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In this upcoming discussion, we will explore the profound concept that the teachings of the Baha'i Faith describe human nature as consisting of three distinct parts: the animal, the human, and the spiritual. Together, we will study sacred texts that confirm this tripartite nature, drawing from The Hidden Words, The Seven Valleys, the Tablet of Maqsud, and other vital sources.
Through this framework, we will consider how each of these three states of human nature can be likened to a "day," framing the resurrection as a journey of rising up from our animal nature (a form of spiritual death) to our spiritual nature (a form of spiritual life).
We will expand our view by looking at descriptions of the resurrection across various other scriptures, including the Gospels, acknowledging that the sacred texts of Christianity and Islam support this understanding. Rather than a physical event where dead bodies literally revive, the Baha'i view presents the resurrection as a deeply spiritual one—where moribund souls are vivified into spiritual souls through their response to the Manifestation of God.
The discussion will take approximately one hour. By sharing our ideas, we hope to build our collective capacity to engage in meaningful conversations with those around us about the spiritual meaning of the resurrection and the immense hope it holds for humanity.
Participants are warmly encouraged to review the following texts ahead of our session, including Hosea 6:1-3 and the selections below:
The Persian Hidden Words, No. 7
“O Son of Love! Thou art but one step away from the glorious heights above and from
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