The Bahá'i Faith [Part 2] - Bahá'u'lláh & His Teachings

This is the second and last part in a series on the Bahá'i Faith.

Sources/Further Reading:

Smith, Peter (2008). "An Introduction to the Baha'i Faith". Cambridge University Press.

Maceoin, Denis (2012). "Making the invisible visible: Introductory books on the Baha'i religion. Routledge.

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[JD-ldvk]

You explained the Bahai faith better than i could, and i was raised as one! I normally tell my friends that progressive revelation is a "god's software update"

[wayfarer]

I'm a Bahá'í and just watched both part 1 and then part 2 of your videos on the Bahá'í Faith. I was extremely impressed by how well this was put together and how accurate it all is from a Bahá'í viewpoint. I even appreciated your skepticism and the few things that you pointed out as "negatives" because, even though I of course disagreed with them, it shows how independent your investigation was-which is actually another central teaching of the Bahá'í Faith!

In fact, this video is a much better presentation than most of those produced by the Bahá'ís! The biggest exceptions being the most recent "Light to the World" (about the life of Bahá'u'lláh and how His teachings are transforming society-and which is Lord of the Rings beautiful); and "Dawn of the Light" (about the life of the Báb and how the teachings of the Bahá'í Faith address deeply personal issues-especially among the youth). BOTH films are available on YouTube and I'd highly recommend them to both you, and any interested viewers.

Lastly, I'm going to help share your two videos on the Bahá'í Faith with the worldwide Bahá'í community; and, because of the truly impressive job you did with these two videos on the Bahá'í Faith, I've subscribed to your channel and plan on watching every video you post. I'm sure I will be just one of MANY Bahá'í's to do so. Congratulations on such a fine job and keep up the good work!

[pauliedibbs]

Just wanted to share my enthusiasm and overall appreciation of your channel. You have a noteworthy diligence for speaking about each Religion in a respectful and unbiased manner.

[leisaamore]

I'm a huge history buff, so YouTube suggested your page. I was very pleasantly surprised to see a Documentary on The Baha'i Faith. As someone who has been a skeptic all my life, I appreciate your unbiased analysis of The Faith. It's very evident that you did your homework and even educated me on some aspects of Baha'i history, I didn't know. I look forward to watching more videos from your channel.

[amitchhabra]

I've visited the Lotus Temple in Delhi a few times. It is as peaceful as it is beautiful.. 🙏

[familyyoutube]

Wow! I was able to download a book from their profit called Gleanings, I am about 30 pages into it, this material seems out of this world, thank you for your work, I am learning a lot about religion 🙏

[returnofchrist]

Thanks for an unbiased view of the Baha'i Faith. You deserve a lot a credit for explaining the Faith, its history, administrative order and persecutions. Also thanks for not showing the photos of the Manifestations of God. Baha'i's will enjoy viewing your video and you have shown the great wisdom, this tells me you have some basic knowledge about the religion.

[kengeorge]

One of the principles of the Bahai faith is the inderpentant investigation of the truth and in this, I believe you did a great job thank you for doing a good job and promoting your viewers to think for themselves.

[moatazbellahnagla]

in my opinion their numbers are higher than what you mentioned in the previous video. for example, in Egypt, they are registered as muslims and they practice their religion in complete secrecy. i know that coz in university one of my friends was actually Bahai and he introdcuced me to his fam. but no much details were shared. then in the early 2000s in Egypt some Bahais, ( or that what was said) wanted to remove the religion section from the national ID. and they were attacked badly but verbally by some media people.

[angelgirldebbiejo]

Couple things: the actor from Jane the Virgin is Bahai too. We can share Bahai things but it simply will say this doesn't necessarily reflect the thoughts of the official Bahai.

[afshinrohani]

Very well put together presentation and lots of care taken to unravel such a large subject area. Just my little FYI on the notion of Baha'is and those sharing their personal views - the general idea is that no Baha'i has the right to exalt their individual interpretation as better than someone else's. In order to preserve unity and stop a cycle of manmade clergy of course Baha'is do share their individual views in different settings.

So you are always encouraged to search for truth - the distinction in this context is that if you happen to freely declare your faith in Bahaullah in this day and age as the current manifestation of God you would then turn to The Universal House of Justice (based on Bahaullah's guidance in his most holy book which alludes to this institution) for the supreme source of guidance on gleaning meaning from Baha'i scripture.

Which is only something expected of Baha'is, who ultimately follow this as an article of faith and to preserve unity in the progress/mission of it's teachings which ultimately are building the very early foundations of a framework that will attempt to unite mankind in a universal cause.

[supianzainuddin]

Thanks for the explanation of the religion. It is definitely an interesting religion, as of any religion for that matter. It tries to bring all faiths together, which is admirable.

[gloriamartinez]

Found it respectful and objective, thanks for that. Few of the facts you mention are inaccurate, but I appreciate the content included. Been a bahai for 30 years, best decision I ever made! "The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens". Thank you again!! Will watch your other videos to learn more about other religions.

[persalba]

Thanks for always being a resource for independent investigation of truth 🙏🏼

[adrieneshraghi]

Thank you for your great research on various religions. I enjoyed watching this video as a Bahai. A lot of work was done by you to present your videos as objectively as possible. I like your academic integrity!

[imnotfunny]

Thank you sincerely for respecting Baha'is beliefs on the sacredness of the pictures of Baha'u'llah... Other investigators have not and it is such a sign of respect in my eyes. Much love 💓

[HZahrai]

I accidentally came across this video. Your summary of the Baha'i Faith is most impressive and interesting. thank you

[kaweah]

As has been observed over and over again, your presentations are at once well-researched, respectful, and unbiased. Keep up the great work!

[orcasea]

Thank you for your fair and well-informed episodes on the Baha'i faith.

I would like to point out one correction: Bahai's do not "convert" to the faith, as that suggests a rejection of whatever faith they may have held previously, and that is prohibited, so Bahai's 'declare' their following of the faith.

An interesting (and I think, positive) aspect of this is that, say, a Hindu who declares as a Baha'i simultaneously accepts as true the Jewish, Christian, Muslim, et al., faiths before it. To a Baha'i rejecting Islam, or Zoroastrianism or Judaism, or any of the major faiths before it, is to reject God Himself.

[ENOC]

Progresive revelations, One Tribe and the harmony of science and religion, are great ideas, so intresting.