I have been a spiritual wonderer for over three decades and
haven't found a spiritual home, but if I ever did have a permanent spiritual
home, it is with Baha'i. I've been investigating and learning for a
little over 2 weeks. It is so nourishing, and I cannot get enough of it.
Upon
receiving communication from two Baha’is, Keith shared what he enjoyed about
the explanation of the core tenets of the Baha'i Faith, which were shared
concisely and clearly.
I bet I'm not the only one who has ever said this but -- the
Baha'i faith appears very common-sensical. What I mean by that is for
people who have belonged to other faiths or religions; [they] are used to an
incredibly complex and difficult set of principles and tenets that are
sometimes fuzzy, unclear, and just plain odd.
To each
principle, Keith shared his own thoughts . . .
In having studied many different religions, I can't say that I've
ever come across principles like the ones in the Baha'i faith: personal
investigation [of truth] (this is typically frowned upon in other religions),
oneness (unfortunately, this is never the case with religions that shun or damn
others), unity of science and religion (who would ever think that these
subjects could intertwine?), equality of women (this is simply unheard of),
[and] universal education (I don't know if I have ever encountered education
being a goal of a religion/faith). If the world was filled with Baha'is,
or friends of Baha'is, it would be a much safer, happier, and educated world in
which to live.
I cannot find one principle that is listed in those 9 that I
disagree with or have issues with. They are all beautiful and they
all resonate with me as true.
Thank you both so much for going out of your way to correspond
with me and make me feel 'at home.
Keith is now
connected with some Baha'is who live near him and shared this comment in an
email, “Even though things have been very
busy, I never forget to think about my new home in the Baha'i faith”.
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