101. The Conversion Of Religious Minorities To The Bahá'í Faith In Iran Some observations by Susan Stiles Maneck. http://www.safnet.com/bahai/docs/conversion1.html

Introduction Topics Library Graphics Index ... Site Map The Conversion of Religious Minorities to the Bahá'í Faith in Iran Some Preliminary Observations Susan Stiles Maneck Abstract In the period between 1877-1921 significant numbers of non-Muslims converted to the Bahá'í Faith in Iran. This was an essential development for the emergence of the Bahá'í Faith as an independent religion possessing a distinct identity apart from Islam. These conversions were largely confined to the Zoroastrian and Jewish communities and did not involve Iran's largest religious minority, the Christians. This study attempts to address some of the factors that were involved in this conversion process. These will include the manner in which Bahá'ís made the transition from Islamic particularism to a universalism that would attract non-Muslims, as well as the manner in which actual conversions took place and the factors surrounding them. Major emphasis will be placed upon examining what factors may have inclined certain minorities rather than others to convert. T he Jewish conversion movement began in Hamadan around 1877, and by 1884, according to the historian of Persian Jewry Habib Levy, involved some one hundred and fifty of the eight-hundred Jewish households there (

102. The Baha'i Faith: A Short Introduction The Baha i Faith is a new religion founded 150 years ago. It claims that its mainteachings of the oneness of humanity and the need for world peace are the http://www.northill.demon.co.uk/bahai/

An Introduction to THE BAHA'I FAITH The Baha'i Faith is a worldwide religion based on the teachings of Baha'u'llah (1817-1892). He stated that the time had come for the people of the world to put aside their differences and to unite on the basis of the teachings that he had brought. In the brief course of its 150-year history, the Baha'i Faith has transformed itself from an obscure Middle Eastern sect into a fast-growing religion that has established itself in every country of the world and is rapidly emerging out of obscurity to take its place alongside older more established world religions. The religion has grown and developed greatly in terms of its numerical strength, geographical spread, and community organisation. The largest Baha'i communities are now in South Asia, Africa, Latin America, and (relative to the size of the population) in some of the islands of the Pacific. In these parts of the world, some villages and areas are more or less completely Baha'i. Here the Baha'is have initiated educational, agricultural and community development projects. The latest available official Baha'i statistics (1994) state that there are between 5 and 6 million Baha'is in the world; that Baha'is live in over 110,000 localities; that there are over 17,000 places where there are organized Baha'i communities with elected local councils (Local Spiritual Assemblies); and 172 national elected bodies (National Spiritual Assemblies). We desire but the good of the world and happiness of the nations.... That all nations should become one in faith and all men as brothers; that the bonds of affection and unity between the sons of men should be strengthened; that diversity of religion should cease, and differences of race be annulled... Yet so it shall be; these fruitless strifes, these ruinous wars shall pass away, and the "Most Great Peace" shall come.... These strifes and this bloodshed and discord must cease, and all men be as one kindred and one family.... Let not a man glory in this, that he loves his country; let him rather glory in this, that he loves his kind.... (words spoken by Baha'u'llah to Prof. E.G. Browne of Cambridge University in 1890)

103. Comunidade Bahá'í De São Caetano Do Sul Alguma informa§£o sobre a F© Bah¡'­, fotografias de santu¡rios e personalidades importantes, links e contactos. http://bahai.vila.bol.com.br/

A Fé Bahá'í Calendário Imagens Chat ... Contatos SOUBAHAI Mail Bahá'u'lláh Login Senha "Bem-aventurado é o lugar, a casa e o coração, e bem-aventurada a cidade, a montanha, o refúgio, a caverna e o vale, a terra e o mar, o prado e a ilha onde se haja feito menção de Deus e celebrado Seu louvor." Esqueceu a Senha? Cadastre-se no SOUBAHAI Mai ... l MENSAGEM DE PAZ Shoghi Effendi Semanalmente um newsletter que irá proporcionar a você momentos de inspiração e reflexão a partir da leitura de textos das Escrituras Bahá'ís. veja exemplo Assine aqui ou envie seus comentários "Um sistema de inter-comunicação mundial será adotado que abranja todo o planeta, e, livre de qualquer embaraço ou restrição nacional, funcionará com admirável rapidez e perfeita regularidade." Nome E-mail Mensagem powered by bravenet Pesquise no Site Pesquise na Web powered by FreeFind Envie Cartões para seus amigos !!! by Blue Mountain by Bahá'í Cards Ler Cartões Recebidos Visitantes desde 08/06/2000 Comunidade Bahá'í de São Caetano do Sul bahai@bol.com.br

104. Tolerance.it (and to this day) Bahá ís have been persecuted, especially in Iran. Links www.religioustolerance.org/bahaism Official site www.bahai.org, Baha ismo http://www.tolerance.kataweb.it/eng/cap_due/uno/religioni/bahaismo.html

INTRODUCTION DIFFERENT YET EQUAL RELIGION A world of religions Are we religious animals? Various attitudes THIS IS MY PLACE MALE AND FEMALE ... List of religions / Baha'ism Number of followers and their geographical distribution History Sacred texts Main beliefs Attitude towards other religions Links www.religioustolerance.org/bahaism Official site: www.bahai.org Back to the top List of religions

105. Spiritual Assembly Of The Baha'is Of The Woodlands Basic bahai beliefs and contact information. http://www.thewoodlandstx.com/churches/bahai/bahai.htm

Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Mont. Co. So. P.O. Box 130131, The Woodlands, TX 77393-031 1-800-22-UNITE NINE THINGS YOU WILL KNOW WHEN YOU ARE A BAHA'I: You have realized that you alone are responsible for your spiritual growth, not your preacher, parents or friends. You must develop your own relationship with God. You have hope for the future of the world with spiritual solutions that will work. You have embraced an embryonic world community based on cultural acceptance, not exclusivity, a human family united but rich in diversity. You believe that humankind is one; that all are equal in the sight of God. You believe in a Higher Power, a Benevolent Force called God, or Allah, or Jehovah. You see that all religions share a common foundation. You have fallen in love with the Baha'i Writings and their Author, God's latest Messenger, Baha'u'llah (in English, "The Glory of God"). You have come to realize that women and men are equal, that spiritual qualities are more important than physical ones. You know in your heart that science and religion are not contradictory.

106. Www.bahai-guardian.com/ http://www.bahai-guardian.com/

107. Baha'i International Community Statement Library Statements of the Baha'i International Community from 1947 to the present day including those presented to the United Nations. http://www.bic-un.bahai.org

Search Resources About Us Subject All Subject Categories Advancement of Women Environment and Development Human Rights Reports and General Information Language All Languages Danish English French German Italian Portuguese Simplified Chinese Spanish Swedish Traditional Chinese Turkish Keyword The role of men and boys in achieving gender equality New York, U.S.A. 1-12 March 2004 This site uses Flash Player 6 for full functionality. You can view a reduced-functionality version without Flash here Search Resources About Us RELATED SITES: One Country

108. The Bahá'í Faith Of Bloomington, Indiana, USA of The Promise of World Peace, email your request or call 812-331-1863. Last updated 11 April 2005 http//www.bloomington.in.us/~bahai/ Send us e-mail. http://www.bloomington.in.us/~bahai/

424 S. College Mall Road ( Map P.O. Box 1004 Bloomington, IN 47402-1004 812-331-1863 or 1-800-22-UNITE Send us e-mail This is a brilliant century. Eyes are now open to the beauty of the oneness of humanity, of love and of brotherhood. The darkness of suppression will disappear and the light of unity will shine. We cannot bring love and unity to pass merely by talking of it. Knowledge is not enough. Wealth, science, education are good, we know: but we must also work and study to bring to maturity the fruit of knowledge. (Abdu'l-Baha, Abdu'l-Baha in London, p. 54) race unity , the equality of women and men , the spiritual education of children , the importance of family cohesion , and the establishment of world peace See also: Indiana University Baha'i Club (U.S.) (International) Religion Without Ritual , IDSnews.com Activities Devotions Enjoy scriptures from the world's great religions, music, and fellowship at our weekly interfaith devotions, Sundays, 10:30am, at the Center. CAFE "War and Religion: A Youth Perspective." Sponsored by the IU Bahá'í Club.

109. Bahaí I Karlstad B¶ner, citat, konst och musik. http://home.swipnet.se/bahai-karlstad/

110. United Communities Of Spirit origin.org/ucs.cfm. Return to UCS Home Page First Peoples and Native Traditions The Baha i Faith Christianity Hinduism A Portrait Taoism A http://origin.org/ucs/sbcr/bahai.cfm

World Scripture Interspirit SourceBook Lightweavers ... Become a Member THE BAHA'I FAITH A Portrait by Dr. Robert H. Stockman Director of Research, Baha'i National Center, Wilmette, Illinois The Baha'i Faith is an independent world religion now in the 150th year of its existence. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica Yearbook it is the second most widely spread religion in the world, with five million members residing in 232 countries and dependent territories, and national spiritual assemblies (national Baha'i governing bodies) in 172. The Baha'i Faith began in Iran. Its history is intimately connected with the lives of its leading figures: Ali-Muhammad, titled the Bab Born in southern Iran in 1819, in 1844 he announced that he was the promised one or Mahdi expected by Muslims. He wrote scriptures in which he promulgated a new calendar, new religious laws and new social norms. Opposed by Iran's Muslim clergy and ultimately by its government, thousands of the Bab's followers were killed; in 1850 the Bab himself was put to death. Mirza Husayn-`Ali, titled Baha'u'llah

111. The Bahá'í House Of Worship - Wilmette, Illinois The official page for the House of Worship is located at http//www.us.bahai.org/how/index.html. To the best of the author s knowledge, the Bahá í community http://www.rreini.com/personal_bahai/houseofworship.htm

The Bahá'í House of Worship - Wilmette, Illinois An Unofficial Page This page is not the "official" page of the House of Worship, nor is it affiliated with the Bahá'í community of Wilmette, Illinois. Please do not contact the author looking for information about events at the House of Worship or in the Wilmette area; he does not have that information. The official page for the House of Worship is located at http://www.us.bahai.org/how/index.html . To the best of the author's knowledge, the Bahá'í community of Wilmette does not currently (December 1999) have a Web site. However, the neighboring community of Evanston does. How to get to the House of Worship Personal impressions of the House of Worship The Bahá'í House of Worship in Wilmette, Illinois (in Chicago's northern suburbs) is known as the "Mother Temple of the West", since it was the first House of Worship constructed in the Western Hemisphere. It was the second House of Worship to be constructed and is the oldest one still standing (the first one, in 'I sh qábád, was confiscated and ultimately destroyed by Soviet authorities).

112. Bahá'u'lláh é Il Nuovo Millennio Profilo della Fede Bah '¬ e della sua comunit  mondiale. http://www.bahai.com/ibahai/

1- 800 - 22 - UNITE Per maggiori informazioni sulla Fede Bahá'í negli USA Profilo della Fede Bahá'í e della sua Comunità Mondiale About : La Rivista I Bahá'í Home : Rivista Copertina Sommario : I Bahá'í Unità nella Diversità Bahá'u'lláh Insegnamenti Morali e Sociali II Credo Spirituale della Fede Bahá'í Un Sistema di Amministrazione Mondiale Un Secolo di Crescita ed Espansione Nuove Soluzioni per Vecchi Problemi Verso un Nuovo Ordine Mondiale Bahá'u'lláh é il Nuovo Millennio C on l'avvicinarsi del nuovo millennio, la razza umana ha la vitale necessità di trovare una visione unificante delle natura dell'uomo e della società. Questa visione è svelata negli scritti di Bahá'u'lláh La forza propulsiva alla base della civilizzazione della natura umana, afferma Bahá'u'lláh , è dovuta ai successivi interventi del Divino nella storia. E' stato attraverso questa influenza che le innate facoltà morali e spirituali dell'umanità si sono gradualmente sviluppate e l'avanzare delle civiltà è stato reso possibile. Legato alle missioni di figure trascendenti quali Krishna, Mosè, Buddha, Gesù e Muhammd, il fenomeno è sempre ricorrente, senza inizio e senza fine, perchè è fondamentale per l'ordine evolutivo stesso. Sebbene sia stata nutrita da questo processo, l'umanità non l'ha mai compreso. Al contrario, la gente ha costruito attorno ad ogni episodio della sua esperienza spirituale un sistema religioso separato. Attraverso il corso della storia l'impulso religioso è avanzato a stento per le contraddizioni che ne venivano e per gli amari conflitti.

113. Religion, Bahai-Faith (part Of The WWW Virtual Library) Introductions. The Bah?s In just over 100 years, the Bah? Faith has grown from an obscure movement in the Middle East to the secondmost widespread of http://www.snowcrest.net/dougbnt/bahai.html

F ACETS OF R ELIGION Virtual Library-RELIGION Bahá'í Faith Table of Content: Introductions Writings Arts and History Resources Introductions The Bahá'ís In just over 100 years, the Bahá'í Faith has grown from an obscure movement in the Middle East to the second-most widespread of the independent world religions. Embracing people from more than 2,100 ethnic, racial and tribal groups, it is quite likely the most diverse organized body of people on the planet. Its unity challenges prevailing theories about human nature and the prospects for our common future. THE BAHÁ'Í FAITH Discover Bahá'u'lláh "Ye are the fruits of one tree, and the leaves of one branch. Deal ye one with another with the utmost love and harmony, with friendliness and fellowship. He Who is the Day-Star of Truth beareth Me witness! So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth." Bahá'u'lláh Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith Baha'i Teachings; Early History; Recent History and Current Status; References Die Bahá'í-Religion (German) Ein kurzer Überblick über die Bahá'í-Religion Writings Bahá'í Writings HTML-Versions of Bahá'í literature.

114. Bahá'í Arendal: Hovedside Med aktiviteter og kontaktinformasjon. http://www.bahai.no/828.0.html

Velkommen til Arendal bahá'í samfunn Bahá'í-samfunnet i Arendal er et av Norges bahá'í-samfunn. Vi danner sammen med de andre samfunnene i norge og rundt om i de fleste land i verden, et romslig felleskap av verdensborgere. Verdensborgere med bakgrunn fra nesten alle raser, kulturer, sosiale lag og religiøse opprinnelser.

115. Religion, Bahai-Faith (part Of The WWW Virtual Library) http//www.uga.edu/~bahai A comprehensive source of information about the teachings and tenents of the Baha i Faith. Information in many languages are http://www.snowcrest.net/dougbnt/bahaifaith.html

F ACETS OF R ELIGION Virtual Library Religion General Inter-Faith Related Abuse ... Mail Maintainer Last modified: 23 Sep. 1997 Bahá'í Faith Table of Content: Introductions Writings Arts and History Resources Introductions The Bahá'í World The official presence of the Bahá'í Faith on the World Wide Web. The Bahá'ís In just over 100 years, the Bahá'í Faith has grown from an obscure movement in the Middle East to the second-most widespread of the independent world religions. Embracing people from more than 2,100 ethnic, racial and tribal groups, it is quite likely the most diverse organized body of people on the planet. Its unity challenges prevailing theories about human nature and the prospects for our common future. " Baha'I World Faith " ( Arash Taefi ) Have you ever wondered what is the Baha'I Faith? then this is a good place to start learning the basics This page is maintained in an un-bias and informative fashion by an individual Baha'I. There is opportunity to read and download text as well as discuss or ask questions. Principals and Topics of the Bahá'í Faith Life and Death, New World Order, Scienece and Religion, Unity, Supplemantal Information

116. Sparks Performance und Tanzprojekt gegen Gewalt. http://www.bahai.de/berlin/jugend.htm

S P A R K S O F U N I T Y D I V E R S I T Y D A N C E W O R K S H O P „Einheit in der Vielfalt" DIVERSITY nimmt Stellung gegen zunehmende Intoleranz und Gewaltbereitschaft in der Gesellschaft. Chaos! Gewalt! Einsamkeit! Vorurteile! Armut! Drogen! — Jugend! Glaube! Die Geschichte und der Werdegang Ein weiteres Highlight war eine weitere Sommertour in 1999 durch Norddeutschland (Ost-Prignitz, Sylt, Tetenhusen, Berlin), in Kooperation mit einer befreundeten Tanzgruppe, Peace of Mind (Seelenfrieden), aus Erfurt. U NSERE T Equality Dance Racism Dance Poverty Dance Conflict Dance Dance of Betrayal Multicultural Dance

117. The Watchman Expositor: Baha'i bahai. The bahai faith is often included in the New Age family of cults. Doctrinally, the bahai faith has incorporated both Islamic and Christian http://www.watchman.org/cults/bahai2.htm

SITE DIRECTORY Home Page About Watchman Fellowship Free Subscriptions Church Presentations Weekly News Subject Index Profiles State Offices Watchman Staff OVERVIEW OF CULTS Articles JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES Articles MORMONISM Articles NEW AGE Articles OCCULT Articles SCIENTOLOGY Articles OTHER RELIGIOUS TOPICS Articles Vol. 8, No. 3, 1991 Articles on Cults and New Religions Bahai The Bahai faith is often included in the " New Age " family of cults Historically, it is a sect or cult derived from Islam . Yet like many new age groups, it attempts to absorb Christianity by claiming that Christianity was a phase in the overall evolution of true spirituality and faith. It tries to build on Christianity with repeated references to Jesus and the ethical teachings of the Christian faith. The belief of the Shi'ite division of Islam is that a "messiah" or Imam will arise at the end time and usher in a world of peace. In 1844, Mizra Ali Muhammed was convinced that God had called him to a similar ministry as John the Baptist. He assumed the title "the Bab" which means "the gate." Some feel that he actually believed he was the Imam. His charisma and message began to draw many. J.E. Esslemont writes of the Bab, "The Bab was the manifestation of God, the Founder of an independent religion," (

118. Biblioteca Virtual Bahá'í Textos, palestras e artigos escritos por Bah¡'­s. http://www.bahai.org.br/virtual/

Carmelo - A Montanha Sagrada de Deus Textos Sagrados Documentos do Centro Mundial Carmelo - A Montanha Sagrada de Deus Textos Sagrados Documentos do Centro Mundial ... (Avaliable in English)

119. Bibliography: Bahai Religion Bibliography bahai Religion. Bibliography bahai Religion. Sources heb_but1.gif (182 bytes) arabicbut1.gif (184 bytes) home news mewviews http://www.mideastweb.org/bahaibib.htm

Bibliography Bahai Religion home news mewviews timeline ... donations Middle East Bibliography - Bahai Religion Foundations of World Unity (comp. Horace, Holley The Promulgation of Universal Peace (comp. Howard MacNutt The Secret of Divine Civilization Epistle to the Son of the Wolf (trans. Shoghi Effendi). New ed Kitab-i-Aqdas, the Most Holy Book The Hidden Words ISBN: Buy/Reviews The Kitab-i-aqan, the Book of Certitude (trans. Shoghi Effendi Bausani, Alessandro, , Bibliotheca Persica, 2000, ISBN: Buy/Reviews Cole, Juan, , NYC, Columbia University Press, 1998, ISBN: Buy/Reviews Esslemont, J.E, ISBN: Buy/Reviews Hatcher, William S. J. and Douglas Martin, ISBN: Buy/Reviews Ruhe, David S., , Oxford, George Ronald, 1983. Shoghi Effendi, The Advent of Divine Justice Shoghi Effendi, 16 entries. Updated: 31.07.03 Search- C lick to find more books on a topic that interests you Main Books Page Please tell people about these web pages, link to them, and send links to others, but please do not copy the materials on this page or reproduce them in any form without written permission. Cornell University Core Bibliography Water Resources in the Middle East - Bibliography Maps History ... Who are we?

120. The Bahá’ís Of Nashville Information on bahai programs, activities, and deepenings in the community. http://www.nashvillebahai.org/

Home Community Baha'i News Events Calendar Baha'i Faith Baha'i Writings Home Contact Us 9/17-18 Dr. Hershel Home The Seven Valleys@TPAC TN Bahá'í Institute Bahá’í Glossary Bahá’í Prayers Site Administration Home The Bahá’í Faith in Nashville The Bahá'í Faith has been an active part of religious and social life in Middle Tennessee since the 1930's. We are a recognized advocate for spiritual solutions based on the Teachings of Bahá'u'lláh on issues such as the elimination of all forms of prejudice with an emphasis on race unity, the equality of women and men, the spiritual education of children, the importance of family cohesion, and the establishment of world peace. Bahá'u'lláh is God’s Messenger for this day, a day in which all humanity is spiritually mature and can visualize the reality of uniting to build the Kingdom of God on Earth. Teachings on Christ Bahá'u'lláh fulfills the paradoxical promises of Christ's return "in the Glory of the Father" and as a "thief in the night." That the Faith was founded in 1844 relates to numerous Christian prophecies. Bahá'ís note, for example, that central Africa was finally opened to Christianity in the 1840s, and that event was widely seen as fulfilling the promise that Christ would return after "the Gospel had been preached 'to all nations.'" In Bahá'u'lláh's teachings Bahá'ís see fulfillment of Christ's promise to bring all people together so that "there shall be one fold, and one shepherd."

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