2007-10-31 18:48:16 · 4 answers · asked by Neda 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am a Baha'i
Core Beliefs
The principle of the oneness of mankind is the pivot around which all the teachings of Baha'u'llah revolve.
Baha'u'llah taught that humanity, after a long and turbulent adolescence, is at last reaching a stage of maturity in which unity in a global and just society finally can be established.
To this end, the Baha'i Faith prescribes laws of personal morality and behavior, as well as social laws and principles, to establish the oneness of humanity.
Baha'is believe:
the purpose of life is to know and worship God, to acquire virtues, to promote the oneness of mankind and to carry forward an ever-advancing civilization
all humanity was created by one God and is part of one human race
work performed in the spirit of service is a form of worship
the soul, created at the moment of conception, is destined by God to reach the afterlife, where it will continue to progress until it attains the presence of God
Baha'is practice:
daily prayer and communion with God
high moral principles, including trustworthiness, chastity and honesty
independent investigation of truth
a life dedicated to the service of humanity
fellowship with the followers of all religions
avoidance of excessive materialism, partisan politics, backbiting, alcohol, drugs and gambling
Social principles include:
equality of women and men
the harmony of science and religion as two complementary systems of knowledge that must work together to advance the well being and progress of humanity
the elimination of prejudice
the establishment of a world commonwealth of nations
recognition of the common origin and fundamental unity of purpose of all religions
spiritual solutions to economic problems and the removal of economic barriers and restrictions
the abolition of extremes of poverty and wealth
the adoption of a world auxiliary language, a world script, and a uniform and universal system of currency and weights and measures
2007-10-31 23:37:41 · answer #1 · answered by Linda S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bahai faith originates from the Shia off-shoot.
years ago the richest person in Iran was a Bahai named Sabeth
2007-10-31 18:52:51 · answer #2 · answered by sam-daddy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not a Bahá'Ã, but I've definitely heard of the Bahá'à Faith. There are some people in my area who practice that religion, and our local library has Bahá'à literature.
2007-10-31 18:54:45 · answer #3 · answered by solarius 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES. NO
2007-10-31 21:27:37 · answer #4 · answered by sorabh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋