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Q: Why does the Bahai Faith reject the Trinity concept?
"Based on the search results provided, here is a summary of how the Baha'i Faith differs from the Christian doctrine of the Trinity:
The Oneness of God: Baha'is believe in a single, all-powerful, and unknowable God, rejecting the Christian concept of the Trinity (God as three co-equal persons - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit).
The Nature of Jesus Christ: Baha'is believe that Jesus was a Manifestation of God, a divine messenger, but not God himself or part of a Trinity. They reject the Christian doctrines of the Incarnation and the divinity of Christ.
Contradictory Concepts of God: The Baha'i view of God as a single, unknowable essence is seen as contradictory to the Christian doctrines of the Trinity and the Incarnation, which Baha'is view as logically inconsistent.
Progressive Revelation: Baha'is believe that the founders of the world's major religions, including Jesus, were all Manifestations of God sent to guide humanity at different times. They see the Baha'i Faith as the latest in this series of divine revelations.
Rejection of Religious Warfare: The Baha'i Faith condemns the religious warfare and divisions that have occurred over doctrinal disputes, such as the "Trinity Wars" within Christianity. They emphasize the need to abandon prejudices and find the common truth at the core of all religions.
In summary, the Baha'i Faith rejects the Christian doctrine of the Trinity as logically contradictory, and instead sees all major religions as progressive revelations from a single, unknowable God. This fundamental difference in the conception of the divine is a key distinction between Baha'i and Christian beliefs."
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albeit the Bahai Faith seems to be excellent community to learn/experience how religions can evolve together. Interestingly,
the Trinity reminds that the universe is teeming with beings as revealed in the UB but where else? It's not so believable that
the God exists alone except for the humans who spiritually advance to Paradise.
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Q: What religions promote the Trinity of Father, Son, and Spirit?
"Trinity - Christian doctrine of God in three persons.
Definition - Central Christian doctrine defining one God existing in three coequal, coeternal, consubstantial divine persons:
God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit.
Key Concept - Three distinct persons (hypostases) sharing one essence/substance/nature (homoousion),
highlighting both their distinction and indissoluble unity.
Historical Development - Formulated among early Christians and fathers of the Church to understand the relationship
between Jesus and God, based on scriptural documents and prior traditions.
The Christian doctrine of the Trinity is the central belief that there is one God who exists in three distinct but equal persons:
the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. This doctrine is essential for salvation in most Christian denominations.
The key points are:
- Christianity is the primary religion that promotes the doctrine of the Trinity.
- The Trinity is the belief that God is one being who exists as three distinct, eternal, and co-equal persons:
the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit.
- This Trinitarian understanding of God is a core tenet of Christian theology and is found in the Bible,
though the specific term "Trinity" is not used.
- Other religions, such as Judaism and Islam, reject the concept of the Trinity and believe in a single, unitary God.
- The doctrine of the Trinity was formally defined and affirmed at the First Council of Nicaea in 325 CE,
though the concept had been developing among early Christian theologians.
In summary, the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, which sees God as three distinct but united persons, is a uniquely Christian belief
that is not shared by other major world religions. It is a central and essential part of Christian theology and faith."
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The true Paradise Trinity was revealed three times before Jesus' revelation ...
and then he was believed to be that Eternal Son of the Paradise Trinity:
"The first Urantian revelation leading to the comprehension of the Paradise Trinity
was made by the staff of Prince Caligastia about (500,000) years ago." (104:1.1)
"The second presentation of the Trinity was made by Adam and Eve,
(37,900 years ago) in the first and second gardens." (104:1.2)
"The third presentation of the Trinity was made by Machiventa Melchizedek (4,000 years ago),
and this doctrine was symbolized by the three concentric circles which the sage of Salem wore" (104:1.3)
"Jesus taught his apostles the truth regarding the persons of the Paradise Trinity,
but they thought he spoke figuratively and symbolically." (104:1.10)
Rod
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