The spiritual fulfillment of the coming of Jesus, as opposed to a literal understanding of his expectation. This video is about how Elijah and Immanuel were supposed to come but we didn't literally get them coming physically from the sky or by name. But instead it came spiritually, so the second coming can, at least possibly, be fulfilled spiritually as well. Sections: 0:41 Empathizing with Israel 5:38 God Tests His Servants 39:29 Was John the Baptist Elijah? 58:...

Some people claim that Hindu scriptures teach an impersonal God (Brahman or Ultimate Reality) as opposed to a personal Being who has a Will to interact and have a relationship with mankind. Is this true based on the Hindu sacred texts (Kena Upanishad here), or has this been an interpolation over the centuries? Sections: 4:33 Brahman and Agni 8:38 Brahman and Vayu 10:41 Brahman and Indra 12:27 Brahman Unveils 14:47 Brahman Reveals 19:16 Conclusion Download MP3 and PDF: https://tinyurl.co...

Part 2 of trying to address the objection: Why can't I just be a good person? Why do I need religion? Isn't it enough to simply be ethical without religion or God? Sections: 1:34 The Manifestation as the Mirror 10:32 Rectitude of Conduct vs Relationship 15:26 Virtue vs Verity - Unveiling the Beloved 27:28 Goodness as Knowing and Telling 34:33 We Exist What we Reflect: We Exist to Reflect 49:52 The Endless Quest - Finding the Beloved 1:07:18 Krishna and Arjuna 1:15:20 Concluding Th...

Trying to address the objection: Why can't I just be a good person? Why do I need religion? Isn't it enough to simply be ethical without religion or God? Sections: 7:25 An Alternate Vision 16:05 A Divergence 19:43 Ethics vs Intellect 29:01 A Convergence Download MP3 and PDF: https://tinyurl.com/3tw8xudt Links: Podcast (apple): https://goo.gl/CM4TmV Podcast (android): https://goo.gl/ovLmps Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bridging...

1) Challenging Traditional Interpretations: The video directly addresses the common theological arguments that Jesus's ability to forgive sins and raise the dead proves his divinity. It presents counterarguments, suggesting that these actions do not necessarily equate to Godhood, as similar actions are attributed to other figures in both the Old and New Testaments. 2) Forgiveness of Sins: The presenter analyzes biblical passages where Jesus forgives sins, and then compares those passage...

An introductory study of the station of the Manifestation of God as found in the Bible. Here, we explore the concepts of the Trinity and Jesus' station before, throughout, and after His ministry. Sections: 1:08 Baháʼí Quotes on this subject 10:10 Pre-existence of Christ 15:11 Before Abraham was born, I am 32:31 Image of and Equality with God 46:50 God’s Mystery, Fullness of Godhead 58:13 Word with God and is God 1:10:56 I and the Father are One&...

A brief introductory study of the station of the Manifestation of God as found in the Bible. Here we explore the concepts of the Trinity and Jesus' station before, throughout, and after His ministry. Sections: 0:00 Intro 0:51 Parable of the God of Jesus Christ 3:47 Quotes from the Bible 19:57 Summary Download MP3 and PDF: https://tinyurl.com/5bks9hn3 Links: Podcast (apple): https://goo.gl/CM4TmV Podcast (android): https://goo.gl/ovLmps&nbs...

A brief introductory discussion on the challenges with the claim of the oneness of religion, or the unity of religions. To claim that all religions come from the same source seems to be impossible to establish, given their foundational teachings (and even theologies) are so fundamentally different and even contradictory. Podcast (apple): https://goo.gl/CM4TmV Podcast (android): https://goo.gl/ovLmps Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs Facebook: https://www...

Sections: 00:00 Intro 1:23 Reducing or Raising 9:33 Sagacity in Salvation 18:42 Baha'i Cosmology (Manifestationology) 1:19:06 The Grand Synopsis - The Prior Presentation Link to PDF: https://tinyurl.com/5bks9hn3 Why is Theology or Cosmology important – ethics vs. unity. A return to the origin. Not bound by Councils and Creeds, Articles of Faith nor Pope, Mulla, or Mujtahid. The Scriptures are all mankind’s inheritance. I previously presented on the Cosmology. I pull directly, without repeat j...

A brief introductory discussion on the phrase "prostitution of the arts" as found in the writings of Shoghi Effendi. What is art and music that is degraded, and how one can discern it from good art? “It condemns the prostitution of art and of literature, the practices of nudism and of companionate marriage, infidelity in marital relationships, and all manner of promiscuity, of easy familiarity, and of sexual vices. It can tolerate no compromise with the theories, the standards, the habi...

Sections: 55:00 Summary of all the Texts cited 1:03:27 Conclusion Why is Theology or Cosmology important – ethics vs. unity. A return to the origin. Not bound by Councils and Creeds, Articles of Faith nor Pope, Mulla, or Mujtahid. The Scriptures are all mankind’s inheritance. I previously presented on the Cosmology. I pull directly, without repeat justification. They were foundation for presentations like this. Jewish Heritage for understanding the New Testament’s Claim regarding Jesus Chris...

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/bridg...

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 Introduction 5:16 Problems Remain 8:44 Missing Link 16:19 The Embryos, the Matrix, and Man 39:06 A Summary of Definitions 47:41 Conclusion Download MP3 and PDF here: https://bit.ly/3kmaYA9 Podcast (appl...

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 Introduction 11:13 An Ironic Foreshadow 13:10 Man was in the Animal Kingdom 25:50 Function, not Form 43:12 What is ‘Man’? 51:27 ‘Abdu'l-Bahá’s Admonishment 57:42 Stages from ‘man’ to ‘Man’ 1:03:24 Man is an Emergent Property 1:23:20 Billion Years from Now ...

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 Introduction 9:12 Who or What is a Muslim? 16:43 Old Wine, New Wineskins, and the Divine Assayer 52:00 The Faith of Saintly Abraham 58:42 Abraham and Paul: The Epistle...

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 Orb 2. 13:04 Repudiation of Divinity 3. 18:45 The Function of the Manifestation 4. 28:39 Pre-existence - The Manif...

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 Láhút 2. 37:18 Summary Download MP3 and PDF here: https://bit.ly/39i0SYB Baha’i Cosmology Wiki: https://bit.ly/2UGNEPx Podcas...

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-Reality 4. 54:14 Final Thoughts Download MP3 and PDF here: https://bit....

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, etc We 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 Unity 4. 6:26 Heliocentric vs Geocentric 5. 10:52 Inherent - Not Ad Hoc 6. 13:09 Different Models 7....

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 Prayer 2. 2:29 Work, Service, and Arts are Worship 3. 3:36 The Mysticism of Prayer 4. 4:56 Doesn’t God Know What You Want? 5. 9:05 Even if it Lead to Fire 6. 12:37 Building Your Best Self 7. 19:48 Look to the Ocean of Attributes 8. 32:57 Highest Thoughts and Deepest Prayers 9. 3...