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SecretMethod70 · 05-31-2003, 03:33 AM

I wish I remembered specific details, but I visited the Bahá'í temple around hereabout a year and a half ago and had a whole little Q & A with a representative and did some other research into it as well. (This was for a class)

To be honest, I don't really remember why, but more importantly I do remember the impression I got and that was one of general dislike.

Wish I could elaborate more, but all I remember is that there were a lot of things that "didn't seem quite right" about it.

EDIT: Ahh, just remembered 2 things. Now, I reserve the right to be misremembering, but this is at least generally part of what contributed to my opinion.

1) Their "scripture" is a series of letters by I think 1 or 2 (maybe 3, I honestly don't remember) people. There are THOUSANDS of these - many of which HAVE NOT EVEN BEEN TRANSLATED YET. Not to mention the side-effect of this being that very few people (no one?) is even aware of the full message of their "scripture."

2) They claim that a person is allowed to enter and leave the Bahá'í faith as they choose. However, if you were to leave the Bahá'í faith, other Bahá'ís would be STRONGLY encouraged to not communicate with you, possibly with consequences if they do.

And yes, I know I don't have solid evidence to back this up. Like I said, I'm remembering this from a class a year and a half ago.

05-31-2003, 03:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
SecretMethod70 Human Administrator Location: Chicago	I wish I remembered specific details, but I visited the Bahá'í temple around hereabout a year and a half ago and had a whole little Q & A with a representative and did some other research into it as well. (This was for a class) To be honest, I don't really remember why, but more importantly I do remember the impression I got and that was one of general dislike. Wish I could elaborate more, but all I remember is that there were a lot of things that "didn't seem quite right" about it. EDIT: Ahh, just remembered 2 things. Now, I reserve the right to be misremembering, but this is at least generally part of what contributed to my opinion. 1) Their "scripture" is a series of letters by I think 1 or 2 (maybe 3, I honestly don't remember) people. There are THOUSANDS of these - many of which HAVE NOT EVEN BEEN TRANSLATED YET. Not to mention the side-effect of this being that very few people (no one?) is even aware of the full message of their "scripture." 2) They claim that a person is allowed to enter and leave the Bahá'í faith as they choose. However, if you were to leave the Bahá'í faith, other Bahá'ís would be STRONGLY encouraged to not communicate with you, possibly with consequences if they do. And yes, I know I don't have solid evidence to back this up. Like I said, I'm remembering this from a class a year and a half ago. __________________ Le temps détruit tout "Musicians are the carriers and communicators of spirit in the most immediate sense." - Kurt Elling Last edited by SecretMethod70; 05-31-2003 at 03:39 AM..