Re: What do Bahai think about Mirza Ghulam

aaron corkill-bomgaars (acorkill@d.umn.edu)
Sat, Apr 8 1995 15:06:14 GMT

Virk Audil (3av2@qlink.queensu.ca) wrote:
: w.scott23@genie.geis.com wrote:
: :
: : I think it says a lot. It seems He knew in advance that some would show
: : some pretty convincing signs, but that didn't mean they were the
: : truth. He was just warning us about it. Seems He was right. :)

: Either that, or he wanted to fool his followers because he knew others
: could show greater signs then him. But no one can show greater signs
: than God.
: I do not mean to offend anyone, but I as a non-Bahai, doing research on
: the Bahai faith, must keep this view open. I mean no disrespect to
: Baha'u'llah, and I am sure no Bahai believes he wished to fool anybody.
: But, try to understand my point of view.

I do understand your point. The teachings of any religion should first
be strongly tested. I think that it is commendable that you question our
beliefs as well as your own(you probably wouldn't be here if you
didn't). Baha'u'llah may well have been lying. To consider that point
objectively you must look at what he had to gain by doing so. Truly it
would have been better for him and his family if he had never stepped
forward to proclaim himself a messenger. Yet he did, and it got him
forty some years in exile and prison. He lost his land, his money, and
the prestiege that came with being a member of the royal court(he was
offered his father's job I believe). He, in effect gave up a life of
wealth and easy living for one of hardship and trial. It is possible
that he was lying, but who is to say?

: : You are free to decide for yourself what God should or should not
: : say. But for me, since I believe submitting to Baha'u'llah is submitting
: : to the Will of God, I have to go with what He said, whether I agree or
: : not. (I do agree, but I'm just trying to make a point.)

: I truly agree, if you believe Baha'u'llah to be true, then by all means
: keep following the Bahai faith.

: Though, it might not be apparent from my regular posts. I have great
: respect for Bahais. In this day, many pay no attention to their
: religion. It is better to follow a religion, than no religion at all.
: I believe a religion should give you firm belief in God, the one that
: does this the best, is the true religion of the day.
: Allah knows your sincerity and your heart the best.
: Those who believe in their Lord and do good deeds shall have their reward.
: This is what I believe.

: Thanks
: Audil Virk (my opinions only)

Thank you Audil. I hope that you do find that religion that is best for
you. I continue to test the Faith daily. It hasn't failed me yet.
Though I have disagreed with many of your points in the past they were
allways challengeing. I think that the best anyone can do is follow
their heart, do their best to follow God(however they choose to do so),
and continue on their way through life.

God be with you.

Aaron