The Third Basic Baha’i Principle is:“The Foundation of all Religions is One.” Each Revelator has given the same “New Heaven and Earth,” but man has polluted and misrepresented these Divine Laws. In reality they are all one. The third foundation stone, the chalcedony, is pure white, of which ‘Abdu’l-Baha said: “While white is apparent, yet …
The Second Basic Baha’i Principle is:“The Independent Investigation of the Truth.” All must be free to seek out truth in their own way. The second foundation stone, the sapphire, is a clear blue, “true blue,” and the color of faith, inspiration, loyalty and truth. Man must be free to soar in this “Dome of heavens …
The First Basic Baha’i Principle is:“The Oneness of the World of Humanity.” “Hands may be black, white, yellow or brown, but the hue of the heart is one.” The first foundation stone is the Jasper; it is clear red, like the hue of the heart. In ancient times it was called the bloodstone.– Abdu’l-Baha Any …
The wonderful essence of Baha’u’llah’s Revelation is the oneness of mankind. This Revelation is summed up in 12 basic principles, each represented by a stone in the book of Revelation. “The foundation of the city wall was ornate with precious stones of every sort: the first course of stones was jasper, the second sapphire, the …
Preface to 2025 Article Resurrection This is an updated republication of the original writing, authored in 1992 by Dr. Leland Jensen. The document was proofread and edited by Jo York, a member of Dr. Jensen’s second International Baháʼí Council, and was first published online in 1996, at bahaifaith.net, by Robert Wright at the request of …
Introduction to the Aghsan Guardianship This article affirms the legal and spiritual adoption of Charles Mason Remey by ‘Abdu’l-Baha, establishing his rightful position as an Aghsan—meaning “Branch”—in the Davidic lineage. Through documented statements, sacred tokens, and covenantal succession, the Guardianship of the Baha’i Faith is traced with precision and reverence. ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s Public and Private Affirmations …
I have written this article to introduce you to, and explain the key figures—the “who’s who”—of the Bahá’í Faith. I’ll focus exclusively on the principal individuals and those within the line of succession. While the list could be much longer, for the sake of clarity and respect for your time, I’m sharing only the most …
In 1990, I had the pleasure of hearing Dr. Jensen explain the meaning of the parable of the Resurrection. Central to understanding it in fullness was his explanation of the “whitewashed tombs filled with dead men’s bones.” I’ve decided to resurrect this critical teaching of Dr. Jensen’s for your edification and for posterity. DEAD MEN’S …
Statement from the Third Aghsan Guardian of the Baha’i Cause Dr. Jensen made it absolutely clear that there were only two criteria for a person to legitimately be an Aghsan successor: • Must be an Aghsan, either biologically or through adoption • Must be appointed by the previous Guardian What follows is a very brief …