On 9/2/05, Scott Saylors <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Gilberto Simpson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Dear Scott, I think you may have misunderstood what I meant to say. I
> didn't mean that there were different groups disagreed about the
> status of the Bab. I'm saying that among those who believe in the
> status of the Bab, there are differences and disagreements about other
> matters.
> I said it that way because on previous occasions when I've seen the
> issue discussed, "Bahai" is usually defined in very narrow way which
> defines sectarian problems out of existence.
> Every time there was a transition in leadership (Bab, Bahaullah,
> Abdul-Baha, Shoghi Effendi, UHJ) there was a split between those who
> took one fork and those who went some other way.
> That's all I'm saying.
>
> Peace
>
> Gilberto
>
> Gilberto,
>
> I certainly took no offense and am heartily sorry if you thought I had.
>
?!? No, I didn't think you were offended. I really just meant a
misunderstanding had taken place.
> Yes, at each juncture there has been a falling away from the message. This
> is not unique to the Baha`i Faith either.
>
> When Shi'ih and Sunni began their tragic split, this was just such a
> "falling away". I am not going to venture an opinion as to which was the
> true path of Islam, but I must note that the "falling away" left two very
> strong and numerous groups, each claiming the distinction of being the
> "true" Islam.
Perhaps you as an individual don't have an opinion (which is fine). It
is my understanding that the Bahai faith teaches that Shiis are more
correct. But I wouldn't speak about the split in the way you do. At
least from Sunni scholars who I would respect, Shiis for the most part
are *actually* Muslim.
Peace
Gilberto
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