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released by the coming of these Manifestations , together with the influence of
their teachings and the social systems established by their laws and precepts ,
that enable humankind to progress in its collective evolution . Simply put : the ...
released by the coming of these Manifestations , together with the influence of
their teachings and the social systems established by their laws and precepts ,
that enable humankind to progress in its collective evolution . Simply put : the ...
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2 The Bahá ' í writings refer to the gradual evolution or development of the
individual soul as " spiritual progress . ” Spiritual progress means acquiring the
capacity to act in conformity with the Will of God and to express the attributes and
spirit ...
2 The Bahá ' í writings refer to the gradual evolution or development of the
individual soul as " spiritual progress . ” Spiritual progress means acquiring the
capacity to act in conformity with the Will of God and to express the attributes and
spirit ...
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... of their innate capacities and nature , but rather for their acquired capacities
and nature . 18 Bahá ' u ' lláh said that pride , or self - centeredness , is one of the
greatest hindrances to spiritual progress . Pride represents an exaggerated
sense ...
... of their innate capacities and nature , but rather for their acquired capacities
and nature . 18 Bahá ' u ' lláh said that pride , or self - centeredness , is one of the
greatest hindrances to spiritual progress . Pride represents an exaggerated
sense ...
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Contents
The Islamic Background | 1 |
Baháulláh | 28 |
The Succession to Leadership | 50 |
Copyright | |
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| Title | The Bahá'í Faith: The Emerging Global Religion Reading rainbow book |
| Authors | William S. Hatcher, James Stevenson, James Douglas Martin |
| Publisher | Harper & Row, 1984 |
| ISBN | 0060654414, 9780060654412 |
| Length | 226 pages |
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