Bridging Beliefs

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The Buddha clearly stated He did not reason out His Teachings. He teaches in all worlds, in the appearance and speech of the beings who reside there.  The Buddha's birth was miraculous, more radiant than all the Hindu Gods together. His immeasurable light shone into Hell.  2:39 Hammered out by Reasoning = Go to Hell 27:53 Buddha Changes Appearance and Speech to Speak to All, Including Gods 36...

In the Buddha's Devaduta Sutra (Majjhima Nikaya 130), King Yama questions a deceased person who lived unwholesomely about the 5 divine messengers— birth, aging, sickness, the visible consequences of evil, and death— rebuking them for failing to reflect on these reminders and perform good deeds by body, speech, and mind. As a result, the soul is subjected to endless, excruciating torments in t...

In the Katha Upanishad, young Nachiketas is sacrificed by his father Vajasravasa to Yama, Lord of Death, and earns three boons after waiting three nights without hospitality; he uses the first two for his father's peace and a heavenly fire ritual, then insists on the third—knowledge of what happens after death—rejecting Yama’s temptations of wealth, long life, and pleasures. Yama then teaches...

The fulfillment of the coming of Jesus was expected by Zoroastrians. Several 'Magi' were spoken of in the Bible who were there at the birth of the coming Son of God (Jesus). Does that imply God inspired other world religions with the Truth as well?  Sections:  1:48 Introduction 2:52 Justin Martyr 7:28 Clement of Alexandria 13:25 Lactantius 51:26 Conclusion Download MP3 and PDF: https://t...

The fulfillment of the coming of Jesus was expected by Zoroastrians. Several 'Magi' were spoken of in the Bible who were there at the birth of the coming Son of God (Jesus). Who were they, and what implications does this have on the potential validity of Zoroaster?  Sections:  1:09 Introduction 3:10 Historical Context 4:31 God Gave Cyrus the Kingdoms of the Earth 13:09 Cyrus is God’s She...

The spiritual fulfillment of the coming of Jesus, as opposed to a literal understanding of his expectation. This video is about how Elijah and Immanuel were supposed to come but we didn't literally get them coming physically from the sky or by name. But instead it came spiritually, so the second coming can, at least possibly, be fulfilled spiritually as well.  Sections:  0:41 Empathizing with...

Some people claim that Hindu scriptures teach an impersonal God (Brahman or Ultimate Reality) as opposed to a personal Being who has a Will to interact and have a relationship with mankind. Is this true based on the Hindu sacred texts (Kena Upanishad here), or has this been an interpolation over the centuries? Sections:  4:33 Brahman and Agni 8:38 Brahman and Vayu 10:41 Brahman and Indra 12:27 Bra...

Part 2 of trying to address the objection: Why can't I just be a good person? Why do I need religion? Isn't it enough to simply be ethical without religion or God?  Sections:  1:34 The Manifestation as the Mirror 10:32 Rectitude of Conduct vs Relationship 15:26 Virtue vs Verity - Unveiling the Beloved 27:28 Goodness as Knowing and Telling 34:33 We Exist What we Reflect: We Exist to Refle...

Trying to address the objection: Why can't I just be a good person? Why do I need religion? Isn't it enough to simply be ethical without religion or God?  Sections:  7:25 An Alternate Vision  16:05 A Divergence  19:43 Ethics vs Intellect  29:01 A Convergence  Download MP3 and PDF: https://tinyurl.com/3tw8xudt  Links:  Podcast (apple): https://goo.gl/CM4TmV  Podcast (android): https://goo...

1) Challenging Traditional Interpretations: The video directly addresses the common theological arguments that Jesus's ability to forgive sins and raise the dead proves his divinity. It presents counterarguments, suggesting that these actions do not necessarily equate to Godhood, as similar actions are attributed to other figures in both the Old and New Testaments.  2) Forgiveness of Sins: Th...

An introductory study of the station of the Manifestation of God as found in the Bible. Here, we explore the concepts of the Trinity and Jesus' station before, throughout, and after His ministry.  Sections:  1:08 Baháʼí Quotes on this subject  10:10 Pre-existence of Christ  15:11 Before Abraham was born, I am  32:31 Image of and Equality with God  46:50 God’s Mystery, Fullness of Godhead  58:...

A brief introductory study of the station of the Manifestation of God as found in the Bible. Here we explore the concepts of the Trinity and Jesus' station before, throughout, and after His ministry.  Sections:  0:00 Intro  0:51 Parable of the God of Jesus Christ  3:47 Quotes from the Bible  19:57 Summary  Download MP3 and PDF: https://tinyurl.com/5bks9hn3  Links:  Podcast (apple): https://go...

A brief introductory discussion on the challenges with the claim of the oneness of religion, or the unity of religions. To claim that all religions come from the same source seems to be impossible to establish, given their foundational teachings (and even theologies) are so fundamentally different and even contradictory.  Podcast (apple): https://goo.gl/CM4TmV  Podcast (android): https://goo.gl/ov...

Sections: 00:00 Intro 1:23 Reducing or Raising 9:33 Sagacity in Salvation 18:42 Baha'i Cosmology (Manifestationology) 1:19:06 The Grand Synopsis - The Prior Presentation Link to PDF: https://tinyurl.com/5bks9hn3 Why is Theology or Cosmology important – ethics vs. unity. A return to the origin. Not bound by Councils and Creeds, Articles of Faith nor Pope, Mulla, or Mujtahid. The Scriptures are...

A brief introductory discussion on the phrase "prostitution of the arts" as found in the writings of Shoghi Effendi. What is art and music that is degraded, and how one can discern it from good art?  “It condemns the prostitution of art and of literature, the practices of nudism and of companionate marriage, infidelity in marital relationships, and all manner of promiscuity, of easy fami...

Sections: 55:00 Summary of all the Texts cited 1:03:27 Conclusion Why is Theology or Cosmology important – ethics vs. unity. A return to the origin. Not bound by Councils and Creeds, Articles of Faith nor Pope, Mulla, or Mujtahid. The Scriptures are all mankind’s inheritance. I previously presented on the Cosmology. I pull directly, without repeat justification. They were foundation for presentati...

A discussion with Rob Cacchioni and Shahrooz Shadbakht on the subject of the Divine Assayer found in the Baha'i Writings. The Divine Assayer is an allegory used to describe how God tests mankind when He makes Himself manifest to his creation.  Podcast (apple): https://goo.gl/CM4TmV  Podcast (android): https://goo.gl/ovLmps  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs  Facebook: https://w...

Part 2 of this deepening on Evolution. What does the Baha'i Faith teach about  evolution and the nature of man? We examine the Baha'i Texts on the matter which will hopefully dispel some myths and re-frame the perspective on science and what it means to be "human".  Sections: 0:23 Introduction 5:16 Problems Remain 8:44 Missing Link 16:19 The Embryos, the Matrix, and Man 39:06 A...

What does the Baha'i Faith teach about the science of evolution? We examine the Baha'i Texts on the matter which will hopefully dispel some myths and re-frame the perspective on science and what it means to be "human".  Sections: 1:35 Introduction 11:13 An Ironic Foreshadow 13:10 Man was in the Animal Kingdom 25:50 Function, not Form 43:12 What is ‘Man’? 51:27 ‘Abdu'l-Bahá...

Exploring a curious Qur'anic quote, we uncover how Islam addresses exclusivity in Judaism and Christianity through an argument first posited by the Apostle Paul. This same argument then speaks to the Islamic community and solves an Islamic objection to the Baha'i Faith: "You shall have no religion except Islam." Sections: 2:20 Introduction 9:12 Who or What is a Muslim? 16:43 Ol...

Part 4 and final episode of a multi-series presentation on this subject. Time stamps below 👇  Spiritual Cosmology examines the structure of reality, it's different stations and realms of Being: God, Manifestations, Prophets, etc. We explore its importance, how it furthers world unity, and lays out a basic Baha'i model. Sections:  1. 3:31 The Primal Will - The Central Orb 2. 13:04 Repudi...

Part 3 of a multi-series presentation on this subject. Time stamps below 👇  Spiritual Cosmology examines the structure of reality, it's different stations and realms of Being: God, Angels, Manifestations, Prophets, etc. We explore its importance, how it furthers world unity, and lays out a basic Baha'i model. Sections:  1. 3:07 Multiple Instantiation and Láhút 2. 37:18 Summary Download...

Part 2 of a multi-series presentation on this subject. Time stamps below 👇  Spiritual Cosmology examines the structure of reality, it's different stations and realms of Being: God, Angels, Manifestations, Prophets, etc. We explore its importance, how it furthers world unity, and lays out a basic Baha'i model. Sections:  1. 0:15 Review of Part 1  2. 6:50 Háhút - The Unknowable Essence  3...

Part 1 of a multi-series presentation on this subject. Time stamps below 👇 Spiritual Cosmology examines the structure of reality, it's different stations and realms of Being: God, Angels, Manifestations, Prophets, etc We explore its importance, how it furthers world unity, and lays out a basic Baha'i model. Sections: 1. 0:31 Introduction 2. 2:01 Unity of Religion Problems 3. 3:41 Shallo...