How fast is bahai Growing?

[9Harmony]

Originally Posted by Postmaster

I read somewhere that Bahaullah didn't want his miracles to be documented. As such a strong Christian and coming from a highly strict Christian upbringing you can see why it took me some convincing.

Hi Postmaster,

Yes, you are correct. Baha'u'llah tells us that miracles are only proof for those who see them, and even then they can begin to doubt their own eyes over time, so we should not put too much creedence in them. The real proof of the prophets/manifestations mission is their teachings, their life and their character. This is the real miracle. That's not to say they don't perform miracles, just that those that witness them should not expect others to accept them as well. But the miracle of their lives is available for all to see.

Originally Posted by Postmaster

At first I was suspicious about it all and I was one of these people that would look down on people who converted religions if they were born into them, but with this it's an acception I'm not moving back, I'm moving forward. The people that are drawn into the Baha'i faith have both heart and self control.

Isn't that what's it's all about. Independent investigation of truth. And the continual process of moving forward in our own personal spiritual development. As for people drawn to the Faith, i agree we all have heart, but i would dare say, some have more self control than others, lol!, after all, we are all only human, and all struggle with personal entanglements in the world, but we are all striving. We are all still work's in progress. just like everyone else.

Originally Posted by Postmaster

If everyone practised the Baha'i faith we would be living in a greatly harmonious world. If anything it has bought me closer to Christianity infact it's bought me closer to all world religions and that's the difference with this beautiful faith. I will never be able to look at a rose in the same way again.

I agree, & I personally have a much deeper love and respect for Christ since becoming Baha'i.

Isn't it fascinating how something so simple as a rose has suddenly appeared in a new light before you? But nothing outwardly has changed, simply your perception. Just remain open and you will become aware of many such perceptions. Veils will burn away to reveal many such gems enshrined in seemingly ordinary things.

Enjoy the journey!

Loving Greetings, Amy

[Postmaster]

Thanks for your post Amy.

[smkolins]

In a previous post in another thread I mentioned some pictures about our process of adoption and the travels and travails we've gone through.

There is yet more to say about such things - and the Baha'i Faith figures in the story - both in miracles and a measure of our presence in the effect on society. Here's where to look for an ongoing story of Katarina's adoption.

[ISFP]

smkolins-

oh! she's a truly beautiful little kid. such a wise, attentive little face, too. congradulations!

[BruceDLimber]

Greetings, Amy, Steven, and others! :-)

Can one of you please explain to me how to grab or copy my avatar? I'd like to use it in another discussion area, but don't know how to capture it to transfer it over.

Thanks! :-)

Bruce

[arthra]

Originally Posted by BruceDLimber

Greetings, Amy, Steven, and others! :-)

Can one of you please explain to me how to grab or copy my avatar? I'd like to use it in another discussion area, but don't know how to capture it to transfer it over.

Thanks! :-)

Bruce

Hey Bruce!

Allah'u'Abha!

On my Mac i simply depress my mouse over the image and it will say "Open image in new window" I click on that and waalllaaaah!

http://www.comparative-religion.com/...vatar742_1.gif

Maybe this link will work for you!

-Art

[Ron Price]

When my mother started to go to Baha'i meetings in 1953 there were about 200 thousand believers in the world. Now we get varying estimates from about 5 to about 7 million. So...a growth rate over 50 years at 25 to 35 times the number from a base line in 1953.

Then there is the rate in the USA, in India, in Ausdtralia, in etc. etc. One has to ve careful of stats. The pessimist and the skeptic use the same numbers to paint a negative or less enthusiastic picture.

[arthra]

Ron,

Thanks for restoring this thread!

I was also thinking that not all countries where Baha'is reside would have their membership roles available especially where persecuted or outlawed..so estimates are probably necessary. Also Baha'i children are not included in most membership roles perhaps.

- Art

[smkolins]

Originally Posted by arthra

Ron,

Thanks for restoring this thread!

I was also thinking that not all countries where Baha'is reside would have their membership roles available especially where persecuted or outlawed..so estimates are probably necessary. Also Baha'i children are not included in most membership roles perhaps.

- Art

A complimentary view is tonote where the Faith is growing well and or faster... note larger populations and larger percentages... here