Re: [Q] Bahai way of Salvation?

Stephen Sottong (stephen.sottong@library.gatech.edu)
Fri, Jan 27 1995 02:02:52 GMT

> 65
> "Question.--It is said in the Kitab-i-Aqdas "...whoso is
> deprived thereof, hath gone astray, though he be the
> author of every righteous deed." What is the meaning of
> this verse?
>
> "Answer.--This blessed verse means that the foundation
> of success and salvation is the knowledge of God, and that
> the results of the knowledge of God are the good actions
> which are the fruits of faith.

I'm having some difficulty following this. What do Baha'is
believe about those who have no opportunity to hear the word
of God? If a pagan is a good pagan does he merit salvation
and what is the opposite of salvation (e.g. for Christians
it's hell). And what about an atheist who is a "good" atheist
at least in terms of his works?

Thanks
Steve