Beyond tolerance : religion and global community
The author presents beliefs, language, and practices that some of the world religions have in common with Christianity and compares them with Scripture. He states in the preface that the positions of this book have been derived from his reading of Scripture. The first ten chapters compares Christian Scripture with other world religions; the second ten chapters present teaching of the Baha'i Faith concerning global community. The author identifies himself as a member of the Baha'i Faith
Print Book, English, ©2007
Interfaith Resources, Heltonville, IN, ©2007
xvi, 240 pages ; 22 cm
9781888547191, 1888547197
137293662
1. The Scriptures. The common language of religion
The oneness of God
The unknowable God : The most hidden
The messenger
Spiritual concepts
The Golden Rule and the Ten Commandment
Religious practices
Religious and civil law
Changing needs
The end of childhood. 2. The Baha'i faith. Baha'u'llah
the return of the messenger
The covenant
Unity of God, Religion, and humankind
Global governance
Language
Independent investigation of truth
Science and religion
Equality of men and women
Economic issues
Universal compulsory education
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