I think the election process allows any outstanding individual with the necessary qualities to be elected. Now, we focus on that, personal transformation and spiritual growth. The further we go on this path, the better we’ll serve on the Assemblies. Hence, need not to worry about incumbency.

And one last thing – 19 day feasts should provide input of ideas and consultation with Assemblies. Now how effectively do we use our Feasts? We just too much wait on our Assemblies to do things for us. Enough said… good day to you all.

I think the election process allows any outstanding individual with the necessary qualities to be elected. Now, we focus on that, personal transformation and spiritual growth. The further we go on this path, the better we’ll serve on the Assemblies. Hence, need not to worry about incumbency.

And one last thing – 19 day feasts should provide input of ideas and consultation with Assemblies. Now how effectively do we use our Feasts? We just too much wait on our Assemblies to do things for us. Enough said… good day to you all.

I was not commenting or guessing so much on your motives but as a general observation of why people become disenchanted. It applies within and outside of this Faith.

I was not commenting or guessing so much on your motives but as a general observation of why people become disenchanted. It applies within and outside of this Faith.

I dont think that the cultures that we all come from have very good ways to accomplish that, so its something that will probably have to be developed in some way. Maybe something intensive like the Black mens gathering but for people that really feel like they have been hurt by the Faith. Or something borrowed from some indigenous culture, who seem to have developed some very good ways to maintain social harmony in their small communities.

There is no doubt about it, the human administration of religion does impose some kinds of psychological stress that can lead to emotional damage and pain.

So what can we do?

I dont think that the cultures that we all come from have very good ways to accomplish that, so its something that will probably have to be developed in some way. Maybe something intensive like the Black mens gathering but for people that really feel like they have been hurt by the Faith. Or something borrowed from some indigenous culture, who seem to have developed some very good ways to maintain social harmony in their small communities.

There is no doubt about it, the human administration of religion does impose some kinds of psychological stress that can lead to emotional damage and pain.

So what can we do?

I do agree with you. The current Baha’i Faith doesn’t really allow for the expression of anything but saccharin platitudes.

Evenso, I’d prefer to focus on ideas of how we can improve our communities and ourselves. That is my ultimate goal.