Discussion Questions: Baha'i
- Identify and briefly explain three key ideas espoused by Baha'u'llah.
- Why do Baha'is teach that if only one child can be educated it should be the girl?
- In the video, it is explained that Baha'is believe crises are necessary to lead nations closer to God. Consider this idea within the framework of the Altruism QuickTime Video and the response to the events on 9/11. What conclusions do you reach about this idea?
- Why were Baha'is persecuted and continue to be so?
- How could Baha'is be seen by some members of some of the other religions as a religious threat?