Comments on: Should We Fear God?

By: Charles Boyle

Charles Boyle — Thu, 28 Nov 2019 20:14:56 +0000

My fear of God is normal as my fear of the force of gravity – if I align myself with it, I can stand, aslkrun and ore. but if I misalign myself then I will stumble, fall and hurt myself. Wilful misalignment is “sin”. Thus fear of God keeps my character upright and progressing.

By: Hooshang S. Afshar

Hooshang S. Afshar — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 04:27:27 +0000

Mr. Solhjoo, Apparently you see situation critical not UHJ. The Guardian’s native tongue was Arabic and mother tongue Persian. He translated a lot of the writings of Baha’u’llah. I hope you are satisfied now with the translations with this explanation.

By: Steve Eaton

Steve Eaton — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 18:08:21 +0000

I think in Christendom now, many people understand the right meaning of “fear”, as awe and respect. Of
course, others must go through the
long stressful process of reaction and
resolution you did. It surely shows
the harm an over-zealous clergy can
cause. I’m grateful the Baha’i Faith
is free of that barrier between us and
our God!

By: Hooshang S. Afshar

Hooshang S. Afshar — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 06:36:39 +0000

Fear of God is like fear of child, who is immature and not well understanding, to fear his parents. It was proven that fear is a legitimate emotion. We must fear the consequence of breaking the law. If we have no fear chaos will ensue as unbelief and disregard for the religion of Baha’u’llah also has caused the same.

By: Taralina Gae'e-Atefi

Taralina Gae'e-Atefi — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 05:16:54 +0000

Beautiful…..

By: Taralina Gae'e-Atefi

Taralina Gae'e-Atefi — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 04:29:52 +0000

Hello dear friend, Harry….I fear modification of the Writings will lead to exactly what has happened in Christianity where the Bible has been ‘modified’ a 100 times ending up in over 300 Christian denominations…Rather, i quite like what Shoghi Effendi told one believer (please correct me) – The believer asked Shoghi Effendi to explain the meanings of the Writings a bit more simpler…..Shoghi Effendi told him, in, I am sure in the most loving way – TO BRING HIS CAPACITY AND LEVEL OF UNDERSTANDING UP …I quite like that REPLY….love it…But thanks David for this beautiful sharing….

By: Judith &a Roger Claridge

Judith &a Roger Claridge — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 00:26:47 +0000

Thank you so much for the essay it gave me great insight. My humble gratitude I have been a Baha’i for many years and this was a great explanation. Really appreciate receiving these essay/blog whatever they are called?✨?

By: Herb Dreyer

Herb Dreyer — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 22:37:56 +0000

“We have admonished Our loved ones to fear God, a fear which is the fountain-head of all goodly deeds and virtues.” ESW p135

By: Sione Saafi

Sione Saafi — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 19:32:02 +0000

Modify it to what? To modify it like the Bible which has so many versions, from street version to an academic one? We’re glad that Baha’u’llah had protected His Faith and His Writings from the immature and childish play of past dispensations.