TeacherJay on Baha'i
As a member of the Bahá’í Faith, I am using this section of the site to teach about the religion. Although a follower, I am not an expert on the religion. I have used the writings as much as possible to inform me in my writing and, when possible, have included excerpts.
This section has some background about the Faith, its followers, our beliefs, what we do, and how you can contact Bahá'ís in your area. The information presented on these pages can be found on other websites and in print. By posting it here, I am merely making it available to more people and presenting it in the same manner in which I would teach a lesson. I have done my best to not change the message or intent of any of the texts from which I have drawn upon. If you would like to see the sources for what I have written on these pages, please contact me.
Summary
This is a single page summary of the Baha'i Faith. While not as in-depth as the other pages, this is a good starting place if you are not already familiar with Baha'i.
The Teachings
Baha'is believe that the teachings are Baha'u'llah are for this modern age. This section first looks at some of the broader beliefs, and then uses the writings to explore some modern-day problems in the world.
The Activities
Baha'i, like all other religions has its fair share of activities, gatherings, holidays and customs. This section explains what these are, what there significance is, and how Baha'is celebrate.
The Houses of Worship
On every continent is a Baha'i House of Worship that serves as a house of prayer and worship for all religions of the world. Each of these temples are different and all are beautiful works of art.
The Journey
Entering the Baha'i Faith is a personal and spiritual journey. I have chosen to describe my own journey in this section and to describe how you can embark on your own journey in a quest for knowledge and understanding. Please be aware that everyone's journey will be different and yours may not lead you to the same place that mine did.
The History
The Baha'i Faith began during the 19th century in Persia (the modern-day country of Iran). This section will explain more about how the Faith began and how it has been observed from its beginnings to the current day.
The Believers
Bahá'ís are perhaps the most diverse group on the planet. There are approximately 5 to 6 million Baha'is spread around the globe in over 230 countries. This section explains more about the varied backgrounds of the Baha'is, how many came to the faith, and who the sp ritual leaders are. There are also resources for getting in touch with Baha'is that can be found here.
The Projects
Baha'is all over the world are involved in various projects to promote unity, universal education, the equality of men and women, and the end of wars.
The Truth
Baha'is believe that everyone must discover the truth for herself or himself. This section will guide you to some texts and other resources to help you to investigate for yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Whenever I mention to people that I am a Baha'i, they have questions. This is a list of the questions I am asked the most frequently and the responses that I give.