A historical, political, religious, and theological investigation. Questions No One in Power Wants to be Asked I could probably ask all three of these and more with one reiteration, that is: Why does the United States give blind allegiance to the country of Israel? These are not partisan questions. They are not anti‑Jewish questions. They …
This post explores the Bahá’í understanding of Amit-Abha—the Fifth Buddha prophesied in Buddhist tradition. The Baha’i understanding is that the prophesied Amit Abha (Infinite Glory) is Baha’u’llah, as He wore the red robe, and as He is the 5th Manifestation of God after Gautama (Sanskrit; Pali: Gotama), Siddhartha (Sanskrit; Pali: Siddhattha). “Amit” means “Infinite” and …
The Rapidly Evolving Alliances of Predators and Prophecy It all started with a phone call. President Trump, in a moment of raw frustration, reportedly barked at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, regarding things not going his way for his Trump Gaza plans: “Don’t be fucking stupid [Bibi]…” The quote ricocheted through diplomatic circles like a …
Preface Many are the lives of learned men that have been spent, occupied with the task of deciphering the true meaning of the Kabbalah, the Tree of Life. Most people who know of the Kabbalah categorize it as Jewish mysticism but in reality, as you will see, it is a masterpiece of prophecy and a …
A Taxi Ride That Sparked a Dialogue While on a business trip to Seattle, I had a brief but memorable discussion with a taxi driver. He was dressed in all white, including a white fez, and was playing a tape of Arabic singing. The music was beautiful—entrancing, even. When I gave him directions, he turned …
The Fourth Basic Baha’i Principle is:“Religion Must be a Source of Unity.” If it is not, its non-being were better than its being. The fourth foundation stone, the emerald, is green. Green is the color of harmony and unity. There is no color known that green will not harmonize with, as the green foliage blends …
The Twelth Basic Baha’i Principle is:“The Establishment of an International Tribunal, or Parliament of Man, with a descendant of King David as its Executive.” The twelth foundation stone, the Amethyst, is violet. It symbolizes spiritual light–reverence, healing, serenity and poise. This Tribunal of all nations must be as the ultra-violet rays for the “healing of …
The Tenth Basic Baha’i Principle is:“A Spiritual Solution to the Economic Problems of the World.” There is no cut and dried system of economics. Baha’u’llah establishes certain principles and leaves it to us to build the structure. There is a danger of the popular term “new world order” conjuring up a picture of something for …
The Ninth Basic Baha’i Principle is:“Universal Compulsory Education.” The ninth foundation stone, the Topaz, the glory of the sun, is symbolical of the light of knowledge and the glory of wisdom, which universal education will establish in the world when the golden Topaz, the light of the teachings of Baha’u’llah, is understood and lived.Abdu’l-Baha Education …
The Eighth Basic Baha’i Principle is:“Universal Peace upheld by a Spiritual World Government.” The world longs for peace. But none of its respective nations, not even America is prepared to relinquish nationalism to the extent which Baha’u’llah pointed out would be necessary in an effective world organization. Two mandatory considerations are still withheld from fulfillment …