Bridging Beliefs

1) Challenging Traditional Interpretations: The video directly addresses the common theological arguments that Jesus's ability to forgive sins and raise the dead proves his divinity. It presents counterarguments, suggesting that these actions do not necessarily equate to Godhood, as similar actions are attributed to other figures in both the Old and New Testaments. 2) Forgiveness of Sins: The presenter analyzes biblical passages where Jesus forgives sins, and then compares those passages to Old testament passages where priests atone for sins. It explores the concept of authority granted by God, arguing that Jesus's ability to forgive sins was given to him, and then that Jesus gave that authority to the apostles. The video then dives into the concept of Divine Sophia, and how Sophia is described as saving people from sin in the book of wisdom. 3) Resurrection and Divine Power: The video examines instances where Jesus raises people from the dead, such as the raising of the young man in Nain and Lazarus. It draws parallels with Old Testament figures like Elijah and Elisha, who also performed resurrections. The video also discusses the apostles Peter and Paul, who also raised people from the dead. The presenter argues that if raising the dead is proof of Godhood, then these other biblical figures would also have to be considered divine. 4) Divine Sophia and Jesus's Attributes: The video connects Jesus's attributes, such as being "the way, the truth, and the life" and "the light of the world," to the concept of Divine Sophia. It cites passages from wisdom literature that describe Sophia as the source of life, light, and immortality. The presenter makes the argument that the listeners of Jesus's time, would have related his descriptions of himself, to the previously established descriptions of Sophia. 5) Spiritual Interpretation of Biblical Events: The video offers a spiritual interpretation of events like the Israelites' passage through the Red Sea, viewing them as symbolic rather than purely literal. The presenter discusses the passage in 1 Corinthians where it states that the rock that followed the Israelites was Christ. 6) The Role of Intercessors: The video discusses the role of intercessors, such as priests and apostles, in mediating between God and humanity. It argues that these figures act with authority granted by God, rather than possessing inherent divinity.Sections: 1:14 Forgiving Sins - Salvation12:28 “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life”18:03 Jesus and the Holy Spirit21:28 Resurrecting Others and God-Evidence32:05 General Concepts41:33 The Feast and the Peculiar Food56:37 Eternal and Yet Created1:01:44 SummaryDownload MP3 and PDF: https://tinyurl.com/5bks9hn3 Links: Podcast (apple): https://goo.gl/CM4TmV Podcast (android): https://goo.gl/ovLmps Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BridgingBeliefs9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgingbeliefs9/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BridgingBeliefs The Official Bahá'í site: http://www.bahai.org/ No videos on this channel are monetized nor are for commercial purposes.Support the show

An introductory study of the station of the Manifestation of God as found in the Bible. Here, we explore the concepts of the Trinity and Jesus' station before, throughout, and after His ministry. Sections: 1:08 Baháʼí Quotes on this subject 10:10 Pre-existence of Christ 15:11 Before Abraham was born, I am 32:31 Image of and Equality with God 46:50 God's Mystery, Fullness of Godhead 58:13 Word with God and is God 1:10:56 I and the Father are One 1:22:56 See Jesus, See the Father. Father in Me and I in Him 1:29:53 God's Radiance, Image, Firstborn, Worshipped 1:37:07 The Image of God and His Face 1:39:55 SummaryDownload MP3 and PDF: https://tinyurl.com/5bks9hn3 Links: Podcast (apple): https://goo.gl/CM4TmV Podcast (android): https://goo.gl/ovLmps Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BridgingBeliefs9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgingbeliefs9/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BridgingBeliefs The Official Bahá'í site: http://www.bahai.org/ No videos on this channel are monetized nor are for commercial purposes.Support the show

A brief introductory study of the station of the Manifestation of God as found in the Bible. Here we explore the concepts of the Trinity and Jesus' station before, throughout, and after His ministry. Sections: 0:00 Intro 0:51 Parable of the God of Jesus Christ 3:47 Quotes from the Bible 19:57 Summary Download MP3 and PDF: https://tinyurl.com/5bks9hn3 Links: Podcast (apple): https://goo.gl/CM4TmV Podcast (android): https://goo.gl/ovLmps Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BridgingBeliefs9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgingbeliefs9/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BridgingBeliefs The Official Bahá'í site: http://www.bahai.org/ No videos on this channel are monetized nor are for commercial purposes.Support the show

A brief introductory discussion on the challenges with the claim of the oneness of religion, or the unity of religions. To claim that all religions come from the same source seems to be impossible to establish, given their foundational teachings (and even theologies) are so fundamentally different and even contradictory. Podcast (apple): https://goo.gl/CM4TmV Podcast (android): https://goo.gl/ovLmps Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BridgingBeliefs9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgingbeliefs9/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BridgingBeliefs The Official Bahá'í site: http://www.bahai.org/ No videos on this channel are monetized nor are for commercial purposes.Support the show

Sections:00:00 Intro1:23 Reducing or Raising9:33 Sagacity in Salvation18:42 Baha'i Cosmology (Manifestationology)1:19:06 The Grand Synopsis - The Prior PresentationLink to PDF: https://tinyurl.com/5bks9hn3Why is Theology or Cosmology important – ethics vs. unity.A return to the origin. Not bound by Councils and Creeds, Articles of Faith nor Pope, Mulla, or Mujtahid.The Scriptures are all mankind's inheritance.I previously presented on the Cosmology. I pull directly, without repeat justification. They were foundation for presentations like this.Jewish Heritage for understanding the New Testament's Claim regarding Jesus Christ. Also, it will – eventually – sheds light on Islamic, Bahai, Hindu and Buddhist Traditions. Early Christian over-statements and misunderstandings prevented the Jewish People from accepting their Messiah. Similar – and at times opposite – errors occurred within Islam, which ostracized Christians and Jews.Support the show

A brief introductory discussion on the phrase "prostitution of the arts" as found in the writings of Shoghi Effendi. What is art and music that is degraded, and how one can discern it from good art? “It condemns the prostitution of art and of literature, the practices of nudism and of companionate marriage, infidelity in marital relationships, and all manner of promiscuity, of easy familiarity, and of sexual vices. It can tolerate no compromise with the theories, the standards, the habits, and the excesses of a decadent age. Nay rather it seeks to demonstrate, through the dynamic force of its example, the pernicious character of such theories, the falsity of such standards, the hollowness of such claims, the perversity of such habits, and the sacrilegious character of such excesses.” - The Advent of Divine Justice, Shoghi Effendi(apple): https://goo.gl/CM4TmV Podcast (android): https://goo.gl/ovLmps Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BridgingBeliefs9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgingbeliefs9/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BridgingBeliefs The Official Bahá'í site: http://www.bahai.org/ No videos on this channel are monetized nor are for commercial purposes.Support the show

Sections:55:00 Summary of all the Texts cited1:03:27 ConclusionWhy is Theology or Cosmology important – ethics vs. unity.A return to the origin. Not bound by Councils and Creeds, Articles of Faith nor Pope, Mulla, or Mujtahid.The Scriptures are all mankind's inheritance.I previously presented on the Cosmology. I pull directly, without repeat justification. They were foundation for presentations like this.Jewish Heritage for understanding the New Testament's Claim regarding Jesus Christ. Also, it will – eventually – sheds light on Islamic, Bahai, Hindu and Buddhist Traditions. Early Christian over-statements and misunderstandings prevented the Jewish People from accepting their Messiah. Similar – and at times opposite – errors occurred within Islam, which ostracized Christians and Jews.Support the show

A discussion with Rob Cacchioni and Shahrooz Shadbakht on the subject of the Divine Assayer found in the Baha'i Writings. The Divine Assayer is an allegory used to describe how God tests mankind when He makes Himself manifest to his creation. Podcast (apple): https://goo.gl/CM4TmV Podcast (android): https://goo.gl/ovLmps Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BridgingBeliefs9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgingbeliefs9/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BridgingBeliefs The Official Bahá'í site: http://www.bahai.org/Support the show

Part 2 of this deepening on Evolution. What does the Baha'i Faith teach about  evolution and the nature of man? We examine the Baha'i Texts on the matter which will hopefully dispel some myths and re-frame the perspective on science and what it means to be "human". Sections:0:23 Introduction5:16 Problems Remain8:44 Missing Link16:19 The Embryos, the Matrix, and Man39:06 A Summary of Definitions47:41 ConclusionDownload MP3 and PDF here: https://bit.ly/3kmaYA9Podcast (apple): https://goo.gl/CM4TmV Podcast (android): https://goo.gl/ovLmps Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BridgingBeliefs9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgingbeliefs9/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BridgingBeliefs The Official Bahá'í site: http://www.bahai.org/Ambient music by: https://tinyurl.com/yxpwwu6cLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaifaith #bahaullah #abdulbaha #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaithSupport the channel (https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs)Support the show

What does the Baha'i Faith teach about the science of evolution? We examine the Baha'i Texts on the matter which will hopefully dispel some myths and re-frame the perspective on science and what it means to be "human". Sections:1:35 Introduction11:13 An Ironic Foreshadow13:10 Man was in the Animal Kingdom25:50 Function, not Form43:12 What is ‘Man'?51:27 ‘Abdu'l-Bahá's Admonishment57:42 Stages from ‘man' to ‘Man'1:03:24 Man is an Emergent Property1:23:20 Billion Years from Now - Obvious Emergence1:32:00 Reduction and Physicalism - Multiple Means of RealizationDownload MP3 and PDF here: https://bit.ly/3kmaYA9Podcast (apple): https://goo.gl/CM4TmV Podcast (android): https://goo.gl/ovLmps Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BridgingBeliefs9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgingbeliefs9/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BridgingBeliefs The Official Bahá'í site: http://www.bahai.org/Ambient music by: https://tinyurl.com/yxpwwu6cLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaifaith #bahaullah #abdulbaha #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaithSupport the channel (https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs)

Exploring a curious Qur'anic quote, we uncover how Islam addresses exclusivity in Judaism and Christianity through an argument first posited by the Apostle Paul. This same argument then speaks to the Islamic community and solves an Islamic objection to the Baha'i Faith: "You shall have no religion except Islam."Sections:2:20 Introduction9:12 Who or What is a Muslim?16:43 Old Wine, New Wineskins, and the Divine Assayer52:00 The Faith of Saintly Abraham58:42 Abraham and Paul: The Epistle to the Romans1:11:48 Abraham and Paul: The Epistle to the Galatians1:22:01 Abraham and Paul: The Epistle to the Hebrews1:34:44 A Problematic Jewish Response - And General Salvation1:38:18 The Faith of Saintly Abraham: The Qur'an2:02:13 ConclusionDownload MP3 and PDF here: https://bit.ly/2QGI95iPodcast (apple): https://goo.gl/CM4TmV Podcast (android): https://goo.gl/ovLmps Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BridgingBeliefs9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgingbeliefs9/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BridgingBeliefs The Official Bahá'í site: http://www.bahai.org/Ambient music by: https://tinyurl.com/yxpwwu6cLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaifaith #bahaullah #abdulbaha #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaithSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs)

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Why does God need to be praised all the time? The secular mind may, understandably, find this odd, even narcissistic. We examine how the Baha'i Scriptures deal with this query.Sections:1. 1:39 Peculiar Practice of Prayer2. 2:29 Work, Service, and Arts are Worship3. 3:36 The Mysticism of Prayer4. 4:56 Doesn’t God Know What You Want?5. 9:05 Even if it Lead to Fire6. 12:37 Building Your Best Self7. 19:48 Look to the Ocean of Attributes8. 32:57 Highest Thoughts and Deepest Prayers9. 38:14 Finding Our True Self10. 46:10 Image of God11. 49:53 Expressing Love12. 55:13 ConclusionDownload MP3 and PDF here: https://tinyurl.com/wt9tvgsYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: https://youtu.be/psEV5JJ2_JA by Soul CandleLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/No content on this channel are monetized nor are for commercial purposes.#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #investigation #search #truth #pray #prayerSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs)

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Part 3 of a multi-series presentation on this subject. I examine the concept of "the Seal of the Prophets" an understandable and widespread Muslim objection that no Messenger of God can come after the Prophet Muhammad. We examine Qur'anic passages and the Baha'i Scriptures related to this paramount theme.Sections:1. 0:35 Review2. 4:17 "A Wicked Man Comes with News"3. 12:05 The Word Study - Naba'4. 28:29 Unseen Truths5. 32:05 The Great News6. 48:10 SummaryDownload MP3 and PDF here: https://tinyurl.com/yykalgqjYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music by: Relaxing Piano Music https://tinyurl.com/yxpwwu6cLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #investigation #search #truthSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs)

Part 2 of a multi-series presentation on this subject. I examine the concept of "the Seal of the Prophets" an understandable and widespread Muslim objection that no Messenger of God can come after the Prophet Muhammad. We examine Qur'anic passages and the Baha'i Scriptures related to this paramount theme.Sections:1. 0:44 The Surah of Hud Sufficeth2. 5:06 The Surah of Hud 3. 18:29 The Story of Noah, Ad, and Thamud 4. 24:12 The Drumbeat and the Irrelevant Lesson 5. 49:52 You Shall See No Change in His Ways6. 56:02 Not the Seal of the MessengersDownload MP3 and PDF here: https://tinyurl.com/yykalgqjYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music by: Relaxing Piano Music https://tinyurl.com/yxpwwu6cLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #investigation #search #truthSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs)

Part 1 of a multi-series presentation on this subject. I examine the concept of "the Seal of the Prophets" an understandable and widespread Muslim objection that no Messenger of God can come after the Prophet Muhammad. We examine Qur'anic passages and the Baha'i Scriptures related to this paramount theme.Sections:1. 1:18 The Problem2. 1:53 Agreement on “Seal”3. 6:04 Qur’an, Hadith, and Tradition4. 9:39 The Beloved’s Appeal5. 13:30 Root Words and Word Families6. 19:25 The Seal of Prophets - the Text7. 21:07 God Seals Hearts and Hearing8. 39:24 Khatam and the Drumbeat of the Qur’an9. 1:17:27 SummaryDownload MP3 and PDF here: https://tinyurl.com/yykalgqjYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: “Celtic Music | Ancient Forest | Celtic Lute & Guitar Music” by Soul CandleLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #scienceandreligion #religion #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #investigation #search #truthSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs)

Regardless of our beliefs - Baha'i, Atheist, Christian, Secular, Buddhist, or Jewish - we must strive to pass through the stages of knowledge, understanding, and to find the beauty others see in their beliefs. Only then can we truly grasp why people adhere to theses beliefs and understand human psychology. This is independent of whether the belief is true or not. To be genuine global citizens, walking the stages of this path - knowledge, understanding, and beauty - is essential.Sections:1. 1:14 Stage One: Knowledge2. 9:02 Stage Two: Understanding3. 13:42 Stage Three: BeautyDownload MP3 and PDF here: https://bit.ly/2DKgXshYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: “Celtic Music | Ancient Forest | Celtic Lute & Guitar Music” by Soul CandleLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #bab #scienceandreligion #religion #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #war #division #conflict #investigation #search #truthSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs)

Passionate believers seek to spread their beliefs, often antagonizing those who don’t agree. They “push their beliefs” on others. Do only religious or political people do so? How is sharing one’s belief system (proclamation) congruent with social progress and being a genuine person? What is proselytizing? How is this related to truth claims? Can this be used as a brushoff tactic to simply avoid investigation?Sections:1:22 Teaching vs Proselytizing9:53 Understand Intention13:31 Why I Share - The 'Technology'25:14 Constant Flow of Ideas - Pushing & Pushing Back34:50 Elevated Discourse & Concept of 'Conversion'Download MP3 and PDF hereYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: “Celtic Music | Ancient Forest | Celtic Lute & Guitar Music” by Soul CandleLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #bab #scienceandreligion #religion #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #war #religiouswar #division #conflict #disunity #arguments #investigation #unbiased #search #truthSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs)

Are religious people conformists, sheep following the herd, upholding the status quo? Do only religious people do this? Further, did people in power create religion to control the masses? Does history uphold either of these claim?Sections:0:25 Anyone Can be Sheep1:30 It Doesn't Imply it's True or False2:13 Ethics and Societal Norms4:33 'Religion: Created by Those in Power'9:12 ConclusionDownload MP3 and PDF hereYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: “Celtic Music | Ancient Forest | Celtic Lute & Guitar Music” by Soul CandleLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #bab #scienceandreligion #religion #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #war #religiouswar #division #conflict #disunity #arguments #investigation #unbiased #search #truthSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs)

Some people offer 'psychological needs' for why others accept religion. This leads them to ignore religion's truth-claims, and takes the place of rational investigation. In such cases they can as brush-off tactics. However, the psychoanalysis of unbelief can ignore secular arguments against religion. I propose that psychoanalysis of thought is not fruitful and stunts critical investigation and therefore should be dropped.Sections:2:10 Ineffectiveness of Psychoanalysis of Belief10:26 "Meaning and Purpose"18:58 "Desire for Community"27:59 "Desire for Justice"34:41 "Fear of Death"44:48 ConclusionDownload MP3 and PDF hereYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: “Celtic Music | Ancient Forest | Celtic Lute & Guitar Music” by Soul CandleLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #bab #scienceandreligion #religion #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #war #religiouswar #division #conflict #disunity #arguments #investigation #unbiased #search #truthSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs)

Do we have a duty to investigate? And when trying to understand others' perspectives and beliefs should we find the most rational representation of it or point at the silliest easiest versions? These questions will be explored in this video.Sections:2:49 Duty of Inquiry and Sincerity13:33 Interpretation of TextsDownload MP3 and PDF hereYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: “Celtic Music | Ancient Forest | Celtic Lute & Guitar Music” by Soul CandleLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #bab #scienceandreligion #religion #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #war #religiouswar #division #conflict #disunity #arguments #investigation #unbiased #search #truthSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs)

According to many Muslims (not all), their understanding of the Qur'an 4:157 is that it denies Jesus' crucifixion, however the Bible not only believes in it but emphasizes it as central! How can these two Holy Books be reconciled?Sections:1. 1:08 Text in Question2. 7:44 The Bahá'í Interpretation3. 11:08 The Same Fruit - Consistent with Self - A Harmonious Whole4. 24:13 "Christ's Life isn't Central in the Qur'an"Addendum:5. 30:08 The Arabic - Similarities6. 34:28 The Arabic - Types and Tokens7. 46:02 The Bahá'í Concept of "The Manifestation of God"Download MP3 and PDF hereYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: “Celtic Music | Ancient Forest | Celtic Lute & Guitar Music” by Soul CandleLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #bab #scienceandreligion #religion #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #war #religiouswar #division #conflict #disunity #arguments #investigation #unbiased #search #truthSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs)

There are multiple aspects to this concern. One is that “inherently by being religious you’re X religion and therefore not Y religion, placing people into categories or camps of Us and Them, which makes religion essentially divisive.” So to be secular is seen as being neutral. We'll examine the Bahá'í Writings and see what they say on this issue as we try to resolve this understandable apprehension.Sections: 2:16 Empathy and Agreement 17:11 The 6 O'clock News and Masks of Madness 20:43 False Neutrality - "I'm Out of the Frying Pan!" 29:44 The Problem of No Options 42:50 What Won't Work 44:17 The Equation! 59:25 Nuclear Energy 1:09:41 Magic Pill 1:12:25 The Root: Prejudice 1:23:00 Come On - That's Never Going to Happen 1:32:54 The Body-Count of ApathyDownload MP3 and PDF hereYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: “Celtic Music | Ancient Forest | Celtic Lute & Guitar Music” by Soul CandleLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #bab #scienceandreligion #religion #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #war #religiouswar #division #conflict #disunity #arguments #investigation #unbiased #search #truthSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs)

A brief introductory study of The Unity of Religion in the Bahá'í Writings. I will first present what the "Unity of Religion" briefly is, and subsequently will discuss the barriers and bridges to this concept.Sections: 1:09 One Common Faith - What is "The Unity of Religion"? 32:01 Does Not Invalidate 1:08:49 Independent Investigation of Truth 1:34:37 Secularism, Rationality, and Religion 1:43:22 Syncretism 2:04:34 Empathy with Oddity and Incredulity 2:56:09 Textual Empiricism 3:05:31 Progressive Revelation - A Universal Religious Belief 3:53:47 Principle of Symbolism and the "Valley of Names" 4:00:52 Intelligent Reading - Literal vs Allegorical 4:11:11 The Believer Doesn't Take Precedent 4:18:54 Non-Neutrality Principle 4:28:30 Backfires, Blowbacks, and BoomerangsDownload MP3 and PDF here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1hIz..YouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: “Celtic Music | Ancient Forest | Celtic Lute & Guitar Music” by Soul CandleLicense: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #bab #scienceandreligion #religion #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #war #religiouswar #division #conflict #disunity #arguments #investigation #unbiased #search #truthSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs)

A brief introductory study of the "worlds beyond", "next world", or "life after death" in the Bahá'í Writings. This is the full presentation, all 7 parts.Sections: 0:44 Intro 1:13 The Great Beyond - An Apt Expression 3:29 The Womb and the World - The Limits of Knowing 12:25 No Physical Form - Made Up of Heavenly Elements 16:50 World of Exemplars - the Heavenly Body of Man 24:13 Reunited with Loved Ones - Greater Development for Them 28:55 Time in Next World - Though Different 32:08 Souls Foster Arts and Sciences 34:04 The Judgement 40:09 Don't Act From Fear of Punishment nor Hope of Reward 44:29 There is a "Hell" 48:41 What is "Heaven" and "Hell"? 1:21:38 Where are Heaven and Hell? 1:26:45 Unaware You're in Hell 1:44:00 Can Fall and Not Know It 1:44:59 Do Non-Baha'is "Go to Heaven" 1:49:38 Can We Make Up for Lost Opportunities? 1:54:39 Will We Know We Were Wrong? 2:09:24 Endless Worlds of God 2:15:40 Where are the Worlds of God? Supernatural? 2:24:24 Different Degrees in the Next World 2:53:16 No Retrogression 3:00:30 The Paradox of Grace and Will 3:13:01 What does "Knowing God" mean? 3:16:48 This World is a Mirror of the Next - Nature & History 3:24:54 Revelations in all the Worlds 3:33:28 The Manifestation in All Worlds 3:42:48 Mention Him in Every World 3:47:33 Detached From Worlds Beyond 4:00:09 Finding Him - Smelling His Fragrance 4:22:04 Nothing Bad in the Next World? 4:26:15 The Two Heavens - Or Earth, Heaven, and that which Lieth in Between 4:29:08 Meeting the Prophets of God 4:33:43 The Great Journey Back to the Divine 4:46:12 Conclusion 5:05:26 Other Issues we will Address in the FutureDownload MP3 and PDF here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1xlwc3BVrs--twiPCklvJ4A5d8x1oxLdaYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: “Celtic Music | Ancient Forest | Celtic Lute & Guitar Music” by Soul CandleLicense: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #bab #scienceandreligion #religion #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #war #religiouswar #division #conflict #disunity #arguments #investigation #unbiased #search #truthSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs)

What does the Qur'an say about the Bible - the Jewish and Christian Scriptures? Some Muslims claim these Texts have been corrupted. We look at the Qur'an and the Bahá’í Writings and see the validity of the Bible confirmed. We find that, when the Qur'an speaks of "corruption of the Texts" this refers to corruption of the meaning through interpretation. The meaning has been warped and twisted. On a related note, the same passages show Muslims cannot judge non-Muslims according to Islamic Law.Sections: 0:44 Intro 3:27 Bahá’u’lláh and the Justice Principle 8:12 Previous Revelations Confirmed 10:06 Confirming the Revelation "With You" 12:19 Do Not Believe Only "Part of the Book" that is "With Them" 15:41 The Torah and The Gospel 18:19 Believe in "His Books" or You've "Gone Far Astray" 26:35 Judge According to "Their Scriptures" - Torah, Gospel, and Qur'an 34:58 Passages on "Corruption" of Texts - Corruption of Meaning/Interpretation42:07 ConclusionDownload MP3 and PDF here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1AVtw9dRMtUDJYyH6suSph80DXk06P8JAYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: “Celtic Music | Ancient Forest | Celtic Lute & Guitar Music” by Soul CandleLicense: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #bab #scienceandreligion #religion #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #war #religiouswar #division #conflict #disunity #arguments #investigation #unbiased #search #truthSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs)

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 is dependent upon the free choice of the individual. The Kingdom of God on earth.Sections: 0:38 Intro 4:54 Non Political - How Far Does this Go? What are the Consequences? 12:16 The Unity Principle 28:02 No Political Vision in Line with the Baha'i Faith 35:02 Unable to be Swayed 42:59 Our Focus - The Why 52:48 Our Focus - The What 1:03:56 Our Focus - The Why 1:11:12 Wolf in Sheep's Clothing - Meaning of "Political" 1:16:43 A Global Faith 1:20:26 Government of Baha'u'llah 1:28:34 An Uncomfortable Term - "Theocracy" 1:36:25 Secular Constitutions and the Legitimacy Problem 1:48:57 Sociopolitical Issues - How We Can Engage 1:57:47 Genuine Concerns - Baha'i Commonwealth and Minority Rights 2:09:10 Conclusion and ClimaxDownload MP3 and PDF here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1JHUZmVd341pDgxS1RWp73ASeXiDSripQYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: “Celtic Music | Ancient Forest | Celtic Lute & Guitar Music” by Soul CandleLicense: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #bab #scienceandreligion #religion #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #war #religiouswar #division #conflict #disunity #arguments #investigation #unbiased #search #truthSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs)

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 "Shirk", or worshipping someone other than God. We'll take a look more closely at the Qur'an and examine 4 reasons why this isn't idol worship.Sections: 0:38 Intro 2:37 The Divine Assayer - God Tests 13:07 The Qiblih 22:19 No Change in His Ways: Adam & Iblis 44:48 ConclusionDownload MP3 and PDF here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=14RaVSomW4GwemwjCMC7gAm9_ZKOshAY6YouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: “Celtic Music | Ancient Forest | Celtic Lute & Guitar Music” by Soul CandleLicense: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #bab #scienceandreligion #religion #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #war #religiouswar #division #conflict #disunity #arguments #investigation #unbiased #search #truthSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs)

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 ConclusionDownload MP3 and PDF here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1aDPDn3lSsDnUWj3POnaEZIZ9PlNdWdW7YouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: “Celtic Music | Ancient Forest | Celtic Lute & Guitar Music” by Soul CandleLicense: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #bab #scienceandreligion #religion #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #war #religiouswar #division #conflict #disunity #arguments #investigation #unbiased #search #truthSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs)

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 Scriptures 1:43:04 Study the Administration - Importance of the Bahá'í Administration & Order 2:03:51 The Coming Dawn - The Vision of Baha'u'llah's Future World OrderThis audio streaming on SoundCloud: https://goo.gl/3KND1cDownload MP3 and PDF here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9l0MPLsXeSZcWdmLUVPSUV6VlEYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: “Celtic Music | Ancient Forest | Celtic Lute & Guitar Music” by Soul CandleLicense: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #bab #scienceandreligion #religion #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #war #religiouswar #division #conflict #disunity #arguments #investigation #unbiased #search #truthSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs)

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/CreationDownload MP3 and PDF here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9l0MPLsXeSZYmNnTEY2U01WNW8YouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: “Celtic Music | Ancient Forest | Celtic Lute & Guitar Music” by Soul CandleLicense: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #bab #scienceandreligion #religion #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #war #religiouswar #division #conflict #disunity #arguments #investigation #unbiased #search #truthSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs)

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 selfDownload MP3 and PDF here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9l0MPLsXeSZeGJoT1BWVXFTQ1EBahá'í Cosmology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bah%C3%A1'%C3%AD_cosmologyYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: “Celtic Music | Ancient Forest | Celtic Lute & Guitar Music” by Soul CandleLicense: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #bab #scienceandreligion #religion #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #war #religiouswar #division #conflict #disunity #arguments #investigation #unbiased #search #truthSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs)

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 Investigating to Test vs Educating to Refute 43:45 Exclusivism and "His Way"Download MP3 and PDF here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9l0MPLsXeSZQlVtUktEbU1MTGcYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: “Celtic Music | Ancient Forest | Celtic Lute & Guitar Music” by Soul CandleLicense: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #bab #scienceandreligion #religion #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #war #religiouswar #division #conflict #disunity #arguments #investigation #unbiased #search #truthSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs)

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 ClaimsDownload MP3 and PDF here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9l0MPLsXeSZSGMxUE9iYjYtVEUYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: “Celtic Music | Ancient Forest | Celtic Lute & Guitar Music” by Soul CandleLicense: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #bab #scienceandreligion #religion #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #war #religiouswar #division #conflict #disunity #arguments #investigation #unbiased #search #truthSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs)

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 the secular perspective and the religious.This is an incomplete list and outline of topics and common objections we will address on this channel; an introduction to many topics we have already covered and others which we hope to cover. Stay subscribed for more! --- Skip to the first objection: 5:10 --- YouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: “Celtic Music | Ancient Forest | Celtic Lute & Guitar Music” by Soul CandleLicense: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #bab #scienceandreligion #religion #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #war #religiouswar #division #conflict #disunity #arguments #investigation #unbiased #search #truthSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs)