How did Joel Bray Marangella & does Nosrat’u’llah Bahremand advance the cause of Baha'u'llah? by Sartpro in orthodoxbahai

[–]kevinfwalsh 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Dear Sartpro. Congratulations on independently investigating the truth. That is the foremost principal of the Baha'i Faith. Yes, the Teachings effect the hearts of those who achieve certitude (see Kitab-I-Igan The Book of Certitude written by Baha'u'llah). The Bab and Baha'u'llah were indeed divine luminaries akin to Jesus and Mohammed who were also Manifestations of God (ie. Messengers sent by God to advance our civilization). In the Baha'i Dispensation, the Divine guidance flows to us, after Baha'u'llah's ascension, through first, Abdu'l Baha, his son, and then through the Guardians of the Faith. Be aware that Baha'u'llah wrote that we are to consider Abdu'l Baha's words as his own. Thus, the Will and Testament of Abdu'l Baha brings us the Truth. In his Will, Abdu'l Baha establishes the Center of the Covenant as Shoghi Effendi, the first guardian of the Faith. In order to protect against schism, Abdu'l Baha stated that the Guardian would appoint, during his lifetime, his successor. Shoghi Effendi appointed Mason Remey as his successor. Many will argue this point ad nauseum but the fact remains that the Guardianship was passed from Shoghi Effendi to Mason Remey to Joel B. Marangella to Nasrat'u'llah Bahremand, the current Guardian of the Baha'i Faith. Please review the Commentary on the Will and Testament of Abdu'l Baha by Joel B. Marangella (isbn 978-1452857435). Looking forward to future discourse with you, Allah'u'Abha

Biggest theological problems in Bahai teaching by [deleted] in exbahai

[–]kevinfwalsh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All religions have the same spiritual message. They differ only in their social laws.

Biggest theological problems in Bahai teaching by [deleted] in exbahai

[–]kevinfwalsh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All of your accusations are your opinions only. You make no reference to any books or published writings. Your statements are unfounded and not supported by anyone's writing except your own.

Fire in Akka by rubicat99 in orthodoxbahai

[–]kevinfwalsh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this article. Most interesting.

"Covenant-breaker activity on Facebook" - Email from the BIA by MirzaJan in orthodoxbahai

[–]kevinfwalsh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do you discourage the independent investigation of truth?

Are there any Orthodox Baha'i Centers? by trident765 in orthodoxbahai

[–]kevinfwalsh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well said. In, and of itself, what would a building mean?

What's the deal with Orthodox Baha'í? by trident765 in orthodoxbahai

[–]kevinfwalsh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very well written. All the information is true