #10 · answered by lookn2cjc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋