Wednesday, July 26, 2006

On Social Tolerance: The Baha'i Faith as Refreshingly New

Religion has always been the source of moral authority in the world, Baha'is assert. Leaders of government recognize this as fact as well. -gw

Guest speaker...Kingston Mayor Desmond McKenzie said at a time when Jamaicans are losing faith in politicians and the traditional church, the Baha'i message of spirituality and racial unity should be emulated.

"We have always depended on the traditional churches to create the foundation for moral respect and social tolerance. However, we are concerned that the traditional churches seem to have lost their voices lately when it comes to the issue of morality," said the mayor. "And since the politicians are not considered to have the moral authority, it is the newer churches and religions like the Baha'i and their refreshingly new view of morality to which we must turn."

Baha'i celebrate," published: Wednesday July 26, 2006, Jamiaca Gleaner
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1 comment:

  1. Annie2:16 PM

    It is very sad how many churches are blurring the lines between morality and immorality. I am very proud of my church that is sticking to the moral truths of the Bible and not trying to blur any lines. :)

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