Informal ("Fireside") Presentations on the Bahá’í Faith

March 14, 2010

An important aspect of the Bahá’í Teachings is the principle of “Independent investigation of the Truth”. This principle dictates that each person must investigate the truth individually rather than clinging to the beliefs of ancestors or imitating those around us.

This is the place to bring your questions and thoughts about life, religion and mankind. It’s a rare opportunity socialize with others, enjoy refreshments and learn about the Bahá’í Faith in an atmosphere free from pressure and dogma.

…if the religions investigate reality and seek the essential truth of their own foundations, they will agree and no difference will be found. But inasmuch as religions are submerged in dogmatic imitations, forsaking the original foundations, and as imitations differ widely, therefore, the religions are divergent and antagonistic. These imitations may be likened to clouds which obscure the sunrise; but reality is the sun. If the clouds disperse, the Sun of Reality shines upon all, and no difference of vision will exist. The religions will then agree, for fundamentally they are the same.

— Abdu’l-Baha

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