All the difficulties of our time have continued to multiply because men and women do not pray in their hearts and take time to read the Word's of God from the Gospels, the Qur'an and the Baha'i writings. There is no other way to know our purpose, to know our souls, to know our deep connection to the unknowable. Meditation and reflection, hear the voice in the Words of God calling. "For the break of the morn of divine guidance must needs follow the darkness of the night of error."
Qur'an 3:164
"Indeed, God bestowed a favour upon the believers
when he raised up in their midst an apostle
from among themselves,
to convey His messages unto them,
and to cause them to grow in purity,
and to impart unto them the divine writ
as well as wisdom -
whereas before that they were indeed,
most obviously, lost in error."
Short Obligatory Prayer (Baha'i)
"I bear witness, O my God,
that Thou hast created me
to know Thee and to worship Thee.
I testify, at this moment,
to my powerlessness and to Thy might,
to my poverty and to Thy wealth.
There is none other God but Thee,
the Help in Peril, the Self-Subsisting."
What "oppression" is more grievous than
that a soul seeking the truth,
and wishing to attain unto the knowledge of God,
should know not where to go for it
and from whom to seek it?
For opinions have sorely differed,
and the ways unto the attainment of God have multiplied.
This "oppression" is the essential feature
of every Revelation.
Unless it cometh to pass,
the Sun of Truth will not be made manifest.
For the break of the morn of divine guidance
must needs follow the darkness of the night of error.
For this reason, in all chronicles and traditions
reference hath been made unto these things,
namely that iniquity shall cover the surface
of the earth and darkness shall envelop mankind.
(Baha'i writings)
A.G.W
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
A Thick Layer of Dust
I watched part of a program on PBS last night about a Jewish synagogue (A synagogue, "assembly", "house of assembly", "house of prayer" is a Jewish house of prayer.) The overall impression was that the prayer house was surrounded by thousands of ghosts and mythical creatures and that this was very much a part of the European Jewish faith. I am sure that many people can think back and recall superstitions in their own family, church, mosque, house of worship.
It seems to me that the main subject of interest in my own family, at family gatherings, had to do with mysterious happenings and spooky local stories. Nothing was said about the actual words, instructions of Jesus, nor of methods of spiritual development. The evil eye seemed to always come up.
These religions of old are not what they used to be. How can anyone actually discover God or what the Messenger means. The stage is too crowded.
We all know that they will never be able to shake the decorations and believers are obsessed with the decor.
Time to build anew.
'A multitude of mysterious and supernatural beings had descended into Christianity from pagan antiquity, and were still coming into it from Germany, Scandinavia and Ireland, as trolls, elves, giants, fairies, goblins, gnomes, ogres, banshees, mysterious dragons, bloodsucking vampires; and new superstitions were always entering Europe from the East. Dead men walked the air as hosts; men who had sold themselves to the Devil roamed woods and fields as werewolves; the soul of children dead before baptism haunted the marshes as will-o'-the-wisps.' (from pg 86 The Wine of Astonishment by William Sears)
When people talk of their religions, what are they really thinking about? Is there a place we can all sync with?
This passage from the Qur'an seems to speak of the problem.
2:165 And yet there are people who choose to believe in beings that allegedly rival God, loving them as [only] God should be loved: whereas those who have attained to faith love God more than all else. If they who are bent on evildoing could but see - as see they will when they are made to suffer [on Resurrection Day] - that all might belongs to God alone, and that God is severe in [meting out] punishment!
2:166 [On that Day] it will come to pass that those who had been [falsely] adored shall disown their followers, and the latter shall see the suffering [that awaits them], with all their hopes cut to pieces! (2:167) And then those followers shall say: "Would that we had a second chance [in life], so that we could disown them as they have disowned us!" Thus will God show them their works [in a manner that will cause them] bitter regrets; but they will not come out of the fire.
A.G.W.
It seems to me that the main subject of interest in my own family, at family gatherings, had to do with mysterious happenings and spooky local stories. Nothing was said about the actual words, instructions of Jesus, nor of methods of spiritual development. The evil eye seemed to always come up.
These religions of old are not what they used to be. How can anyone actually discover God or what the Messenger means. The stage is too crowded.
We all know that they will never be able to shake the decorations and believers are obsessed with the decor.
Time to build anew.
'A multitude of mysterious and supernatural beings had descended into Christianity from pagan antiquity, and were still coming into it from Germany, Scandinavia and Ireland, as trolls, elves, giants, fairies, goblins, gnomes, ogres, banshees, mysterious dragons, bloodsucking vampires; and new superstitions were always entering Europe from the East. Dead men walked the air as hosts; men who had sold themselves to the Devil roamed woods and fields as werewolves; the soul of children dead before baptism haunted the marshes as will-o'-the-wisps.' (from pg 86 The Wine of Astonishment by William Sears)
When people talk of their religions, what are they really thinking about? Is there a place we can all sync with?
This passage from the Qur'an seems to speak of the problem.
2:165 And yet there are people who choose to believe in beings that allegedly rival God, loving them as [only] God should be loved: whereas those who have attained to faith love God more than all else. If they who are bent on evildoing could but see - as see they will when they are made to suffer [on Resurrection Day] - that all might belongs to God alone, and that God is severe in [meting out] punishment!
2:166 [On that Day] it will come to pass that those who had been [falsely] adored shall disown their followers, and the latter shall see the suffering [that awaits them], with all their hopes cut to pieces! (2:167) And then those followers shall say: "Would that we had a second chance [in life], so that we could disown them as they have disowned us!" Thus will God show them their works [in a manner that will cause them] bitter regrets; but they will not come out of the fire.
A.G.W.
Thursday, April 09, 2009
What is Religion?
There are many definitions. If we look at religion as practiced by more than 60% of the world's population, we can say that religion is the belief in God and the following of a Messenger of God. The messenger has (in the eyes and hearts of its believers) revealed the Word of God and made God's wishes clear to them.
Religion in our time involves a book or books which includes the Words of God and the history of its Messenger and early followers. For example the five books of Moses, the four Gospels, the 114 chapters of the Qur'an, The Book of Certitude by Baha'u'llah. If there is no book, there will be no substantial following.
The Messenger is like a mirror wiped clean of all dust. The Sun (God) is shining in some unseen space and only the Messenger can reflect perfectly the Sun's heat and light to the people. The rays of light are like the Holy Spirit. They stream into the mirror and out again to us unhindered. You could call this a trinity. The Messenger and the rays can in no way influence the Sun. Nor can we in any way disturb the Messenger from reflecting the rays.
God is One and Independent. The Messenger will reveal what we need to know for our time. We have no need to complain that God has left us without guidance.
Religion is One. It is the continuing instructions to mankind for his enlightenment from a personal God.
A.G.W.
Religion in our time involves a book or books which includes the Words of God and the history of its Messenger and early followers. For example the five books of Moses, the four Gospels, the 114 chapters of the Qur'an, The Book of Certitude by Baha'u'llah. If there is no book, there will be no substantial following.
The Messenger is like a mirror wiped clean of all dust. The Sun (God) is shining in some unseen space and only the Messenger can reflect perfectly the Sun's heat and light to the people. The rays of light are like the Holy Spirit. They stream into the mirror and out again to us unhindered. You could call this a trinity. The Messenger and the rays can in no way influence the Sun. Nor can we in any way disturb the Messenger from reflecting the rays.
God is One and Independent. The Messenger will reveal what we need to know for our time. We have no need to complain that God has left us without guidance.
Religion is One. It is the continuing instructions to mankind for his enlightenment from a personal God.
A.G.W.
Ten Lists of Top Ten Lists on God and Religion
1. Top Ten Organized Religions of the World
2. Top Ten Tenets of the Religions of God
3. Ten Top Reasons for Not Giving Up on God
4. Top Ten Things God Wants Us to Know
5. Top Ten Attitudes to Take into the Next World
6. Top Ten Reasons for Avoiding Materialism
7. Top Ten Reasons to Believe in God
8. Top Ten Reasons to Pray
9. Top Ten Methods of Prayer
10. Top Ten Books About God
A.G.W.
2. Top Ten Tenets of the Religions of God
3. Ten Top Reasons for Not Giving Up on God
4. Top Ten Things God Wants Us to Know
5. Top Ten Attitudes to Take into the Next World
6. Top Ten Reasons for Avoiding Materialism
7. Top Ten Reasons to Believe in God
8. Top Ten Reasons to Pray
9. Top Ten Methods of Prayer
10. Top Ten Books About God
A.G.W.
Top Ten Organized Religions of the World
Statistics of the world's religions are only very rough approximations. Aside from Christianity, few religions, if any, attempt to keep statistical records; and even Protestants and Catholics employ different methods of counting members.
NOTES: As of 2005. This list includes only organized religions and excludes more loosely defined groups such as Chinese or African traditional religions.
| Religion | Members | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Christianity | 2.1 billion | 33.0% |
| Islam | 1.5 billion | 21 |
| Hinduism | 900 million | 14 |
| Buddhism | 376 million | 6 |
| Sikhism | 23 million | 0.36 |
| Judaism | 14 million | 0.22 |
| Bahaism | 7 million | 0.1 |
| Confucianism | 6.3 million | 0.1 |
| Jainism | 4.2 million | 0.1 |
| Shintoism | 4 million | 0.0 |
NOTES: As of 2005. This list includes only organized religions and excludes more loosely defined groups such as Chinese or African traditional religions.
Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, www.adherents.com.
This list was found at http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0904108.html
This list was found at http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0904108.html
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Top Ten Tenets of the Religions of God
1. God is one and not divisible.
2. Mankind is God's creation and is instructed to worship Him.
3. God sends Messengers to reveal God's words and laws. At different times and places.
4. God will not leave mankind without guidance.
5. Man must take care of his fellow folk and give in charity.
6. Man must live his life honestly and with humility. Fasting is a special time to contemplate.
7. People need to be spiritually awake so they will recognize the next Messenger. That is called the Judgment Day
8. We all have souls and will live on in the afterlife. But our deeds in this world will dictate what kind of afterlife we will live in.
9. We have the ability to reflect all the attributes of God.
10. God calls us out of the earthly life. We need to take time and contemplate the spiritual nature of the words of the Messengers.
There is not god but God and Abraham is his Messenger.
There is not god but God and Moses is his Messenger.
There is not god but God and Jesus is his Messenger.
There is not god but God and Muhammad is his Messenger.
There is not god but God and The Bab is his Messenger.
There is not god but God and Baha'u'llah is his Messenger.
There is no beginning and no end.
A.G.W.
2. Mankind is God's creation and is instructed to worship Him.
3. God sends Messengers to reveal God's words and laws. At different times and places.
4. God will not leave mankind without guidance.
5. Man must take care of his fellow folk and give in charity.
6. Man must live his life honestly and with humility. Fasting is a special time to contemplate.
7. People need to be spiritually awake so they will recognize the next Messenger. That is called the Judgment Day
8. We all have souls and will live on in the afterlife. But our deeds in this world will dictate what kind of afterlife we will live in.
9. We have the ability to reflect all the attributes of God.
10. God calls us out of the earthly life. We need to take time and contemplate the spiritual nature of the words of the Messengers.
There is not god but God and Abraham is his Messenger.
There is not god but God and Moses is his Messenger.
There is not god but God and Jesus is his Messenger.
There is not god but God and Muhammad is his Messenger.
There is not god but God and The Bab is his Messenger.
There is not god but God and Baha'u'llah is his Messenger.
There is no beginning and no end.
A.G.W.
Sunday, April 05, 2009
Ten Top Reasons for Not Giving Up on God
1. Calm down and reason! Did not God's messengers suffer also without abandoning us?
2. Has not God revealed to us His wonders in this age? We have now all the tools to unify mankind and He told us how to do it. Yet we complain.
3. War is man's folly. Do you really want God to remove our free will to save us?
4. Where do you go when you dream, and who is it that is dreaming?
5. Have you really sat down and asked God to show Himself? You have to spend time listening for that answer.
6. Read the Psalms, the Gospels, the Qur'an and the Baha'i writings with an open mind. These are the words of God.
7. There are many events about to happen and they will only make sense when we see them from God's perspective.
8. There are few people enjoying this earthly life. This life is a learning opportunity to seek out answers, not a time to party.
9. This life is an opportunity to be of service to God and mankind, not a time for frivolous enjoyment.
10. Our souls have been prepared by God, to understand the spiritual in life. But most do not take it seriously.
A.G.W.
2. Has not God revealed to us His wonders in this age? We have now all the tools to unify mankind and He told us how to do it. Yet we complain.
3. War is man's folly. Do you really want God to remove our free will to save us?
4. Where do you go when you dream, and who is it that is dreaming?
5. Have you really sat down and asked God to show Himself? You have to spend time listening for that answer.
6. Read the Psalms, the Gospels, the Qur'an and the Baha'i writings with an open mind. These are the words of God.
7. There are many events about to happen and they will only make sense when we see them from God's perspective.
8. There are few people enjoying this earthly life. This life is a learning opportunity to seek out answers, not a time to party.
9. This life is an opportunity to be of service to God and mankind, not a time for frivolous enjoyment.
10. Our souls have been prepared by God, to understand the spiritual in life. But most do not take it seriously.
A.G.W.
Friday, April 03, 2009
Top Ten Things God Wants Us to Know
This is a blog and anything I say is my own personal opinion. Nothing here is to be confused with the official writings of any religion or any belief but my own personal feelings.
I feel that religion is so compartmentalized, that what one group says has no positive meaning to another group. I have tried to avoid religious terms and keep the language simple and from the heart.
1. God is Unknowable but He will show us a glimmer of His true Self if we pay attention.
2. We have been made in His image. Meaning we are capable of reflecting all his attributes.
3. We have the honor of worshiping Him and loving Him.
4. By following the first three statements He will lead us into all truth.
5. Some knowledge of God can be gained through nature but most truths are gained through the Words of the Messengers. It would be even better if we met him personally!
6. We are beings that need to be continually educated. We should live life accordingly.
7. Our physical conception is when our bodies and souls join and begin, but there is no ending.
8. New Messengers will be sent in future but will we pay attention?
9. Ignoring what the Messengers say has dire consequences to the individual and society.
10. "The world's equilibrium hath been upset through the vibrating influence of this most great, this new World Order. Mankind's ordered life hath been revolutionized through the agency of this unique, this wondrous System - the like of which mortal eyes have never witnessed."- Baha'u'llah (1817-1892)
A.G.W.
I feel that religion is so compartmentalized, that what one group says has no positive meaning to another group. I have tried to avoid religious terms and keep the language simple and from the heart.
1. God is Unknowable but He will show us a glimmer of His true Self if we pay attention.
2. We have been made in His image. Meaning we are capable of reflecting all his attributes.
3. We have the honor of worshiping Him and loving Him.
4. By following the first three statements He will lead us into all truth.
5. Some knowledge of God can be gained through nature but most truths are gained through the Words of the Messengers. It would be even better if we met him personally!
6. We are beings that need to be continually educated. We should live life accordingly.
7. Our physical conception is when our bodies and souls join and begin, but there is no ending.
8. New Messengers will be sent in future but will we pay attention?
9. Ignoring what the Messengers say has dire consequences to the individual and society.
10. "The world's equilibrium hath been upset through the vibrating influence of this most great, this new World Order. Mankind's ordered life hath been revolutionized through the agency of this unique, this wondrous System - the like of which mortal eyes have never witnessed."- Baha'u'llah (1817-1892)
A.G.W.
Top Ten Attitudes to Take into the Next World
1. Number 1, 2 and 3 should be Humility. I am nothing in the face of the Infinite. Nothing I have done deserves even a glance from God's eye.
2. Remember the ones left behind and pray for them. You now know the truth.
3. Appreciate that you have been released from the burdens of this lower world.
4. Offer your services wherever you find yourself.
5. Learn with complete concentration, everything that your instructors are teaching you.
6. Don't be sad because it is your time. God will more than compensate!
7. Take joy in the meeting again with your lost loved ones and family.
8. Do not enter God's higher kingdoms with preconceived ideas. It will block your understanding.
9. God has set up heaven as a model for what we should be doing here. So get started building the kingdom here. Entrance to heaven will go much smoother.
10. Read what the Messengers say and it will teach you that what is needed entering heaven is the same attitude as what is needed staying here.
A.G.W.
2. Remember the ones left behind and pray for them. You now know the truth.
3. Appreciate that you have been released from the burdens of this lower world.
4. Offer your services wherever you find yourself.
5. Learn with complete concentration, everything that your instructors are teaching you.
6. Don't be sad because it is your time. God will more than compensate!
7. Take joy in the meeting again with your lost loved ones and family.
8. Do not enter God's higher kingdoms with preconceived ideas. It will block your understanding.
9. God has set up heaven as a model for what we should be doing here. So get started building the kingdom here. Entrance to heaven will go much smoother.
10. Read what the Messengers say and it will teach you that what is needed entering heaven is the same attitude as what is needed staying here.
A.G.W.
Top Ten Reasons for Avoiding Materialism
Materialism: preoccupation with or emphasis on material objects, comforts, and considerations, with a disinterest in or rejection of spiritual, intellectual, or cultural values.
1. Because you stop listening to quieter voices
2. Our society is based on spiritual values and needs your contribution
3. Thousands of years of civilization, sacrifice and love will be thrown away
4. Five senses are only the beginning of perception
5. Physical comforts will only let you down, then what?
6. You only get one chance to get it right so why deny the spiritual realm?
7. Maybe God has a job for you but He needs your cooperation
8. You can still enjoy material comforts but add investigation of your inner self
9. Why chose a lifetime when you can have eternity?
10. True happiness cannot be here below. Reach out for your true self.
Top Ten Reasons to Believe in God
Who are the Messengers? Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Muhammad, Baha'u'llah are some. Only those who have provided books in our time, can be investigated properly.
1. Read the Words of the Messengers because they speak the Words of God.
2. You will find answers in your own self, if you take quiet moments to meditate and pray.
3. Prayer is a ladder to God. Use that tool, then listen with your heart for an answer.
4. Meditation done diligently, will clear the mind so your soul can rise above this contingent world
5. Apply science to religion and you can strip away those man-made decorations that hide the truth
6. This world has hidden God from you for a hundred years so you will buy more stuff. Break free!
7. The established religions hide God from you and substitute idols of there own making, love your true self!
8. Nobody can understand who God is, better than you. What are you waiting for?
9. You do not know when your time is up, so go out believing, with deeds under your belt.
10. God has a job for you building the kingdom. Are you going to refuse?
A.G.W.
1. Because you stop listening to quieter voices
2. Our society is based on spiritual values and needs your contribution
3. Thousands of years of civilization, sacrifice and love will be thrown away
4. Five senses are only the beginning of perception
5. Physical comforts will only let you down, then what?
6. You only get one chance to get it right so why deny the spiritual realm?
7. Maybe God has a job for you but He needs your cooperation
8. You can still enjoy material comforts but add investigation of your inner self
9. Why chose a lifetime when you can have eternity?
10. True happiness cannot be here below. Reach out for your true self.
Top Ten Reasons to Believe in God
Who are the Messengers? Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Muhammad, Baha'u'llah are some. Only those who have provided books in our time, can be investigated properly.
1. Read the Words of the Messengers because they speak the Words of God.
2. You will find answers in your own self, if you take quiet moments to meditate and pray.
3. Prayer is a ladder to God. Use that tool, then listen with your heart for an answer.
4. Meditation done diligently, will clear the mind so your soul can rise above this contingent world
5. Apply science to religion and you can strip away those man-made decorations that hide the truth
6. This world has hidden God from you for a hundred years so you will buy more stuff. Break free!
7. The established religions hide God from you and substitute idols of there own making, love your true self!
8. Nobody can understand who God is, better than you. What are you waiting for?
9. You do not know when your time is up, so go out believing, with deeds under your belt.
10. God has a job for you building the kingdom. Are you going to refuse?
A.G.W.
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Top Ten Reasons to Pray
1. We want to ask for knowledge
2. Then we want to ask for wisdom
3. Then we want to pray for humility
4. We want to beg for detachment from this physical world
5. Then attachment to those things that are important to God
6. Now we want to ask for opportunities to serve Him
7. Then we want to know how to serve mankind
8. Then we want protection from persons that will lead us into falsehood
9. Then we ask for the means of living
10. Finally pray for the unity of mankind
Each of these is work we must do.
Not the list you were expecting?
Make your own.
Top Ten Methods of Prayer
1. Find a quiet spot and address God with a uncluttered heart
2. Pray for those things that God want for you
3. Pray for the kingdom of God on earth
4. then ask Him to help you see it if it is now here.
5. You are a soul and not that body you use. Pray accordingly!
6. Try to understand the words in the Psalms.
7. Try to understand the words of Christ in the Gospels.
8. Read chapter 13 in the Qur'an and understand. Thunder!
9. Do not accept what others have told you. You can figure it out for youself.
10. Listen! Because God is going to answer!
A.G.W.
2. Then we want to ask for wisdom
3. Then we want to pray for humility
4. We want to beg for detachment from this physical world
5. Then attachment to those things that are important to God
6. Now we want to ask for opportunities to serve Him
7. Then we want to know how to serve mankind
8. Then we want protection from persons that will lead us into falsehood
9. Then we ask for the means of living
10. Finally pray for the unity of mankind
Each of these is work we must do.
Not the list you were expecting?
Make your own.
Top Ten Methods of Prayer
1. Find a quiet spot and address God with a uncluttered heart
2. Pray for those things that God want for you
3. Pray for the kingdom of God on earth
4. then ask Him to help you see it if it is now here.
5. You are a soul and not that body you use. Pray accordingly!
6. Try to understand the words in the Psalms.
7. Try to understand the words of Christ in the Gospels.
8. Read chapter 13 in the Qur'an and understand. Thunder!
9. Do not accept what others have told you. You can figure it out for youself.
10. Listen! Because God is going to answer!
A.G.W.
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Top Ten Books About God
We are talking about the One and only, unknowable God.
1. Book of Genesis
This book establishes the first widely known text from a Messenger of God. The original revelation came from Moses, the Messenger.
2. Book of Psalms
Also known as the Psalms of David. He is revealing man's relationship to God and describing the coming of future messengers.
3. Book of Isaiah
Prophetic verse about God's purpose and future messengers. David and Isaiah can be called minor prophets under the inspiration of Moses.
4. Gospel of John
This is the Word of God from Jesus Christ, a Messenger of God. All the Gospels are great because they allow us to read the words of Christ and feel the love of God.
5. The Qur'an
This is the Word of God as revealed by the Messenger of God, Muhammad. This is the first book that makes it clear that God is One and Unknowable. He praises Jesus and Moses and calls them true Muslims.
6. Book of Revelation of John
This is a small powerful book inspired by Jesus Christ. A prophesy about the time of the end.
7. The Book of Certitude
This book from the Messenger of God, Baha'u'llah, about the purpose of God, the process of revelation, and what is man's purpose. He explains that God reveals Himself through His Messengers in small doses.
8. Some Answered Questions
Book of questions and answered about God and religion from the son of Baha'u'llah.
9. Bhagavad Gita
Book out of Hinduism: The world's third largest religion. It makes clear that God sends Messengers at different times to raise mankind out of darkness.
10. Tablets of Baha'u'llah
A collection of writings of Baha'u'llah written after His Book of Laws.
The common theme that goes through these books is that man's purpose is to know God and to worship Him. That there is no one even close to equaling Him. That man fulfills his purpose by knowing and loving God.
In this Day, we get to serve mankind and move society forward through service. God's purpose for today is to unite mankind and bring about the tranquility of its peoples.
A.G.W.
1. Book of Genesis
This book establishes the first widely known text from a Messenger of God. The original revelation came from Moses, the Messenger.
2. Book of Psalms
Also known as the Psalms of David. He is revealing man's relationship to God and describing the coming of future messengers.
3. Book of Isaiah
Prophetic verse about God's purpose and future messengers. David and Isaiah can be called minor prophets under the inspiration of Moses.
4. Gospel of John
This is the Word of God from Jesus Christ, a Messenger of God. All the Gospels are great because they allow us to read the words of Christ and feel the love of God.
5. The Qur'an
This is the Word of God as revealed by the Messenger of God, Muhammad. This is the first book that makes it clear that God is One and Unknowable. He praises Jesus and Moses and calls them true Muslims.
6. Book of Revelation of John
This is a small powerful book inspired by Jesus Christ. A prophesy about the time of the end.
7. The Book of Certitude
This book from the Messenger of God, Baha'u'llah, about the purpose of God, the process of revelation, and what is man's purpose. He explains that God reveals Himself through His Messengers in small doses.
8. Some Answered Questions
Book of questions and answered about God and religion from the son of Baha'u'llah.
9. Bhagavad Gita
Book out of Hinduism: The world's third largest religion. It makes clear that God sends Messengers at different times to raise mankind out of darkness.
10. Tablets of Baha'u'llah
A collection of writings of Baha'u'llah written after His Book of Laws.
The common theme that goes through these books is that man's purpose is to know God and to worship Him. That there is no one even close to equaling Him. That man fulfills his purpose by knowing and loving God.
In this Day, we get to serve mankind and move society forward through service. God's purpose for today is to unite mankind and bring about the tranquility of its peoples.
A.G.W.
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