tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29145551.post4569448191386398396..comments2008-07-14T20:20:31.705-05:00Bilohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08060802520953738221noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29145551.post-81215177597426030542008-07-14T20:20:00.000-05:002008-07-14T20:20:00.000-05:002008-07-14T20:20:00.000-05:00Terry,<BR/>These events are a case study in how--in a relatively uniform and religiously rigid society--a nascant religion can be catapulted from obscurity into mainstream headlines and public discourse. There is a lot to be learned from this!Bilohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08060802520953738221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29145551.post-79832502949956641682008-07-14T10:44:00.000-05:002008-07-14T10:44:00.000-05:002008-07-14T10:44:00.000-05:00I see that Machiavellianism is alive and well in Egypt<BR/><BR/>The last time that this happened Tomás de Torquemada was interrogating Spanish residents who converted from Christianity to Islam..<BR/><BR/>Now we fast forward 620+ years it is now Islamic Priests who are interrogating Muslims who either Accepted the Baha’i Faith or are attracted to the Baha’i Faith because of it positive message.<BR/><BR/>Or Muslims who are repulsed by the activities of other Muslims and have decided to speak their minds and tell the world of the DASTARDLY activities of these Mullahs...<BR/><BR/>Keep fighting the good fight Bilo!!!Terryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13239978677582031477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29145551.post-50270258745169409622008-07-11T15:57:00.000-05:002008-07-11T15:57:00.000-05:002008-07-11T15:57:00.000-05:00You make a very good point. Additionally, they would not be doing this if they did not believe that the teachings of the Baha'i Faith are so attractive to their population and, in particular, to their youth. Why else would they be spreading so many lies and misrepresentations about this Faith?<BR/><BR/>In doing so, however, they will, unintentionally, trigger the curiosity of those who know how to investigate independently and would end up with the exact opposite outcome they had wished for....Bilohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08060802520953738221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29145551.post-88308463559673355992008-07-11T15:29:00.000-05:002008-07-11T15:29:00.000-05:002008-07-11T15:29:00.000-05:00It is most interesting that the books were distributed by the Ministry to the mosques’ leaders... what a clever move! Indeed, in a religious setting, when the words come from the pulpit, they are ensconced into an aura of truth and "sanctity". The origin of the message that comes from the clergy’s mouth is – often intentionally – hidden, to the effect that a respectful believer (even an educated one) will most likely take the word as “gospel” even when it only reflects the clergy’s opinion… How easy indeed to forget how very few words ever came from God!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29145551.post-881484718092610892008-07-11T09:07:00.000-05:002008-07-11T09:07:00.000-05:002008-07-11T09:07:00.000-05:00Anonymous,<BR/>A very good question. Baha'is in Egypt can bury their dead, but cannot obtain a death certificate because the deceased has no ID card. There are examples of family members who have been waiting for years without death certificates. This results in their inability to settle their inheritance and to manage their financial affairs.Bilohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08060802520953738221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29145551.post-56515086031363255952008-07-11T08:10:00.000-05:002008-07-11T08:10:00.000-05:002008-07-11T08:10:00.000-05:00Bilo, can Bahais bury their people? Or do they face trouble in this area as well?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29145551.post-18164535023156473202008-07-10T22:37:00.000-05:002008-07-10T22:37:00.000-05:002008-07-10T22:37:00.000-05:00Ultimately, in time, those following these misguided leaders discover that they had been duped, which in turn undermines the leaders' credibility, and the truth becomes as clear as midday's sun.Bilohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08060802520953738221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29145551.post-34676329801773960432008-07-10T22:00:00.000-05:002008-07-10T22:00:00.000-05:002008-07-10T22:00:00.000-05:00Sadly, this only confirms Baha'u'llah's statemens about the leaders of religion who prevent the people from investigating the truth of the matter for themselves.<BR/><BR/>The only thing that can come from these Friday attacks will be mischief and suffering. The Prophet, peace be upon Him, is ashamed.Billnoreply@blogger.com