Gilberto (not dear Gilberto): If by moral relativism you mean the kind of mentality and attitude that anything goes and everything is OK, then Baha'is are definitely not moral relativists. As I said, just read Shoghi Effendi's "Advent of Divine Justice" for example. The relativism that we Baha'is are talking about is from one religious Dispensation to another and also within one Dispensation as well. For instance, in the early days of Islam wine was not strictly and categorically forbidden under all circumstances. The Quran first says that: if you are drunk, don't come to the congregational prayer. Later, it says that drinking is not such a great idea. Finally, wine was categorically forbidden. you can call this moral relativism or not; you can call this progressive revealtion or not. You can call it whatever you wish. But it doesn't change the fact. Or, the Qiblih for prayer used to be Jerusalem for Muslims in early Islam for some 15-16 years until it was abruptly changed to the K`abah in the middle of a prayer session while the K`abah was still occupied by idols (before the city of Mecca had been won) which act caused some consternation amongst the early believers.
What do you, Gilberto, think I was suggesting about the Prophet Abraham's actions or motives or character? What did you disagree with? Iskandar Quoting Gilberto Simpson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > On Thu, 27 Jan 2005 19:57:22 -0800 (PST), JS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > Hi Iskandar, > > > I think you are misunderstanding Gilberto and his intentions. I do > not > > think he is saying that Baha'is don't take morality seriously, so > there is > > no need for an apology. Gilberto is stating the Islamic stance on > the > > issue, which is different from the Baha'i view. I am positive he > is aware > > that Baha'is take morality seriously. > > Thanks, > > I'm definitely not trying to say Bahais are less moral in their > behavior than anyone else. > I'm just trying to express disagreement with moral relativism. > > Peace > > Gilberto > > > > "My people are hydroponic" > __________________________________________________ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:[email protected] To unsubscribe, send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, use subscribe bahai-st in the message body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Baha'i Studies is available through the following: Mail - mailto:[email protected] Web - http://list.jccc.edu/read/?forum=bahai-st News - news://list.jccc.edu/bahai-st Public - http://www.escribe.com/religion/bahaist Old Public - http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] New Public - http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]
