Bridging Beliefs

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Delve into Bahá'í and philosophical subjects, principles, and objections. This individual initiative is not authoritative, but merely represents my understanding of the Bahá'í Faith. I encourage you to read the Baha'i Writings independently and visit www.bahai.org. My intention is to dispel misunderstandings, explore deeper truths, and bridge the seeming divides among the world's great Holy Texts.

"The objection most commonly raised... is the assertion that the differences among the revealed faiths are so fundamental that to present them as stages or aspects of one unified system of truth does violence to the facts. Given the confusion surrounding the nature of religion, the reaction is understandable. Chiefly, however, such an objection offers Bahá'ís an invitation to set the principles reviewed here more explicitly in the evolutionary context provided in Bahá'u'lláh's writings." --One Common Faith, p 24

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Politics and The Bahá’í Faith: Non-Interference and the New Model

A brief introductory study of politics and the Bahá'í Writings. This Deepening explores concepts in the Bahá’í Faith related to politics: Baha'u'llah's injunction against Baha'is interfering in secular and partisan politics of any form. We explore how the Bahá’í Faith is political in the original sense of the term: a science of governance, or the organization of society. The Bahá’í Faith offers, as an example, a way of governing the social order - locally, nationally, and internationally - that ...

Jul 06, 2018•2 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Why Bahá'ís Pray Facing Baha'u'llah: Iblis, Qiblih, and Anthropomorphism

In Islam it is categorically forbidden to pray to anything or anyone other than Almighty God. Everyday, when Bahá'ís performing their "Obligatory Prayer" or "Salát" or "Namáz", they face and prostrate towards Baha'u'llah's resting place and Shrine in Bahji, Israel. And technically it isn't to the Shrine as much as it is to Baha'u'llah Himself, because during the lifetime of Baha'u'llah, Bahá'ís turned to wherever He was residing, throughout His exiles. This, on the surface, seems to evidently be...

Jul 05, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Is the Buddha Agnostic? God in Buddhism

A brief introductory study of God and gods according to the Buddhist scriptures. We also examine the Bahá'í Writings to shed light on its authenticity. Sections: 0:38 Intro 12:10 Buddhist Scriptural Authenticity 23:34 Limits of Language 42:44 Gods Abound 1:01:44 Buddha Above Gods 1:15:44 Buddha Worshipped by Gods 1:47:02 Buddha is the Dharma 1:50:03 Buddha is Ultimate Reality 2:04:03 The Purusha - Personal Brahman 2:20:10 Mahayana Scriptures 2:37:05 Conclusion Download MP3 and PDF here: https://...

Jul 04, 2018•2 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Is the Bahá'í Faith a Utopian Vision? Empathizing with Incredulity

A brief introductory study of the objection "The Bahá'í vision of the future and solution to the world's problems are utopian and impossible to achieve." here we first look at the Bahá'í Writings and then offer some thoughts that may bridge the gap of understanding between us and the seeker. Sections: 0:39 Intro 6:43 That’s Not an Argument – Idealism & Realism vs. Optimism & Pessimism 16:06 Social Transformations 25:37 Religious Unity – The Most Curious of Claims Download MP3 and PDF her...

Jun 05, 2018•48 min•Season 1Ep. 6

False Prophets: The Bible Teaches Independent Investigation

A brief introductory study of Biblical approach to Prophetic claims. We examine the warnings for false prophets in the Bible, then see what Jesus and the Bible teaches about Prophets, and our duty to sincerely independently investigate, whether or not the Bahá'í Faith is true. Sections: 0:39 Intro 4:18 Warnings of False Prophets 9:26 Independent Investigation of Truth 17:18 Prophets are Coming 26:42 prophets or Prophets 30:02 Jesus is a Prophet 36:40 Two Major Prophets to Come 40:17 Investigatin...

Jun 05, 2018•48 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Are we Divine? Atman is Brahman

A brief introductory study of the Hindu teaching of "Atman is Brahman". How can this be reconciled with the Bahá'í Writings? Sections: 0:39 Intro 2:49 What is the issue? 8:25 Bahá'í view of Religion 10:51 'Problem' texts 21:15 Bahá'í definitions of 'God' 31:56 Counter texts 43:53 Finding our self Download MP3 and PDF here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9l0MPLsXeSZeGJoT1BWVXFTQ1E Bahá'í Cosmology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bah%C3%A1'%C3%AD_cosmology YouTube Patreon Facebook Instagram Twi...

Jun 05, 2018•58 min•Season 1Ep. 4

International Auxiliary Language: the Bahá'í Vision

A brief introductory study of the 'International Auxiliary Language' found in the Bahá'í Writings. What is it? How should it be established? What are its rules? Who can create it? etc. Sections: 0:39 Establishment 11:22 A Literary and Sophisticated Language 12:55 Features and Means of Selection/Creation Download MP3 and PDF here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9l0MPLsXeSZYmNnTEY2U01WNW8 YouTube Patreon Facebook Instagram Twitter Official Bahá'í website Ambient music: “Celtic Music | Ancient ...

Jun 05, 2018•22 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Importance of Knowledge, Reason, and Independent Investigation in Bahá'í Writings

A brief introductory study on the concepts of knowledge, reason, and 'independent investigation of truth' found in the Bahá'í Writings. Sections: 0:39 The Supreme Gift - Significance of Intellect and Reason 7:16 The Path of Knowledge - Importance of Knowledge 17:49 The Independent Search for Truth 32:43 The Fragrant Sword - Arguments and the Spark of Truth 50:13 Summoned to Study - Importance in Immersing in Bahá'í Scriptures 1:10:18 Study of the Holy Texts - Importance in Immersing in All Scrip...

Jun 05, 2018•2 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 2

35 Common Objections to the Bahá'í Faith

Baha’u’llah claims His Faith is the fulfillment of the long-awaited expectations of all the great religions, when all humanity will be united in “one universal cause, one common faith.” When all the races and people of the world will work together toward a single world order, where war will cease in a universal brotherhood. While beautiful , this is probably the biggest claim one can make. So it’s understandable that some would immediately put forward objections and doubt its validity; both from...

May 28, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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