What is the Catholic view on he Bahai Faith?
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Good Question.\n\nCatholicism does not teach "All non-Catholics are going to Hell" nor "All non-Christians are going to hell."\n\nCatholicism does teach salvation is through Jesus Christ.  The Catechism of the Catholic Church talks about Baptism as the way to become Christian.  For non-Christians it talks about Baptism of desire.  That is, someone who spends their life searching for the truth, living an upright life, but has not not found and rejected the truth, has implicitly or at least is willing to accept the truth but dies first... has been baptized by desire.  \n\nGod has come for all, to save all, and those who do not know the truth through no fault of their own can not be condemned.\n\nHowever, as for a belief that Jesus is one an equal footing with leaders of other religions, this is wrong.  Only Jesus offer forgiveness for sins.  Only Jesus can live on in us, continuing to give Himself to us, as he does in the Eucharist.  Only Jesus is God.  The others may have been holy men.  But Jesus is man and God.  \n\nAnd the God of Christianity (And Catholics are Christian) is not the God of other religions.  E.I. we can know positive things about our God e.g. He is loving, He is kind, He is merciful ... Many religions, such as Buddhism, There is an Absolute of which we can know nothing, but we are part of that and we should be absorbed into it.\n\nThe religions don't mix.  Many inherent contradictions, though Bahai folks are no doubt well intended.  \n\nGood question.  Sorry, my answer is written quickly, and could be much better with more time.\n\nPeace be with you!
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yes I agree about some catholics going to Jesus. And they are saved, "whosoever will believe in Him will have everlasting life" John 3:16 that word believe is to have trust in Jesus.
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As far as I know, Catholicism teaches that if you believe in their religion that you are suppose to believe and follow everything within the religion regardless of your personal beliefs.   They say you cannot "pick and choose" what you like because they believe you will choose what is only convenient for you.\n\n  However, I believe that the interpretation of morality is up to the individual and not a religion.  I believe that we should not underestimate people's ability to know right from wrong simply because they are not religious.  Many religious people are not spiritual anyways.  \n  Read up on the Catholic church or ask your local priest.  You may want to ask him as a general question rather than tell them that you are in the organization.  I believe I accurately stated the church's position, but it is best to double check.
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I'm not a Bible thumper, I am a Catholic, and I know more about the Bible and Christianity than these new bread born-again no it all's. I was raised up in the Catholic Church and school with mass everyday. That's a commitment to the sacraments, and I have never tried to use Religion to sway my way through life. Catholics believe this: Spirituality is God given and Religions are man made. It is also my responsibility to know the difference, not yours. So do like I do, and tell them to mind their own business.
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I am a Catholic ans we are not fundamentalists. Our view is that The Book Of Revelation is mostly allegory. Christ will come again.
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Religious Pluralism\nSeena Fazel\nPhilosophically, religious pluralism is the theory that the great world religions constitute varying conceptions of, and responses to, the one ultimate, mysterious divine reality. We can approach this theory by comparing it to its two main rivals, exclusivism and inclusivism. \n\n\nAlthough we may find instances in Baha'i scripture capable of exclusivist development, exclusivism - the view that one particular tradition alone teaches the truth and constitutes the way to salvation or liberation - is not supported by a reading of the Baha'i writings in context. A fundamental tenet of Baha'i belief is the common foundation of all the world's revealed religions: "Unequivocally and without the least reservation it proclaims all established religions to be divine in origin" (WOB, p. 58). With this perspective, the superiority of one religious tradition over another is denied: "One cannot call one World Faith superior to another, as they all come from God." (Shoghi Effendi, Letter 19.11.45)\n\n\nInclusivist theologies and religious philosophies state that one particular tradition presents the final truth while other traditions, instead of being regarded as wrong, are seen to reflect aspects of, or to constitute approaches to, that final truth. The Baha'i writings do not portray an inclusivist outlook as the Baha'i Faith does not claim to represent the final truth. As Shoghi Effendi explains, Baha'is "claim no finality for the Revelation with which they stand identified" (WOB, p. 59). Inclusivist trends do exist in the Baha'i writings in that the Revelation of Baha'u'llah marks "the last and highest stage in the stupendous evolution of man's collective life on this planet" (WOB, p. 163). Man's individual life will "continue indefinitely to progress and develop" but his planetary life has reached "the furthermost limits in the organization of human society" (ibid). This should be attributed not to "any inherent superiority" (WOB, p. 166) or "superior merit" (WOB, p. 60) of the Baha'i Faith but rather to the fact that the present age is one which is "infinitely more advanced, more receptive, and more insistent to receive an ampler measure of Divine Guidance than has hitherto been vouchsafed to mankind" (ibid). It is the present age, not the religion of the age, that is superior.\n\n\nExplicit pluralism accepts the more radical position implied by inclusivism: the view that the great world faiths embody different perceptions and conceptions of, and correspondingly different responses to, the Real of the Ultimate, and that within each salvation is occuring. Thus Baha'u'llah writes: "There can be no doubt whatever that the peoples of the world, of whatever race or religion, derive their inspiration from one heavenly Source, and are the subjects of one God." (Gleanings, p. 217)\n\n\nNevertheless there are Baha'i writings which seemingly do not support pluralist thinking, by implying that the different religions will cease to exist in the future as all believers become Baha'is. In the tablet to Queen Victoria, Baha'u'llah declares: "That which the Lord has ordained as the sovereign remedy and mightiest instrument for the healing of all the world is the union of all its peoples in one universal Cause, one common Faith". (WOB, p. 163) Baha'u'llah is reported to have said to Edward Granville Browne that there would come a time when "all nations should become one in faith" and when "diversity of religion should cease" (qtd in Esslemont, p. 117-8). A tablet of TAbdu'l-Baha written in 1906 contains the following passage: "The fourth candle [of unity] is unity in religions (vahdat-i-din) which is the corner-stone of the foundation itself, and which, by the power of God, will be revealed in all its
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I completely agree.  The Quran is God's word revealed to Muhammad (PBUH).  Only one version exists.  You can get it in any language, and it they all say the same thing.  The Bible, however, has been changed over time.  Catholics and Protestants believe in different things.  They believe in a different version of the Bible.  The original Bible was also God's word and sent with a Messenger.  The original Bible was not corrupt.  Assalam Alaikum!
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I was born and raised Christian. After studying the Bahai Faith while in high  school, I became a Bahai.  Because Baha' u'llah often quotes from the Quran, I studied Islam. My fascination with religion led me to take two college courses on world religions, so I have studied some forms of paganism, Hinduism, Sikhism,  Judaism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism and Taoism.   My participation in forums such as this one -- and the violent attacks on Islam - have  led to more study of the Quran. And when the Jehovah's Witnesses dropped by, I studied  with them for awhile until they give up on me and stopped dropping by.  Since I have lived in Ohio, I became interested in the Amish religion and studied that for awhile. Online discussions and the behavior of some of its followers drove me to read up on Scientology. Basically, I find the variety of beliefs fascinating and love reading about them. I find that understanding religion makes it easier to understand people. More understanding, IMHO, would lead to fewer wars.
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Indeed it's the Bahaí faith. It's the youngest religion of the world! \n\nFounded a century and a half ago, the Bahá’í Faith is today among the fastest-growing of the world’s religions. With more than five million followers, who reside in virtually every nation on earth, it is the second-most widespread faith, surpassing every religion but Christianity in its geographic reach. Bahá’ís reside in more than 100,000 localities around the world, an expansion that reflects their dedication to the ideal of world citizenship.
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I'm not sure of any "Official" Taoist view of the Catholic Church, but as a Catholic turned agnostic turned Tao Te Ching reader turned Catholic, I can tell you that some principles are in line (humility for example) for both.  There is a book called the Tao of Jesus that compares scripture to the Tao Te Ching.  A friend gave me the book about 10 years ago.  I don't know if it is still in print.
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I believe he is Catholic.
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A summary of Catholic beliefs is contained in the Nicene Creed (from the year 325): \n\nWe believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen. \n\nWe believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in being with the Father. Through Him all things were made. For us and our salvation He came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit, He was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered, died, and was buried. On the third day He rose again in fulfillment of the scriptures: He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. \n\nWe believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son, He is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.\n\nFor a complete description of what Catholics believe, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/index.htm\n\nWith love in Christ.
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Catholics believe that the bible teaches truth about God but is not necessarily historically accurate.
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I do believe that the prayer below sums up what a Catholic believes.....I was raised Catholic and attended Catholic school from 1st grade to 12th grade.\n\nWe believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen. We believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, only begotten son of the Father.  (God of God) light of light, true God of true God. Begotten not made, one in being with the father, through Him all things were made. Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven. And was incarnate of the Holy Ghost and of the Virgin Mary and was made man; was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate, suffered and was buried; and the third day rose again according to the Scriptures. And ascended into heaven, sits at the right hand of the Father, and shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead, of whose Kingdom there shall be no end. And (I believe) in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of life, who proceeds from the Father, with the Father and Son he is glorified, He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. the communion of saints and the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen." \nBelow are a couple of links that might help.  By the way, that prayer is said in our Mass after the Gospel.  It is called the Nicene creed.  Also known as the profession of faith.
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I believe in God by reason and revelation. Reason: this world is so perfectly balanced it could not be an accident. Can you look at a beautiful sculpture and say it happened by accident? No, someone created it! Revelation: the Bible!\nAnd yes I attend Mass at a Catholic church often. I would definitely call myself Christian.
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Bahai ?\n\nCordially,\nJohn\nhttp://www.GodSci.org\n[God and Science]
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Yes, I read it and found it very interesting.  The reader should keep in mind, though, that the author does not claim to be anything but human, that is, he does not claim to be God made manifest in a human form like Moses, Jesus Christ, Mohammed, The Bab, and Baha'u'llah.  Therefore, his interpretation of what God is revealing to him is subject to error.  Only the Manifestations of God are perfect and flawless.  Even the highest saint is still human and subject to error.\n\nwww.bahai.org