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.
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.
The Baha'i faith offers a false sense of security and peace on earth, ignoring the need for spiritual transformation and the redemption of the human heart.
Deep dives
Summary of Main Ideas
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.
Jesus and the Bible in the Baha'i Faith
The Baha'is view Jesus as one of the Manifestations of God, but they believe that he was a teacher rather than the Son of God. They do not recognize the miracles of Jesus or his resurrection. They cherry-pick verses from the Bible to support their beliefs, but they do not see it as a completely accurate book and give more authority to Baha'i writings. They have changed and reinterpreted prophecies in the Bible to fit their own teachings.
Critical Evaluation of the Baha'i Faith
The Baha'i faith makes false promises of world peace and unity in this life, despite the existence of hatred, prejudice, and war. They believe in self-reformation and the improvement of society through education, but they ignore the fallen nature of humanity. The Baha'i faith offers a false sense of security and peace on earth, while ignoring the need for spiritual transformation and the redemption of the human heart. They also have a history of deceptive practices, including altering and censoring their own texts.
The Distinction between Good and Evil in Christianity
Christianity recognizes the duality of human nature, with a beautiful side created in the image of God and an evil, dark side. This uniqueness is distinct from other religions that deny the existence of human evil.
Concerns about the Bahai Faith
The Bahai Faith is characterized by censorship, cover-ups, and false prophecies. The organization suppresses information and changes books, while its most holy book was not readily available until the 1990s. The Bahai Faith also practices shunning and has a centralized leadership that lacks self-awareness and contradicts its own inclusive claims.
We continue our discussion on the Baha'i cult with our guest Steve Matthews as we dive into what the Baha'is believe, and then offer a critique and Christian response to this group that has millions of followers around the globe. Another recent interview on the Baha'is with our guest can be found here -
Another recent interview on the Baha'is with our guest can be found here -
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