On Truths of the Day: Just because I follow one set of beliefs doesn’t mean that the beliefs of another person are less sacred to them
By george wesley dannells on May 31, 2007 in Baha'i Views
The Baha’i House of Worship in Wilmette, Illinois, never fails to teach. -gw
We enjoyed lunch together at Chipotle, after which the … guys went with me to buy a pair of hiking shoes. Once I was freshly shod, we were off to the Baha’i Temple in Wilmette. We only had to go a couple stops North on the “L”, walk a couple blocks, and we were there. Standing in front of that building was an awe-inspiring experience. People who practice the Baha’i faith believe that all prophets (examples of people they include among prophets include: Jesus, Moses, Zoroaster, Buddha, Mohammad, etc.) bring us closer to understanding God. The buildings they construct are meant to inspire unity among all people. I can’t see myself converting, but I love love love how the Baha’i faith doesn’t devalue the primary figures in other religions. Just because I follow one set of beliefs doesn’t mean that the beliefs of another person are less sacred to them.
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Friday night we went to the Intervarsity fellowship Dave and Steve belong to. That was definitely a nostalgic experience. Watching them set up the auditorium and jam for a couple hours made we think about my time with Cornell’s Intervarsity fellowship. Good times. +
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{Re-posted with permission}
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Photo: Tags - “intervarsity, urbana, 2006,” Uploaded on March 29, 2007 by calivcf on flickr
