Preface: This article, “Women on the Universal House of Justice,” was first researched and compiled by the International Baha’i Council (sIBC) under Dr. Leland Jensen’s direction in the early 1990s and was fully circulated by 1996. Copies were given to all members of the BUPC. Although this Webmaster was not a member of the sIBC, …
‘Abdu’l‑Bahá reminds us that Holy Days are times of joy, unity, and purposeful gathering. “In the sacred Laws of God, in every cycle and dispensation, there are blessed feasts, holidays and workless days. On such days all kinds of occupations, commerce, industry, agriculture etc., are not allowed. All must enjoy a good time, gather together, …
John 1:14 Examining the Relationship Between God and Jesus John’s opening verses have often been interpreted to mean that Jesus himself is the Word, and therefore God in the flesh. Yet a closer reading shows something different. John writes: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was …
Introduction: The clash between Arius of Alexandria, the brilliant defender of monotheism, and Nicholas of Myra, later sainted as “Santa Claus,” at the Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D. was more than a personal dispute—it was a turning point in Christian history. Arius, renowned for his intellect and spiritual discipline, stood against the rising tide …
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 …
Preface-2025 In 1993, Dr. Leland Jensen, the Establisher of the Baha’i Faith, asked me to write a refutation to a letter he had received, which was forwarded from a friend of the Cause who received the letter from a sans-guardian, mainstream Baha’i. This letter, which contained arguments in favor of the Hands of Shoghi Effendi, …
EDITORIAL NOTE:This post revives a long-standing tribute originally published on my earlier website, now restored from archival form. It draws extensively from Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era by J.E. Esslemont, a foundational text in Bahá’í literature. The narrative honors Bahá’u’lláh’s life and mission as Prophet and Founder of the Bahá’í Faith, offering readers a devotional …
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 …
Summary: What Is the Resurrection Parable? Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to him [Jesus], “Teacher, we wish to see a sign from you.” But he answered them, “An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign; but no sign shall be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. For …