tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210933998341353221.post2702922116215268876..comments2023-04-04T04:33:26.719-07:00Comments on Crossing the Bridge: Fundamentalism, Literalism and the Bahá’í TeachingsNicholas19http://www.blogger.com/profile/13037747564955702542noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210933998341353221.post-49579477547335038432010-06-24T10:33:44.654-07:002010-06-24T10:33:44.654-07:00In essence those who would attempt to label Baha&#...In essence those who would attempt to label Baha'i's or Baha'i Institutions from the point of view current or even historical political definitions are really attempting to inject pure politics into the Faith. It is about decent with the real purpose of attempting to garner political power. Creating change is always about seeking political power. Because it is thought that only through political power can change take place.<br /><br />It is clear this flies in the face of the Divine sys Baha'u'llah has conceived. Who's main aim is to empower the people to submit to Gods Will. Unfortunately it is short sighted to think that to submit to Gods Will is somehow not empowerment.Reno Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04126951891139233529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210933998341353221.post-7409538331070330062010-06-24T04:45:39.709-07:002010-06-24T04:45:39.709-07:00Hi,
I can't give you a reference because it ...Hi, <br /><br />I can't give you a reference because it is an individual who made that claim on a discussion list which does not allow forwarding. So I cannnot give you the exact quote or the name of the individual. Suffice it to say, however, that this is a real position maintained by some. And you are right, it is contrary to the basic teachings on the House.Nicholas19https://www.blogger.com/profile/13037747564955702542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210933998341353221.post-81946271296182856662010-06-23T18:23:00.527-07:002010-06-23T18:23:00.527-07:00Hello. Do you have reference(s) for this statement...Hello. Do you have reference(s) for this statement: "There are those who would argue that we don’t have to accept the position of the House, because it can change..."? The primary source(s) might be of interest since such an argument seems contrary to basic teachings on the House. Or by "would argue", are you speculating about something that has not yet happened? Best wishes.James J Keene PhDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17926197110377297689noreply@blogger.com