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Show t--1 y -- .. - i. - -t -Jrn "ri mmm i ' ji. u.. i. j m -"""I1 ORIGINAL ART WORK I Diane Turner, Lynn Cozzens, Joyce Udy, G. W. Handrhan, Win Geisler, Mark Bangerter, Kirk Randal and Others. EARLY rTAII ART by LaConte Stewart, Joseph Everett, Lee Green Richards, George Ottinger, Waldo Midgley and others. "Complete Cutom Framing" APPLE FRAME GALLERY 7 273 W. 500 W., Bountiful. G "IV THE FASHI0X WLLAGE SQUARE" I 1 r Fromers ' , Phone 298-1227 fV Association J i , ,, ,, , . -J Something To Believe In You are cordially invited to a I slide presentation I "The Baha'i Faith in the Holy Land" Thursday, May 16 - 7:00 P.M. Bountiful Public Library, I 725 South Main, Bountiful I eWhat does the word M . F essentially I Baha i mean? B . , , 9 J I an oriental religion; I ANSWER: The word "Baha'i" is derived from the name of the Founder of the , , ,. ., . ,. . , , I Fahh, "Baha-u'llah;' an Arabic title which means "Glory of God," A Baha'i is a 2 SlilZ I iollower 01 tne faitn. languages. Its adherents are people of all the older faiths and of most races and I G nationalities. I Where did the Baha'i Faith begin? f Do the Baha'i Teachings contain I ANSWER: In Shiraz, Persia, on May 23, 1844, a young man known as the J references to prophecies in the I Bab, or Gate, announced that He came as the fulfillment of prophecy and was to Old and New Testament? I prepare the way for the appearance of a great world Teacher and Revealer of the . ,. f . u I Word of God, Who would usher in an Age of peace for all mankind. Thirteen ANSWER: The Baha i Teachings contain many references to prophecies in I years after the martyrdom of the Bab, Baha'ullah while an exile in Baghdad in both the ld and New Testaments with lucid interpretations of the symbolism in I 1 863 announced His own Revelation, and thus is known as the Founder of the which the prophecies are given. This Age is proclaimed to be the latter day of I Baha'i Faith. the Old Testament and the beginning of the Kingdom ot God on earth as I G envisioned by Jesus and His disciples. I What is the essential Message I of the Baha'i Faith? , ,. , ,. . ,.r ri I J g 1 Do Baha is believe in lije after I ANSWER: The oneness of mankind the coming together of all peoples, death? In God as a Being, or I races, nations, classes and religions in a spirit of understanding and unity of as a Spiritual idea? I purpose under the guidance of the one God in Whom all believe. I G ANSWER: Baha'is believe in life after death that the soul of man retains I What is the Baha'i attitude identity and is immortal. Man lives his life span here and then progresses to other I . j .j ; ? spiritual worlds, always in the direction of his Creator. Baha'is believe that the I WWara Oiner religions; essence of God, the Creator and Sustainer of the universe, is unknowable. While I the physical world reflects certain of the attributes of God, it is the Divine I ANSWER: Baha'is deeply revere Christ, Moses, and the Founders of all the Prophets of God Who, like perfect mirrors, reflect His will and atttributes most I world's revealed religions, such as Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, as part of completely and thus enable man to have the fullest knowledge of God. I God's plan of progressive revelation down through the ages, and believe them to I be the inspiration and cause of world civilizations that have followed in their I wake. Baha'is do not believe in the multitude of sects and divisions existing in the m I How are funds raised I religions that were founded by these Messengers of God. Thev do not join other for the Baha'i Faith? I religions because they believe that the Revelation of Baha'u'llah is the latest of the I divinely revealed religions and that it fulfills their age-old promises of the ANSWER: Only members are privileged to contribute, and all donations are I spiritual unity of all mankind. voluntary in character. ' I GWhat new Teachings are found i J How do Baha'is interest I in the Baha'i Faith; others in their religion? I ANSWER: The Teachings of Baha'u'llah revitalize the essential verities ANSWER: The Baha'i community uses many types of media as well as public I revealed by each former Prophet but, in addition, reveal new truths conforming meetings for interesting others in the Baha'i Faith. I to the needs of this age. Some of these principles are: Each Baha'i is enjoined to offer the Baha'i message to his friends and I Each man must investigate truth for himself without depending acquantiances. However, proselytizing is forbidden as one of the basic principles I upon the interpretations of others. of the Baha i Faith is independent investigation of truth. I Religion must be the cause of unity and harmony. i J How does one become a I -TTJ r .u ru .u i j- i j member of the Baha'i Faith? I Education for youth of both sexes is compulsory and includes "W I training for a useful art, trade, or profession. ANSWER: When a seeker is convinced that Baha'u'llah is a true Revealer of National, racial, and religious prejudices are specifically forbid- God s VVi11, is ''"g to abide by His laws in his personal life and in the Baha'i I den. Mankind is proclaimed to be one family. community, and knows the essential Teachings of the Faith and the nature of its I .,.,. c , , Administrative Order, he informs the Local Assembly of his desire to become a I Pu m S-agC W,i' atta'ned ,n tw stages first, through a Baha'i. When convinced that he is sincere and informed, the Assembly welcomes I world federation; and, second, through the unity of religion. him into the worldwide Baha'i community. Youths may also enroll. At the age of I -r-L i r.u ,, . twenty-one, membership includes votine rights I The solution of the economic problem is spiritual in nature. Since ' o I complete equality is impossible, the voluntary sharing of wealth is Where can one get more information I deemed highly meritorious. The Baha'i Teachings assert that only a about the Baha'i Faith? I world economy can be ettective in this age. -w I m ru .,-,v,r r i j r i r- ANSWER: Information about the Baha'i Faith may be secured through Baha'i B 1 he equality ot men and women is proclaimed for the first time in r. . ur i u u .i n i - ro . r i S t-iimr.i, Sri-irtiirpc terature l n public libraries or by contacting the Baha l Community of Bountiful, 1 religious scriptures. p Q Rox 3g j Bountiful Ulah 4010 Qr caing 298-4053 or 292-4534. 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