Re: [Q] Bahai way of Salvation?

Alexander Renwick (renwick@owlnet.rice.edu)
Thu, Jan 26 1995 14:26:47 GMT

>> If so, how much deviation from perfection (no disobedience) is >permitted
>> before salvation is either not obtained or lost?
>
>Salvation is not an "either/or" situation with Baha'is. The closer we obey
>and attempt (notice the word "attempt") to follow all of the Baha'i laws the
>more we will grow in spirituality.

This why I am uncomfortable with the word "salvation". "Salvation", expecially
in this place where thinking is so influenced by Christianity, does strongly
suggest an "'either/or' situation". I have long thought that the Bahai faith
sees this life as an opportunity for spiritual growth, not a test to be passed
or failed.

How do others feel about use of the word "salvation" in discussions of the
Faith?

Alex
renwick@owlnet.rice.edu