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The principle of ‘mutatis mutandis’
'Mutatis mutandis' a mention of 'liwaat' in relation to Bahai Scripture and some reference to the usage of Letters written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi.
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Reparative therapy and the things Bahais say
A friend posted the following on facebook recently: “Peter Drake, sent me the following email to let me know that he will be appearing on the Dr. Oz show to discuss the harm caused by “reparative...
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Is homosexuality spiritually condemned?
Recently I was sent a link to a document written in 2007 entitled “Position Paper on Homosexuality for the NSA of the Bahá’ís of the UK.” My impression of this sermon of certainty was, well, if this...
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Is it better to walk away?
When a gay friend wrote: “My energy could be better served not fighting for inclusion but by focusing on doing good works. I’m starting to see why many people just give up on God completely and decide...
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What does Baha’i Scripture say about homosexuality?
Nothing. For Baha’is, Baha’i Scripture is everything penned by The Bab and Baha’u’llah, and the interpretations by Baha’u’llah’s son ‘Abdul-Baha, and where Shoghi Effendi (‘Abdul-Baha’s grandson) wrote...
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Can a rainbow be partisan?
There is a flurry of rainbows on facebook, in celebration of the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) decision on June 26, 2015, that 14th Amendment’s due process and equal protection clauses require states to...
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Love and Legalism – a tale of two Baha’i communities
Abby’s story: I was raised a Baha’i, so that is definitely why it took me so long to come out. Added to that are my many happy experiences in the Baha’i community, which explains why I am still happy...
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Not a Position Paper on Homosexuality for the NSA of the Bahá’ís of the UK
The author of the 2007 “Position Paper on Homosexuality for the NSA of the Bahá’ís of the UK” contacted me about my 2014 blog “Is homosexuality spiritually condemned?” which was a rebuttal of some of...
View ArticleWhat is a True Baha’i Marriage?
A Baha’i wrote that same-sex marriage is never possible because of the following quotation by Abdu’l-Baha: “The marriage of the Baha’is means that both man and woman must become spiritually and...
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