Bridging Beliefs

A discussion with Rob Cacchioni and Shahrooz Shadbakht on the subject of the Divine Assayer found in the Baha'i Writings. The Divine Assayer is an allegory used to describe how God tests mankind when He makes Himself manifest to his creation. Podcast (apple): https://goo.gl/CM4TmV Podcast (android): https://goo.gl/ovLmps Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BridgingBeliefs9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgingbeliefs9/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BridgingBeliefs The Official Bahá'í site: http://www.bahai.org/Support the show

Part 2 of this deepening on Evolution. What does the Baha'i Faith teach about  evolution and the nature of man? We examine the Baha'i Texts on the matter which will hopefully dispel some myths and re-frame the perspective on science and what it means to be "human". Sections:0:23 Introduction5:16 Problems Remain8:44 Missing Link16:19 The Embryos, the Matrix, and Man39:06 A Summary of Definitions47:41 ConclusionDownload MP3 and PDF here: https://bit.ly/3kmaYA9Podcast (apple): https://goo.gl/CM4TmV Podcast (android): https://goo.gl/ovLmps Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BridgingBeliefs9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgingbeliefs9/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BridgingBeliefs The Official Bahá'í site: http://www.bahai.org/Ambient music by: https://tinyurl.com/yxpwwu6cLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaifaith #bahaullah #abdulbaha #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaithSupport the channel (https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs)Support the show

What does the Baha'i Faith teach about the science of evolution? We examine the Baha'i Texts on the matter which will hopefully dispel some myths and re-frame the perspective on science and what it means to be "human". Sections:1:35 Introduction11:13 An Ironic Foreshadow13:10 Man was in the Animal Kingdom25:50 Function, not Form43:12 What is ‘Man’?51:27 ‘Abdu'l-Bahá’s Admonishment57:42 Stages from ‘man’ to ‘Man’1:03:24 Man is an Emergent Property1:23:20 Billion Years from Now - Obvious Emergence1:32:00 Reduction and Physicalism - Multiple Means of RealizationDownload MP3 and PDF here: https://bit.ly/3kmaYA9Podcast (apple): https://goo.gl/CM4TmV Podcast (android): https://goo.gl/ovLmps Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BridgingBeliefs9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgingbeliefs9/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BridgingBeliefs The Official Bahá'í site: http://www.bahai.org/Ambient music by: https://tinyurl.com/yxpwwu6cLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaifaith #bahaullah #abdulbaha #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaithSupport the channel (https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs)Support the show

Exploring a curious Qur'anic quote, we uncover how Islam addresses exclusivity in Judaism and Christianity through an argument first posited by the Apostle Paul. This same argument then speaks to the Islamic community and solves an Islamic objection to the Baha'i Faith: "You shall have no religion except Islam."Sections:2:20 Introduction9:12 Who or What is a Muslim?16:43 Old Wine, New Wineskins, and the Divine Assayer52:00 The Faith of Saintly Abraham58:42 Abraham and Paul: The Epistle to the Romans1:11:48 Abraham and Paul: The Epistle to the Galatians1:22:01 Abraham and Paul: The Epistle to the Hebrews1:34:44 A Problematic Jewish Response - And General Salvation1:38:18 The Faith of Saintly Abraham: The Qur'an2:02:13 ConclusionDownload MP3 and PDF here: https://bit.ly/2QGI95iPodcast (apple): https://goo.gl/CM4TmV Podcast (android): https://goo.gl/ovLmps Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BridgingBeliefs9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgingbeliefs9/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BridgingBeliefs The Official Bahá'í site: http://www.bahai.org/Ambient music by: https://tinyurl.com/yxpwwu6cLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaifaith #bahaullah #abdulbaha #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaithSupport the show

Part 4 and final episode of a multi-series presentation on this subject. Time stamps below 👇 Spiritual Cosmology examines the structure of reality, it's different stations and realms of Being: God, Manifestations, Prophets, etc.We explore its importance, how it furthers world unity, and lays out a basic Baha'i model.Sections: 1. 3:31 The Primal Will - The Central Orb2. 13:04 Repudiation of Divinity3. 18:45 The Function of the Manifestation4. 28:39 Pre-existence - The Manifestations5. 34:09 The Voices of the Manifestations6. 50:17 Jabarút7. 1:14:47 ConclusionDownload MP3 and PDF here: https://bit.ly/39i0SYBBaha’i Cosmology Wiki: https://bit.ly/2UGNEPxPodcast (apple): https://goo.gl/CM4TmV Podcast (android): https://goo.gl/ovLmps Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BridgingBeliefs9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgingbeliefs9/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BridgingBeliefs The Official Bahá'í site: http://www.bahai.org/Ambient music by: https://tinyurl.com/yxpwwu6cLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaifaith #bahaullah #abdulbaha #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaithSupport the show

Part 3 of a multi-series presentation on this subject. Time stamps below 👇 Spiritual Cosmology examines the structure of reality, it's different stations and realms of Being: God, Angels, Manifestations, Prophets, etc.We explore its importance, how it furthers world unity, and lays out a basic Baha'i model.Sections: 1. 3:07 Multiple Instantiation and Láhút2. 37:18 SummaryDownload MP3 and PDF here: https://bit.ly/39i0SYBBaha’i Cosmology Wiki: https://bit.ly/2UGNEPxPodcast (apple): https://goo.gl/CM4TmV Podcast (android): https://goo.gl/ovLmps Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BridgingBeliefs9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgingbeliefs9/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BridgingBeliefs The Official Bahá'í site: http://www.bahai.org/Ambient music by: https://tinyurl.com/yxpwwu6cLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaifaith #bahaullah #abdulbaha #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaithSupport the show

Part 2 of a multi-series presentation on this subject. Time stamps below 👇 Spiritual Cosmology examines the structure of reality, it's different stations and realms of Being: God, Angels, Manifestations, Prophets, etc.We explore its importance, how it furthers world unity, and lays out a basic Baha'i model.Sections: 1. 0:15 Review of Part 1 2. 6:50 Háhút - The Unknowable Essence 3. 29:10 Meta-Reality4. 54:14 Final ThoughtsDownload MP3 and PDF here: https://bit.ly/39i0SYBBaha’i Cosmology Wiki: https://bit.ly/2UGNEPxPodcast (apple): https://goo.gl/CM4TmV Podcast (android): https://goo.gl/ovLmps Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BridgingBeliefs9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgingbeliefs9/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BridgingBeliefs The Official Bahá'í site: http://www.bahai.org/Ambient music by: https://tinyurl.com/yxpwwu6cLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaifaith #bahaullah #abdulbaha #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaithSupport the show

Part 1 of a multi-series presentation on this subject. Time stamps below 👇 Spiritual Cosmology examines the structure of reality, it's different stations and realms of Being: God, Angels, Manifestations, Prophets, etcWe explore its importance, how it furthers world unity, and lays out a basic Baha'i model.Sections: 1. 0:31 Introduction 2. 2:01 Unity of Religion Problems 3. 3:41 Shallow Unity4. 6:26 Heliocentric vs Geocentric5. 10:52 Inherent - Not Ad Hoc6. 13:09 Different Models7. 14:59 5 Realms Model8. 21:24 Conclusion Download MP3 and PDF here: https://bit.ly/39i0SYBBaha’i Cosmology Wiki: https://bit.ly/2UGNEPxYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music by: Relaxing Piano Music https://tinyurl.com/yxpwwu6cLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #investigation #search #truthSupport the show

Why does God need to be praised all the time? The secular mind may, understandably, find this odd, even narcissistic. We examine how the Baha'i Scriptures deal with this query.Sections:1. 1:39 Peculiar Practice of Prayer2. 2:29 Work, Service, and Arts are Worship3. 3:36 The Mysticism of Prayer4. 4:56 Doesn’t God Know What You Want?5. 9:05 Even if it Lead to Fire6. 12:37 Building Your Best Self7. 19:48 Look to the Ocean of Attributes8. 32:57 Highest Thoughts and Deepest Prayers9. 38:14 Finding Our True Self10. 46:10 Image of God11. 49:53 Expressing Love12. 55:13 ConclusionDownload MP3 and PDF here: https://tinyurl.com/wt9tvgsYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: https://youtu.be/psEV5JJ2_JA by Soul CandleLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/No content on this channel are monetized nor are for commercial purposes.#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #investigation #search #truth #pray #prayerSupport the show

Part 4 of a multi-series presentation on this subject. Time stamps below 👇 I examine the concept of "the Seal of the Prophets" an understandable and widespread Muslim objection that no Messenger of God can come after the Prophet Muhammad. Here we also examine evidence in the Qur'an that points to the need for investigation of the Day of Judgement. The Qur'an enjoins investigating "Tidings" of God's Revelation - even from a wicked (or profligate) man. We look at 2 possible exceptions to this interpretation and explore implications of our study series. Sections: 1. 1:58 Introduction 2. 5:11 On Intensity 3. 6:03 The Divine Assayer 4. 6:58 News from Sheba 5. 22:06 News of You 6. 29:00 Remembering the "Wicked Man" 7. 30:00 Conclusion Download MP3 and PDF here: https://tinyurl.com/yykalgqj YouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music by: Relaxing Piano Music https://tinyurl.com/yxpwwu6cLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #investigation #search #truthSupport the show

Part 3 of a multi-series presentation on this subject. I examine the concept of "the Seal of the Prophets" an understandable and widespread Muslim objection that no Messenger of God can come after the Prophet Muhammad. We examine Qur'anic passages and the Baha'i Scriptures related to this paramount theme.Sections:1. 0:35 Review2. 4:17 "A Wicked Man Comes with News"3. 12:05 The Word Study - Naba'4. 28:29 Unseen Truths5. 32:05 The Great News6. 48:10 SummaryDownload MP3 and PDF here: https://tinyurl.com/yykalgqjYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music by: Relaxing Piano Music https://tinyurl.com/yxpwwu6cLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #investigation #search #truthSupport the show

Part 2 of a multi-series presentation on this subject. I examine the concept of "the Seal of the Prophets" an understandable and widespread Muslim objection that no Messenger of God can come after the Prophet Muhammad. We examine Qur'anic passages and the Baha'i Scriptures related to this paramount theme.Sections:1. 0:44 The Surah of Hud Sufficeth2. 5:06 The Surah of Hud 3. 18:29 The Story of Noah, Ad, and Thamud 4.  24:12 The Drumbeat and the Irrelevant Lesson 5. 49:52 You Shall See No Change in His Ways6. 56:02 Not the Seal of the MessengersDownload MP3 and PDF here: https://tinyurl.com/yykalgqjYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music by: Relaxing Piano Music https://tinyurl.com/yxpwwu6cLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #investigation #search #truthSupport the show

Part 1 of a multi-series presentation on this subject. I examine the concept of "the Seal of the Prophets" an understandable and widespread Muslim objection that no Messenger of God can come after the Prophet Muhammad. We examine Qur'anic passages and the Baha'i Scriptures related to this paramount theme.Sections:1. 1:18 The Problem2. 1:53 Agreement on “Seal”3. 6:04 Qur’an, Hadith, and Tradition4. 9:39 The Beloved’s Appeal5. 13:30 Root Words and Word Families6. 19:25 The Seal of Prophets - the Text7. 21:07 God Seals Hearts and Hearing8. 39:24 Khatam and the Drumbeat of the Qur’an9. 1:17:27 SummaryDownload MP3 and PDF here: https://tinyurl.com/yykalgqjYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: “Celtic Music | Ancient Forest | Celtic Lute & Guitar Music” by Soul CandleLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #scienceandreligion #religion #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #investigation #search #truthSupport the show

Regardless of our beliefs - Baha'i, Atheist, Christian, Secular, Buddhist, or Jewish - we must strive to pass through the stages of knowledge, understanding, and to find the beauty others see in their beliefs. Only then can we truly grasp why people adhere to theses beliefs and understand human psychology. This is independent of whether the belief is true or not. To be genuine global citizens, walking the stages of this path - knowledge, understanding, and beauty - is essential.Sections:1. 1:14 Stage One: Knowledge2. 9:02 Stage Two: Understanding3. 13:42 Stage Three: BeautyDownload MP3 and PDF here: https://bit.ly/2DKgXshYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: “Celtic Music | Ancient Forest | Celtic Lute & Guitar Music” by Soul CandleLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #bab #scienceandreligion #religion #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #war #division #conflict #investigation #search #truthSupport the show

Passionate believers seek to spread their beliefs, often antagonizing those who don’t agree. They “push their beliefs” on others. Do only religious or political people do so? How is sharing one’s belief system (proclamation) congruent with social progress and being a genuine person? What is proselytizing? How is this related to truth claims? Can this be used as a brushoff tactic to simply avoid investigation?Sections:1:22 Teaching vs Proselytizing9:53 Understand Intention13:31 Why I Share - The 'Technology'25:14 Constant Flow of Ideas - Pushing & Pushing Back34:50 Elevated Discourse & Concept of 'Conversion'Download MP3 and PDF hereYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: “Celtic Music | Ancient Forest | Celtic Lute & Guitar Music” by Soul CandleLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #bab #scienceandreligion #religion #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #war #religiouswar #division #conflict #disunity #arguments #investigation #unbiased #search #truthSupport the show

Are religious people conformists, sheep following the herd, upholding the status quo? Do only religious people do this? Further, did people in power create religion to control the masses? Does history uphold either of these claim?Sections:0:25 Anyone Can be Sheep1:30 It Doesn't Imply it's True or False2:13 Ethics and Societal Norms4:33 'Religion: Created by Those in Power'9:12 ConclusionDownload MP3 and PDF hereYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: “Celtic Music | Ancient Forest | Celtic Lute & Guitar Music” by Soul CandleLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #bab #scienceandreligion #religion #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #war #religiouswar #division #conflict #disunity #arguments #investigation #unbiased #search #truthSupport the show

Some people offer 'psychological needs' for why others accept religion. This leads them to ignore religion's truth-claims, and takes the place of rational investigation. In such cases they can as brush-off tactics. However, the psychoanalysis of unbelief can ignore secular arguments against religion. I propose that psychoanalysis of thought is not fruitful and stunts critical investigation and therefore should be dropped.Sections:2:10 Ineffectiveness of Psychoanalysis of Belief10:26 "Meaning and Purpose"18:58 "Desire for Community"27:59 "Desire for Justice"34:41 "Fear of Death"44:48 ConclusionDownload MP3 and PDF hereYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: “Celtic Music | Ancient Forest | Celtic Lute & Guitar Music” by Soul CandleLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #bab #scienceandreligion #religion #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #war #religiouswar #division #conflict #disunity #arguments #investigation #unbiased #search #truthSupport the show

Do we have a duty to investigate? And when trying to understand others' perspectives and beliefs should we find the most rational representation of it or point at the silliest easiest versions? These questions will be explored in this video.Sections:2:49 Duty of Inquiry and Sincerity13:33 Interpretation of TextsDownload MP3 and PDF hereYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: “Celtic Music | Ancient Forest | Celtic Lute & Guitar Music” by Soul CandleLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #bab #scienceandreligion #religion #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #war #religiouswar #division #conflict #disunity #arguments #investigation #unbiased #search #truthSupport the show

According to many Muslims (not all), their understanding of the Qur'an 4:157 is that it denies Jesus' crucifixion, however the Bible not only believes in it but emphasizes it as central! How can these two Holy Books be reconciled?Sections:1. 1:08 Text in Question2. 7:44 The Bahá'í Interpretation3. 11:08 The Same Fruit - Consistent with Self - A Harmonious Whole4. 24:13 "Christ's Life isn't Central in the Qur'an"Addendum:5. 30:08 The Arabic - Similarities6. 34:28 The Arabic - Types and Tokens7. 46:02 The Bahá'í Concept of "The Manifestation of God"Download MP3 and PDF hereYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: “Celtic Music | Ancient Forest | Celtic Lute & Guitar Music” by Soul CandleLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #bab #scienceandreligion #religion #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #war #religiouswar #division #conflict #disunity #arguments #investigation #unbiased #search #truthSupport the show

There are multiple aspects to this concern. One is that “inherently by being religious you’re X religion and therefore not Y religion, placing people into categories or camps of Us and Them, which makes religion essentially divisive.” So to be secular is seen as being neutral. We'll examine the Bahá'í Writings and see what they say on this issue as we try to resolve this understandable apprehension.Sections: 2:16 Empathy and Agreement  17:11 The 6 O'clock News and Masks of Madness 20:43 False Neutrality - "I'm Out of the Frying Pan!" 29:44 The Problem of No Options 42:50 What Won't Work 44:17 The Equation! 59:25 Nuclear Energy 1:09:41 Magic Pill 1:12:25 The Root: Prejudice 1:23:00 Come On - That's Never Going to Happen 1:32:54 The Body-Count of ApathyDownload MP3 and PDF hereYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: “Celtic Music | Ancient Forest | Celtic Lute & Guitar Music” by Soul CandleLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #bab #scienceandreligion #religion #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #war #religiouswar #division #conflict #disunity #arguments #investigation #unbiased #search #truthSupport the show