Come in Peace! (hell, faith, God, religions, Baha'i)

[oneness]

Greetings and salutations to all!


I have been reading some of the comments on this site for a while, and now decided to join it since I find discussion an important element of tolerance and understanding.

I chose this handle not because I pretend to be its essence or even fully grasp its meaning. Some may already know that one of the important teachings of the Baha'i Faith is lack of clergy and interpretation of its writings for others, rather that individuals are encouraged to do so for themselves.

I wonder sometimes that if we were to define the Baha'i Faith in one word, what it would be. While many potent words such as: love, unity, harmony, peace, equality, justice, fellowship ... come to mind, fascinating and intriguing to me has always been ONENESS. Baha'i Faith teaches three onenesses: of God, mankind, and religion, hence the famous children's song:

"God is one, man is one, and all the religions are one
Land and sea, hills and valleys, under the beautiful sun
God is one, man is one, and all the religions agree
When everyone learns the three onenesses, we'll have world unity (2)"

So with that in mind, may we always be ‘at one’ with ourselves, and some day acknowledge the ‘oneness of humankind’ as a race.

Peace,

[michel]

Originally Posted by oneness

Greetings and salutations to all!


I have been reading some of the comments on this site for a while, and now decided to join it since I find discussion an important element of tolerance and understanding.

I chose this handle not because I pretend to be its essence or even fully grasp its meaning. Some may already know that one of the important teachings of the Baha'i Faith is lack of clergy and interpretation of its writings for others, rather that individuals are encouraged to do so for themselves.

I wonder sometimes that if we were to define the Baha'i Faith in one word, what it would be. While many potent words such as: love, unity, harmony, peace, equality, justice, fellowship ... come to mind, fascinating and intriguing to me has always been ONENESS. Baha'i Faith teaches three onenesses: of God, mankind, and religion, hence the famous children's song:

"God is one, man is one, and all the religions are one
Land and sea, hills and valleys, under the beautiful sun
God is one, man is one, and all the religions agree
When everyone learns the three onenesses, we'll have world unity (2)"

So with that in mind, may we always be ‘at one’ with ourselves, and some day acknowledge the ‘oneness of humankind’ as a race.

Peace,

Hi Oneness,

Welcome to Religious Forums,

What a wonderful opening post!

So with that in mind, may we always be ‘at one’ with ourselves, and some day acknowledge the ‘oneness of humankind’ as a race.

That is a wonderful goal, and, I think, the one that God has in mind for us.

I hope you enjoy your stay with us.

[mrscardero]

Please to meet you. Glad you could join us. Hope you enjoy your stay here. You will come across a lot of nice people.

[dawny0826]

Hi and welcome. Look forward to your posts.

[angellous_evangellous]

"We come in peace"

"Shoot to kill"

[Feathers in Hair]

Hello and welcome! Thanks for the lovely introduction!

(We should have a 'newer user' guide back up within a week or so, so please remind me if I haven't linked to it yet for you, by then!)

Namaste!

[QTpi]

Hi, oneness. Welcome to Religious Forums. We're happy to have you with us and hope you enjoy your stay!

[Pussyfoot Mouse]

Hi There, Welcome to RF!

[Victor]

Welcome to the forum.

[oneness]

Thank you to all for your kind words. In a world which is sinking ever deeper into the abyss of materialism and individualism, it is comforting to hear and engage in spiritual discussions and be reminded of our interdependence and oneness.

God Bless,