Cultish
Part 2 | The Baha'i Faith: A Critical Examination
Jan 23, 2024
Guest Steve Matthews provides a Christian response to the Baha'i cult and their beliefs. They discuss Baha'i beliefs about the afterlife, their laws, rituals, and festivals. They explore the compatibility of different beliefs and question the classification of the Baha'i Faith as a cult. They compare Jesus as God in the Bible to Bahai beliefs. They delve into deception and prophecy in the Baha'i Faith and emphasize the importance of engaging with different worldviews.
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- The Baha'i faith believes in the unity of religions and sees Muhammad, Jesus, the Bab, and Baha'u'llah as Manifestations of God.
- The Baha'is do not recognize the miracles of Jesus or his resurrection and give more authority to Baha'i writings over the Bible.
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The podcast episode explores the beliefs and practices of the Baha'i faith. The main ideas include the belief in the unity of religions, the concept of Manifestations of God, and the emphasis on world peace and unity. The Baha'is believe that all religions come from the same God and that Muhammad, Jesus, the Bab, and Baha'u'llah are all Manifestations of God. They practice daily prayers and have specific rituals and calendar events. They believe in the progression of the soul after death and strive for a world without prejudice or evil.
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