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by Hasan
Fri Feb 26, 2021 10:22 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Next Manifestation of God
Replies: 89
Views: 62230

Re: Next Manifestation of God

The 1st of Muharram 1269 A.H. is the starting date to count the 1000 years, that is clear, but those 1000 years are solar years, not lunar years. I believe the revelation from God (first intimation) or the proclamation of the next Manifestation of God (or both) will take place in a range of years fr...
by Hasan
Mon Dec 28, 2020 8:18 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Next Manifestation of God
Replies: 89
Views: 62230

Re: Next Manifestation of God

Hi, I made an Excel about this, the image is here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/bgnttsf3bsj8w1e/future%20manifestation%20prophet.png?dl=0 Naw-Ruz B.E. A.D. min A.D. max A.H. min A.H. max 9 21/03/1852 20/03/1853 29/05/1268 09/06/1269 20 21/03/1863 20/03/1864 30/09/1279 11/10/1280 49 21/03/1892 20/03/189...
by Hasan
Sun Dec 27, 2020 8:07 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Next Manifestation of God
Replies: 89
Views: 62230

Re: Next Manifestation of God

Hasan, you used two dates which do not apply to the 1000 years, namely 1892 and 1863. It clearly states in the KitabiAqdas that the date used is in the SihyaShal in early Autumn of 1852. Thus, the 1000 lunar or 1000 solar only applies to Autumn 1852. Wherein checking http://www.fourmilab.ch/documen...
by Hasan
Mon Nov 02, 2020 1:26 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Next Manifestation of God
Replies: 89
Views: 62230

Re: Next Manifestation of God

Thanks brettz9 for sharing that quote from the Kitab-i-Aqdas. I was going to if no one else did. A few years ago I did the math from the Siyah-Chal period (late summer-early autumn of 1852) and it came to 2269 A.H. in the Muslim calendar for 1000 lunar years, which is 2823 A.D. So we are only three...
by Hasan
Mon Nov 06, 2006 7:47 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: was Baha'u'llah green?
Replies: 5
Views: 19013

Thought the teachings are green in a lot of aspects, I'd not classify Bahá'u'lláh in any narrow human denomination with its respective activities.
by Hasan
Wed Nov 01, 2006 2:28 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Jinn
Replies: 12
Views: 30722

Without permission, I put this answer from a renowed scholar (so it has to remain anonymous), it may help you: My personal opinion is that jinn are some kind of people who live the life intensely and is prone to evil. In Islam Jinn were spirit beings with free will like humans. We call them genies i...
by Hasan
Sun Oct 29, 2006 6:17 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: List of Prophets
Replies: 23
Views: 55490

This is what I found about Manifestations of God (also called major Prophets)

Bahá'u'lláh
The Báb
Muhammad
Jesus
Budha
Zoroaster
Moses
Abraham
Enoch
Noah
Krishna
Adam

Possibles:

Wiracocha (Inka - Perú)
Hunabkú (Mayan - Mexico)
etc.
by Hasan
Tue Oct 17, 2006 1:20 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: No such thing as Bahai healers
Replies: 1
Views: 8753

I believe that there are people that have the power to heal light illnesses not serious ones. To me, the best way to have good health is eat good, low fats and chili things, drink a lot of water and have a good way of living, no drugs, no alcohol, no smoke, sleep good, pray every day to maintain low...
by Hasan
Wed Sep 20, 2006 10:40 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: 1000 years.
Replies: 7
Views: 20736

Re: 1000 years.

How do we know that will be it? I find it odd that, after almost every previous prophecy of the next Manifestation has been esortic and nobody has understood it, like the whole Elisiah thing. Why would the prophecy made by Baha'u'llah be so simple? 1000 years just seems too easy to me. Every time S...
by Hasan
Sat Sep 02, 2006 11:41 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: God Bless America
Replies: 16
Views: 32939

God bless America??? Come on!!! Let's talk with a clear tongue... In our writings America and Iran are mentioned as worse countries not good ones; let's not make this something like "chosen people" as Jews incorrectly think. These days, to me Mr. Bush and his mercenaries are just Mr. Danger and frie...
by Hasan
Mon Aug 21, 2006 12:48 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Could there have been Alien Manifestations of god?
Replies: 5
Views: 15794

In relation to the person of next Prophet, I have to add, what Bahá'u'lláh says in the Surih to Vafa about the Return, He opens the possibility that next Prohet could be a woman, and "unto no one is given the right to utter why or wherefore, and should one do so he would be regarded as a disbeliever...
by Hasan
Thu Aug 17, 2006 10:50 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Could there have been Alien Manifestations of god?
Replies: 5
Views: 15794

That's my opinion: I think humans are the worst rational beings of the Galaxy, not for coincidence Bahá’u’lláh (a Universal Manifestation) appeared here; Manifestations usually appear in the worst place. The prophetic cycle of the Universal Manifestation Bahá’u’lláh is 500,000 years, so I believe th...
by Hasan
Thu Aug 10, 2006 11:54 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Baha'i stance on video games?
Replies: 18
Views: 37815

video games are another product of society, as tv, cinema, radio, etc., most of them are filled with violence. It is like literature, some say it should be just a mimesis, others says it should teach and moralize…. in the end all is relative; I think there should be amusement and education, or both,...
by Hasan
Wed Aug 09, 2006 12:48 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Baha'i stance on video games?
Replies: 18
Views: 37815

LOL. Nice topic.... I think we could learn much more playing games than studying!!! However, games are of secondary importance… if games like Age of Empires or others were stricter and detailed in history (or whatever culture or science they impart), it will be a funny way to learn. We have also rea...
by Hasan
Thu Jul 27, 2006 4:21 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Covenant-breaking (who?)
Replies: 28
Views: 59465

onepence: To say that the House has conferred infallibility is not doxa, it has scriptural base. Not directing to any personally but talking in a general way, I think many people do not realize that thinking in both extremes is so prejudicial to the community’s health. The two extremes are to think ...
by Hasan
Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:06 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Covenant-breaking (who?)
Replies: 28
Views: 59465

dear warrior, here comes again, as ever. Let's take a look on what warrior said: 1) Warrior, first off: "spirit of the Guardian protects them and watches over them" I have never heard such a thing, there is absolutely no scriptural base to assert that, second, it is Bahá'u'lláh and the Báb themselve...
by Hasan
Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:04 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Eric and Steve's discussion of "corruption" issues
Replies: 15
Views: 39525

I don't think it is a good idea to talk about specific cases in this forum, it is useless, we will not arrive anywhere.
by Hasan
Sun Jul 02, 2006 9:16 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Dream/Dreaning/Dreams
Replies: 2
Views: 10593

Hi friend! Yes, I like the dreams, sometimes I prefer stay in a dream than come back to reality. There are kinds of dreams, a real dream, a spiritual dream is very real, I dream with the Master once, it is not revelation - I know. It could be imagination, but the issue here is what you feel, good lu...
by Hasan
Sat Jun 24, 2006 10:16 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: What does Baha'i say about Christ as the only way to God?
Replies: 27
Views: 59169

Re: What does Baha'i say about Christ as the only way to God

If Baha'i teaches Christ as a prophet, amongst others, then doesnt that conflict when He claims he is the only way to God? There are always problems in people to recognize next Prophet, some confusing term veil people's eyes. In Jesus time, Jewish people thought the Messiah have to come with a phys...
by Hasan
Fri Jun 23, 2006 10:53 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Interested in becoming a baha'i, first a few questions.
Replies: 21
Views: 42881

A wise friend wrote me about basic differences between the Universal House of Justice and the Roman curia: a. the House is a democratically elected body, whereas the Catholic Church is an authoritarian form of rulership and thus much more prone to getting corrupted by totalitarian practises. b. The ...
by Hasan
Fri Jun 23, 2006 10:44 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: how bad would it be if you?...
Replies: 12
Views: 28900

Re: We can have fun

majnun wrote:Masturbation is permitted by aqdas paragraph no 74

I think masturbation is no-advisable, it creates vain imaginations (this is forbidden), and body impurities, in the Faith, it advices that the energies should go to bahá'í activities, sports and other health activities.
Hasan
by Hasan
Thu May 04, 2006 11:26 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: NSA Elections
Replies: 6
Views: 16818

Re: NSA Elections

Keyvan, what happened in the States is not a strange phenomenon, it occurs the same in many countries, and we notice that this parallelism is some kind of idiosyncrasy in political/governmental elections too. I agree with Majnun "everything is about teaching", the Master in last paragraphs of W&...
by Hasan
Thu May 04, 2006 11:08 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Was Adam the first human being on earth?
Replies: 28
Views: 58217

Re: Hmmm...

I think most of Bible and texts about creation and first man are allegorical.
by Hasan
Thu May 04, 2006 11:05 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Bolivia nationalizes oil & gas
Replies: 4
Views: 16382

I don’t get why to ask about a new world order, Mr. Evo Morales is Fidel and Chavez's putative son, as well as Mr. Humala (military candidate from Peru)

It is supposed that bahá'ís don't talk about national/international politics or partisan politics.
by Hasan
Sat Apr 29, 2006 10:02 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: teaching in the Holy Land
Replies: 14
Views: 28306

The House says: For your information, the people in Israel have access to factual information about the Faith, its history and general principles. Books concerning the Faith are available in libraries throughout Israel, and Israelis are welcome to visit the Shrines and the surrounding gardens. Howev...
by Hasan
Sun Mar 12, 2006 9:29 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Have you seen this? Kalimat Press petition
Replies: 24
Views: 48993

I think Kalimat and Lee did wrong to skip reviews. Other issue is that each bahá'í have the right to appeal a decision. This is from the Constitution of the House: VIII. APPEALS The right of appeal exists in the circumstances, and shall be exercised according to the procedures, outlined below: I. (a...
by Hasan
Sat Mar 11, 2006 1:00 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Is watching/playing Sports okay
Replies: 16
Views: 47064

To me, “to watch sports” is just one of among others entertainment activities as watch films, theatre or TV shows. But, we should remember that any "excess" is always perjudicial, It is sick to be a "couch potato", spending hours in front of the TV (no matter if one is watching Barcelona’s Ronaldinh...
by Hasan
Tue Mar 07, 2006 1:34 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Manifestation of God: Woman?
Replies: 2
Views: 9365

Manifestation of God: Woman?

I don't know if this topic was posted before. Anyway, it refers to the possibility of a future woman as Manifestation of God. I will not comment, I just want to quote this quotation of Bahá'u'lláh, and then people can get their own conclusions. Know thou moreover that in the Day of Revelation were H...
by Hasan
Tue Mar 07, 2006 1:24 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Was Adam the first human being on earth?
Replies: 28
Views: 58217

At least many religious tradition say that Adam existed including the Bible, the Qu'ran, the Bahá'í Faith mentions Him. Even they said Adam had children, Cain, Abel and Set. Ancestors of Abraham were Noah, Enoch, and Set. The Bahá'í writings says that the history of Adam has a lot of interpretations...
by Hasan
Thu Mar 02, 2006 11:17 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Shoghi Effendi's "Function of Sports in Life"@17yo
Replies: 9
Views: 20107

I agree with Brett, Shoghi Effendi was 4 years old when we think the Master wrote the first part of His W&T!!! (1897-1901) About the date of the first part of the Testament, Ali Nakhjavani wrote: "No dates are fixed on the document itself. From the context, however, we could assume that the firs...
by Hasan
Wed Mar 01, 2006 11:23 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Shoghi Effendi's "Function of Sports in Life"@17yo
Replies: 9
Views: 20107

Thanks for quoting the work!!! For the history of the Faith is important to have these documents of the Guardian at that young age. Of course It doesnt have any authority, but it is very important.
by Hasan
Fri Feb 24, 2006 1:16 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Why do documents use the Christian Calendar?
Replies: 4
Views: 12232

yeah, but i mean, more on the idea of the UHJ using this system. As I know they use both Bahá'í and Gregorian and know you that Israel use lunar Judaic calendar. The House can’t completely observe Bahá’í Calendar, or they would change the rest day to Istiqlál (Friday); but we have to obey Governmen...
by Hasan
Thu Feb 23, 2006 10:52 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Baha'i Faith and Far Eastern Religions
Replies: 6
Views: 12955

I fail to grasp what Baha'is mean to say when they claim that "Krishna" or "Adam" existed as historical characters. For example, if we assert that "Adam" existed, but wasn't the first man on earth, and didn't eat the forbidden fruit, then why would we call him "Adam"? (I assume that wasn't really h...
by Hasan
Thu Feb 23, 2006 2:38 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Why do documents use the Christian Calendar?
Replies: 4
Views: 12232

When a country converts to a Baháí State, they could freely use this sytem.
by Hasan
Wed Feb 22, 2006 1:15 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: 1844 or 1852?
Replies: 16
Views: 28560

Two main issues here:

One: The prophecy of 1000 years, is from what date? 1844,1852,1853,1863,1892

Two: The counting depends on Calendars, Islamic lunar calendar (354 days) differs Badi solar calendar (365 days).

Anyone of us can answer these, the discussion is stoped.
by Hasan
Tue Feb 21, 2006 12:48 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: 1844 or 1852?
Replies: 16
Views: 28560

The same note states: in one of His Tablets, He [Bahá'u'lláh] specifies that "each year" of this thousand year period consists of "twelve months according to the Qur'án, and of nineteen months of nineteen days each, according to the Bayán". Do maths. Why do we need one? There probably is one, I wou...
by Hasan
Tue Feb 21, 2006 10:11 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: 1844 or 1852?
Replies: 16
Views: 28560

Hasan already referred to it, so I am puzzled why he still posted the question. These notes were prepared under the Universal House of Justice. Brett, Islamic and Badi calendars differ on number of days. Also, where is the quote of the Master or the Guardian which says we have to counter from 1852?...
by Hasan
Wed Feb 08, 2006 11:25 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Questions: Continent; On Behalf of Shoghi Effendi
Replies: 17
Views: 28152

Re: Questions: Continent; On Behalf of Shoghi Effendi

what doesn it mean when it says "written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi" does this mean that the thing written was reviewed by Shoghi Effendi, and are we suppose to take this as Shoghi Effendi's word or as just some bahais word, cuz the writings are more credible and worth understanding if they are wr...
by Hasan
Sat Feb 04, 2006 9:02 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: 1844 or 1852?
Replies: 16
Views: 28560

Re: edit

hey ... so cool ... editted the above text ... i am such a sloppy writer sometimes .... that it feels so good to be able to edit ... thanks again Hasan ... dh Well, you're welcome. Also, what you said about 1892 is interesting... I forget to put it as an option... Actually, the Most Holy Book, note...
by Hasan
Sat Feb 04, 2006 7:30 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Depicting Baha'u'llah in cartoons
Replies: 14
Views: 26872

Re: Depicting Baha'u'llah in cartoons

Andrew wrote:Would Baha'i's take to the streets and threaten violence if images of Baha'u'llah were to be depicted in tabloid newspaper's satirical cartoons?


Andrew, I think violence is not an option for we bahá'ís, but we would surely protest and do efforts to amend that situation if happen.
by Hasan
Tue Jan 31, 2006 8:32 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Arabic and Persian project...
Replies: 15
Views: 30320

Dear Brett, which dictionary you recommend to download from that page?

I would like to have an english-arabic or english-persian, but, is there a transliterated one? (I don't know how the arabic and persian letters looks like :)

thanks
by Hasan
Sat Jan 28, 2006 12:35 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: 1844 or 1852?
Replies: 16
Views: 28560

Re: procedure

click here: http://bahai-library.com/forum2/index.php then click on "register" it is easy.
by Hasan
Sat Jan 28, 2006 1:45 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: 1844 or 1852?
Replies: 16
Views: 28560

1844 or 1852?

This poll is for bahá'ís or students of Bahá'í Faith. I made this poll just to see what are the opinions on this topic. Let’s vote! Note: In the Bahá'í Faith there is an explicit prophecy which says a Prophet shall appear in 1000 or more years, the question is: since when? From what year we have to ...
by Hasan
Fri Jan 27, 2006 11:34 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: about 600 A.D.
Replies: 15
Views: 23704

wow, how did you came to that conclusion? Actually, it seems majnun deny the reality of his soul as he deny God’s existence. It will be paradoxical to deny God and accept the existence of his soul at the same time; for if one believe in his soul, it will be extremely difficult to explain its procee...
by Hasan
Fri Jan 27, 2006 4:29 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Pilgrimage -- A Sacred Experience
Replies: 5
Views: 14507

Re: exageration

majnun wrote:Please, dont put your fingers into the food, as all muslims
still do.MJ.


Hey majnun, i am/was not muslim!, i am bahai son of bahais with bahai background :D

Pilgrimage is a law of Bahá'u'lláh, if people doesn't like is their business. :lol:
good day!
by Hasan
Thu Jan 26, 2006 12:05 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Pilgrimage -- A Sacred Experience
Replies: 5
Views: 14507

Re: A touristical experience

. Pilgrimage is not an obligation for baha’is. The place is very beautiful, shall we say romantic? Putting your hand on and praying in front of any tomb Won’t change an iota in your life, except in your own imagination. Going to Haifa does not validate you a passport for the afterlife. The 2 minute...
by Hasan
Thu Jan 26, 2006 11:55 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: some questions
Replies: 8
Views: 17669

majnun wrote:There is no god Keyvan.
wake up.
MJ.


Are you sure? :lol:
by Hasan
Fri Jan 20, 2006 2:08 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Bahá'í Mother Temple of South America
Replies: 6
Views: 13118

Bahá'í Mother Temple of South America

The Regional Commission of Environment of the Metropolitan Region (of Santiago) approved the Study of Environmental Impact, which seemed to be the last obstacle for the construction of the Temple. Source: local newspaper "La Tercera" - Chile http://www.tercera.cl/medio/articulo/0,0,3255_5666_1839687...
by Hasan
Tue Jan 17, 2006 2:41 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Manifestation vs. Prophet
Replies: 18
Views: 35789

by Hasan
Sun Jan 15, 2006 12:42 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: going to pubs/places where alcohol is consumed
Replies: 34
Views: 69494

So, what happened in 1957? Who is the current guardian? Collin To know the facts after 1957 you can take a look to Century of Light, VI and VII: http://www.bahai-library.com/published.uhj/century.light/century6.html Since the death of Shoghi Effendi 4 november 1957, there is no Guardian because Sho...
by Hasan
Sat Jan 14, 2006 12:44 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Dreams
Replies: 3
Views: 10379

Re: Dreams

can you find the quote? thanks It is mostly in Gleanings LXXIX: LXXIX. As to thy question concerning the worlds of God. Know thou of a truth that the worlds of God 152 are countless in their number, and infinite in their range. None can reckon or comprehend them except God, the All-Knowing, the All...
by Hasan
Wed Jan 11, 2006 9:48 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: arguments used against waiting for marriage until sex
Replies: 5
Views: 13312

What Bahá'u'lláh said in the Aqdas is normative for bahá'ís, so I think society is lost if try to weight the laws of God with currents of society. Our laws are divine and define what is moral and what is not. For most of society it looks too conservative, it could be, but it has not the dogmatic dim...
by Hasan
Sat Jan 07, 2006 1:02 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: what's the significance of ablution?
Replies: 20
Views: 33551

Although it is not stated explicitly here, I think washing hands it is a fairly common symbol of spiritual purification. So, we prepare ourselves to enter into the holy communion with a reminder of approaching our Creator (as with all things in life) with reverence and the washing away of all thing...
by Hasan
Fri Jan 06, 2006 10:02 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Irfán Colloquia in Acuto Italy July 1-12 (Persian / English)
Replies: 5
Views: 38461

Jonah wrote:I haven't posted any papers to http://irfancolloquia.org for many months, but will do so shortly.


thanks... also in the library?
by Hasan
Fri Jan 06, 2006 1:04 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Irfán Colloquia in Acuto Italy July 1-12 (Persian / English)
Replies: 5
Views: 38461

Jonah wrote:Thanks, Dakota! But actually I did intend for this forum Announcements to be for announcing conferences, new publications, etc. :wink:
-Jonah (moderator)


yeah! hey Jonah, do you know what are the new free on-line publications of irfan colloquias?
by Hasan
Fri Jan 06, 2006 12:30 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Should Baha'is Watch Show Dipicting Christ?
Replies: 13
Views: 22164

it is up to what what we want to do, but always remember the Guardian states that "The Baha'i standard is very high!" Go ahead! Good luck! but what I'm saying is that, as you live in this world, you have to face the situations not closing your eyes to everything or you will fall in thinking you are...
by Hasan
Fri Jan 06, 2006 12:04 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Gambling
Replies: 5
Views: 13465

Gambling

I dedicate this topic to my friend "warrior" :) and to many people who imagine lottery is forbidden Although collecting money through gambling to bahá'í funds is forbidden, in the actual moment nobody can say it is forbidden to the individual (for himself not bahá'í funds). Of course, what is encour...
by Hasan
Thu Jan 05, 2006 11:25 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Dreams
Replies: 3
Views: 10379

Dreams

I made this topic trying to calm the heated discussions. :wink: In our writings dreams are taken as a proof of another world. I would like to know your opinion about it, since science has demonstrated cerebral activity (dreams?) while some animals sleep. If that is true, animals go to heaven!!! Or w...
by Hasan
Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:08 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Should Baha'is Watch Show Dipicting Christ?
Replies: 13
Views: 22164

There is an insane attitude to qualify the status of a bahá'í, to be extreme conservative is so bad as extreme liberal... warrior you are so fundamentalist that now you are doubting that I am bahá'í... lol Warrior you should understand that we humans (including bahá'ís yes!) live in this world; we c...
by Hasan
Thu Jan 05, 2006 8:57 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: going to pubs/places where alcohol is consumed
Replies: 34
Views: 69494

so Hasan, you can do this but please do not encourage other more vulnerable youth. Shoghi Effendi makes it very clear that we better not be in those places, however it is up to you and yes you arent breaking any laws Uhm... I'm not encouraging anybody, just explaining.... I agree with you about ado...
by Hasan
Thu Jan 05, 2006 8:48 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Should Baha'is Watch Show Dipicting Christ?
Replies: 13
Views: 22164

...quote? 341. Movies "With reference to ... question whether it is permissible for the Bahá'ís to see pictures; there is nothing in the Teachings that would forbid such a practice." (From letter written on behalf of the Guardian to the National Spiritual Assembly of India, December 14, 1940: Dawn ...
by Hasan
Thu Jan 05, 2006 8:39 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: going to pubs/places where alcohol is consumed
Replies: 34
Views: 69494

My fundamentalist warrior :) .... I go to Pubs and Discos also karaoke (once each two months) ... few years ago many bahá'í friends go two consecutive summers to dance. We bahá’í can divert and dance without alcohol or drugs, there are few places which the sell of alcohol is forbidden (if one exists...
by Hasan
Thu Jan 05, 2006 8:32 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Should Baha'is Watch Show Dipicting Christ?
Replies: 13
Views: 22164

Well, for general culture I watched Mel Gibson’s Passion of Christ, also movies about Moses, Abraham, Noah, etc… I recall a quote of Lights of Guidance which says we are not forbidden to watch any movie.
by Hasan
Thu Jan 05, 2006 8:19 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Kalimat Press ?
Replies: 29
Views: 143837

Yeah if some guy lost his administrative rights, chances are he's bitter about the Faith and if he writes something most likely it will be critical, as is the case with some Kalimat books. I'm not saying they are bad people, what I am saying is that I don't think what they are going to write is goi...
by Hasan
Thu Jan 05, 2006 12:21 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: When is a Baha'i not a Baha'i?
Replies: 16
Views: 27037

Re: When is a Baha'i not a Baha'i?

"easy familiarity" is based on pilgrim notes, you are free to choose, but I say it is NOT forbidden in the Bahá'í Faith to hug each other... in the future may be the society will envolve... I mantain it is a thing of customs, see Japanese or Chinese? Wisdom is needed, if you become bahá'í I think no...
by Hasan
Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:50 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: When is a Baha'i not a Baha'i?
Replies: 16
Views: 27037

Re: When is a Baha'i not a Baha'i?

certain ordinances (the one that sticks out is the prohibition on hugging and kissing) that I know I wouldn't be able to live up to. So I feel reluctant to enter into the Faith in the knowledge that I cannot at this time fully adhere to the behavioral requirements. What do others here think? Well, ...
by Hasan
Wed Jan 04, 2006 8:04 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Kalimat Press ?
Replies: 29
Views: 143837

it isnt a rumor it is true, i saw it on the 'net. i heard they were sent some letters by the House warning them not to publish certain books. they have published some books that ex-Baha'is or Baha'is that lost their rights have published and some of the stuff was critical of the faith. apparently a...
by Hasan
Wed Jan 04, 2006 8:01 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: What Are Our Priorities?
Replies: 15
Views: 26708

Baha'i Warrior wrote:"Horse sex story was online hit": who cares? .


Yeah, who cares? I agree with warrior here.
Have a nice day!
by Hasan
Tue Jan 03, 2006 11:06 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: What Are Our Priorities?
Replies: 15
Views: 26708

Warrior, take a breath, keep your sword. :wink: I understand some posting are provocative, but they are not so much to close them. It is not easy to be moderator of this kind of list, we should be balanced ; many times discussions are sparkling, but I know Jonah is always watching any excess. Bahá'í...

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