the courtship having occurred when both were pilgrims, and under the
encouragement of Abdul Baha. Of the condition of the cause in Chicago I
can speak from personal investigation. I attended the regular Sunday
service in St. John's room, eighteenth floor of the Masonic Hall. It was
a pleasant May day. About sixty were present--twenty men and forty
women. I questioned the men and found that six of them were Bahais and
fourteen, like me, were visitors. The man next to me on the right was a
member of an ethical culture society that meets on the twelfth floor. I
asked the man on my left to what organization he belonged. He replied,
"To the kingdom of God." I inquired what was his opinion of Abbas
Effendi. He pulled from his pocket a much used New Testament and
pointed to the verse in Revelation which refers to the beast and said,
"That is he." I conversed with several of the Bahai ladies, two of whom
acted as instructors of the meeting. The Sunday-school held at an
earlier hour, I learned, was a class in Esperanto. To my question as to
the number of Bahais in Chicago, she replied "that Baha Ullah has told
us that there must be a falling away before the triumph," from which I
inferred that conditions were not prosperous. The next man, a Bahai,
told me the number was about one hundred and fifty. The leader, Mrs. C.
True, told me about three hundred. One of the opposing sect told me
there are only sixty, while his sect has lost all organization and
numbers only forty in the whole country. But if we take the number at
the highest estimate given, the number is less than fifteen years ago.
I go into particulars regarding this point, because there is a false
impression abroad, in Europe and Asia, an impression that is carefully
fostered. Take this incident. In Persia a Bahai affirmed before the
crowd that one-half of Chicago was Bahai. A Bible colporteur disputed
the statement and proposed to telegraph to the Mayor of Chicago and
inquire, and whichever side was wrong should pay for the telegram. The
Bahai declined. In distant India a similar impression is created for
effect. Mr. Getsinger wrote in the _Jam-i-Jamseed_ of Bombay:[634] "The
Bahai faith has spread in America by leaps and bounds, _the number
being beyond computation_." Strange exaggeration, if you give it no
worse name! Some such a one was no doubt interviewed by the "wayfarer"
of the Continent and told him that there were one million in the United
States.[635] But that well-informed reporter put the number at 3,000.
_The Star of the West_ (Feb. 7, 1912) says: "There are several thousand
Bahais in the United States." My own conclusion is that there are 2,000
in twenty-seven organizations. In 1906 they reported to the Census 1,280
members in twenty-four organizations. Most of the members are women.
(See Chap. VII.)
That the Bahai propaganda has nothing special to boast of in the United
States is evident when we compare its results with those of other
religious fads. The Dowieites of Zion City (followers of John Dowie who
claimed to be the prophet Elijah) report seventeen organizations in ten
states with 5,865 members; the Crowdyites (Crowdy was a negro cook who
in 1906 claimed to be a prophet) report forty-eight organizations and
1,823 members; Theosophists eighty-five and 2,336 members; Vedantists
(Swamiists) four and 340 members; Spiritualists 455 with 35,056 members;
Christian Scientists 638 and 85,000 members. Well may the Egyptian
_Gazette_ say: "If Bahaism has found favour in the United States, it
cannot be forgotten that countless other 'religions' have become popular
there which would not have been taken seriously in any other country in
the world." Yet, aside from the Mormons, how few they number altogether.
Is it not marvellous that clergy of various Protestant churches, even of
the Church of England, have given the use of their edifices for its
anti-Christian proselytism? Roman Catholic churches have not been open
to it. And this happened not only when Abdul Baha was a guest among our
people but is continued since. Surely such latitudinarianism must grieve
the heart of Christ even as it shocks His faithful followers and gives
boldness to those who would hurl Him from His mediatorial throne. It is
unnecessary now to catalogue the various Protestant pulpits and
platforms in Great Britain, and in America where, with readings from the
Bahai "revelations" and flattering introductions, place was given to the
"false Christ." But the disloyalty still continues. Lately a missionary
was a speaker at a Woman's Foreign Missions Society and was preceded by
a lady advocating Bahaism. In a late number of the _Star of the West_
(April 9, 1914) is a picture of the St. Mark's-in-the-Bowerie Episcopal
Church, New York, with a notice that an audience room had been granted
in the parish house for Bahai meetings every Sunday. This was followed
by a letter from Abdul Baha rejoicing in this opportunity "to promulgate
the principles of Baha Ullah," and by a request for the prayers of all
Bahais that "through this opened door many hearts may be turned to the
'Branch,'" _i. e._, Abdul Baha. Another issue contains an
announcement[636] of the marriage at Montreal of the editor, Doctor
Bagdadi, to Zeenat Khanum, both Persian Bahais of Mohammedan
antecedents. The narrative declares: "The minister who officiated
astonished all [even the Bahais] by reading from the Bahai writings!"
The Bahais still continue to proselyte through Ethical Culture and
Theosophic Societies and on the platform of peace congresses. Is it not
full time that Christian people and churches should cease to give
countenance to this system which is an enemy of the cross of Christ, and
which has already deceived several thousands of our fellow Christians?
FOOTNOTES:
[604] "Parliament of Religions," p. 640; I. G. Kheiralla, "Beha Ullah,"
p. ix.
[605] "Bab-ed-Din," by I. G. Kheiralla, pp. 9, 13, 18.
[606] _American Journal of Theology_, 1902.
[607] "Bahai Movement," p. 101; _S. W._, p. 38, 1914.
[608] An open letter to the Abbab in America, by Doctor Pease.
[609] "The Three Questions," p. 23.
[610] "Third Call to Behais," p. 3.
[611] Letter to M. Badi Ullah.
[612] "Before Abraham was I am," p. 1.
[613] _S. W._, Sept. 8, 1913, p. 174.
[614] _S. W._, Sept. 8, 1913, p. 127.
[615] _S. W._, May 17, 1914, pp. 51-52.
[616] "Tablets," Vol. I, p. ii.
[617] J. D. Frame, M. D., _Moslem World_, 1912, p. 243.
[618] Sec.'s Report, June, 1911; October Bulletin, 1911; _S. W._, May
17, 1911, July 13, 1913, Nov. 4, 1913, March and June, 1914.
[619] The "Kitab-ul-Akdas" commands that the hair should not be allowed
to grow below the level of the ear: why does not Abdul Baha keep this
law?
[620] Myron Phelps states (p. 97) that Abbas Effendi wishes no
photographs of himself taken. This is certainly a mistake as years ago
they were circulated in Persia and purchasable in the bazaar. The
account of his posing for the motion pictures is amusing. When requested
to pass before the camera, he at once replied, "Khaili khob" (very
good). The Bahais present were very much upset and protested that his
picture would be scattered all over the country in the movies. He
replied, "Busiar khob" (still better). Later, in June, an extended
motion picture was taken. The scenes were somewhat spoiled by Abdul Baha
not remaining in focus and disarranging the scenario. These films, with
words, are being used in the Sunday services of the Bahais and are to be
used in the Orient in connection with the voice record on the Edison
talking machine.
[621] Mr. Remey said to him: "We expected an attitude of hostility
towards you from the clergy and theologians. We did not expect the
churches and religious societies would open their doors" (_S. W._, March
21, 1913, p. 18). Doctor Cadman of Brooklyn explained his inviting Abdul
Baha to preach in his pulpit by saying, "Christian people can afford to
be absolutely free and catholic in their extension of liberty and
courtesy to other people." Yet most Christians were grieved and consider
it disloyalty to Christ.
[622] _S. W._, March, 1913, p. 18.
[623] The striking lack of unity among the Bahais is evident from a
Tablet of Abdul Baha written shortly before his visit to America (_S.
W._, May 17, 1811). "In view of the differences among the friends and
the lack of unity among the maid servants of the Merciful, how can Abdul
Baha hasten to those parts? Is it possible? No, by God!" "Your worthless
imaginations, backbiting, and faultfinding enable the Nakhazeen to
spread a noose for you." The Americans could reply, "Physician, heal
thyself," for the worst anger and discord have been between the brothers
at Acca. And he himself continues to cry out, "Hold aloof from the
violators."
[624] _S. W._, Oct. 16, 1913, p. 203.
[625] _S. W._, Sept. 27, 1913, p. 187.
[626] Similar phrases addressed to his living disciples sound like
flattery and appeals to their vanity, such as, "Your names will go down
through the ages." "Kings and Queens will never be talked of as you will
be" (_S. W._, Dec. 13, 1913, p. 274, etc.).
[627] _S. W._, June 5, 1914.
[628] _S. W._, Dec. 31, 1913, p. 272.
[629] _S. W._, Aug. 1, 1913, p. 136-138.
[630] "The Oriental Rose," p. 11, says that $5,000 have been sent from
the Orient for the Temple.
[631] "Daily Lessons," p. 17.
[632] _S. W._, Dec. 11, 1911.
[633] L. G. Gregory, "The Heavenly Vista," pp. 13, 15, 25, 31.
[634] _S. W._, April 28, 1914.
[635] The _S. W._ of March 2, 1912, reported one organization in
Montreal, one in Hawaii, one in England, two in Germany, viz., Stuttgart
and Zuffenhausen, and one in Cape Town.
[636] _Star_, May 17, 1914, p. 57.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
_Consulted by the Author_
(_1_) _Non-Bahai Writers_
E. G. Browne: "The Babis of Persia," _Jour. Roy. As. Soc._, July,
Oct., 1889.
"Babi Manuscripts," _Jour. Roy. As. Soc._, April, July, Oct.,
1892.
Art. "Babism" in "Encyclo. Brit.," "Enc. of Religion and
Ethics," and "Enc. of Islam."
Introductions and Appendices to translations of Babi-Bahai
books.
"A Year Among the Persians."
"Literary History of Persia."
A. L. M. Nicolas: "Sayyid Ali Mohammed dit le Bab"
(Biography).
R. E. Speer in "Missions and Modern History," Vol. I, Chap.
III, pp. 121-182, "The Religion of the Bab."
"Haifa or Modern Life in Palestine," by Oliphant.
Canon Sell "Babism" (Tract 1895), "Bahaism" (Tract 1912).
Critical Magazine Articles.
_American Journal of Theology_, Jan., 1902, "Mohammedan
Gnosticism in America," S. K. Vatralsky.
_North Amer. Rev._, June, 1912, J. T. Bixby; April, 1901, Prof.
E. D. Ross.
_Outlook_, June, 1901, Dr. H. H. Jessup.
_Open Court_, June and July, 1910 and 1904, Dr. P. Carus.
_Moslem World_, July, 1912, Dr. J. D. Frame.
_Mission. Rev. of World_, Oct., 1911, Dr. W. A. Shedd.
_Oxford Magazine_, May, 1892.
(_2_) _Babi or Bahai Writers_
By the Bab:
"Beyan Persan" (Fr.), 4 Vols, trans. by A. Nicolas.
By Baha Ullah:
"Akdas," MS. Trans., by I. G. Kheiralla.
"Ikan," "The Seven Valleys," "The Hidden Words," "Surat-ul-Hykl," "Words
of Paradise," "Glad Tidings," Tablets--of the World, of Ishrakat,
Tarazat, Tajallayat (Chicago).
By Abdul Baha:
"The Episode of the Bab or the Traveller's Narrative" (trans. by
Browne).
"Tablets of Abdul Baha," Vol. I; Addresses in Paris, London and America;
"Some Answered Questions," recorded by L. C. Barney; Letter to the
Friends in Persia, etc.; The Covenant or Will of Baha Ullah.
By Persian believers:
"Kitab-ul-Nuktatul Kaf," by Mirza Jani, with Introductions by Browne.
"New Hist. of the Bab," trans. by Browne.
"The Sacred Mysteries," Asadullah.
"School of the Prophets," Asadullah.
"Bahai Proofs," Abul Fazl.
"The Brilliant Proof," Abul Fazl.
"Martyrdoms in Persia in 1903," Haider Ali.
"Epistle to the Bahai World," Badi Ullah.
By Western believers:
"The Universal Religion," M. H. Dreyfus.
"The Bahai Revelation," Thornton Chase.
"Before Abraham was, I am," Thornton Chase.
"The Bahai Movement," C. M. Remey.
"Universal Principles of the Bahai Movement," and "Peace," and "The
Covenant," C. M. Remey.
"Observations of a Bahai Traveller," C. M. Remey.
"A Year Among the Bahais of India and Burmah," and "Story of the Bahai
Movement," Sydney Sprague.
"Dawn of Knowledge and the Most Great Peace," P. K. Dealy.
"The Revelation of Baha Ullah," Mrs. S. D. Brittingham.
"God's Heroes," Barney-Dreyfus.
"Abbas Effendi; His Life and Teaching," M. Phelps.
"The Oriental Rose," M. H. Ford.
"The Modern Social Religion," Horace Holley.
"Bahaism, the Religion of Brotherhood," F. K. Skrine.
"The Reconciliation of Races and Religions," T. K. Cheyne.
"Bahaism in Its Social-Economic Aspects," H. Campbell.
"Prayers and Communes," and "Songs of Prayer and Praise."
Narratives of Pilgrims to Acca:
"In Galilee," T. Chase.
"Unity Through Love," H. MacNutt.
"The Heavenly Vista," L. G. Gregory.
"Ten Days in the Light of Acca," Mrs. Grundy.
"Daily Lessons Received at Acca," Mrs. Cooper.
"My Visit to Abbas Effendi," Mrs. Peeke.
"Table Talks With Abdul Baha," G. T. Winterburn.
"My Visit to Acca," Mrs. Lucas.
"Flowers from the Rose Garden of Acca," Mrs. Finch.
"Notes at Acca," Mrs. True.
Periodicals:
_The Bahai News_, and _The Star of the West_, from 1910 to 1915
Reports and Bulletins of the Persian-American Educational Society.
By Behaists:
"Beha Ullah," 2 Vols, I. G. Kheiralla.
"Bab-ed-Din," "The Three Questions," and "Facts for Behaists," I. G.
Kheiralla.
"Life of Baha Ullah," MS., Mohammed Javad Kasvini.
By Azalis:
"Call to Behaists" (Nos. I, II and III), Stenstrand.
INDEX
Abbas Effendi (see Abdul Baha)
Abdul Baha, 48, 68, 76, 86, 87, 98, 138, 147, 175, 191, 204, 239;
history of, 24, 66, 127, 128, 161, 164, 194-196 and note 3, 250-259;
blesses charms, 110;
charities criticized, 255;
censorship, 117, 146;
education, 25, 163;
imprisonment, 195, 197, 258;
intercedes for assassins, 231, 232;
justifies Mohammed, 86, 147 note 1;
marriage, 156-157, 164;
position, 39, 40, 51, 62, 69, 88, 93, 117, 250;
titles, 40, 93, 250, 251, 260, 261;
photographs, 275;
quarrel with brothers, 24, 39, 93, 187-188, 197, 248-262;
receives pilgrims, 124, 125 (see Pilgrims);
characterized, 245, 249, 254, 255, 264, 270;
dogmatic, 77;
suppresses facts, 184 and note 7;
changes documents, 186, 188, 252;
perverts facts, 192, 194;
acts double part, 197;
unjust to brothers, 194 note 2, 255;
instructs in pretense, 200;
uses boycott, 253;
accused of sedition, 257;
threatened with death, 262;
covets martyrdom, 258;
asks government for guard, 256;
honoured as Christ, 92, 94, 96, 114, 260;
as God, 95, 124, 251, 260, 282;
vacant seat left for, 119;
teachings, 24, 31, 32, 33, 41, 45, 56, 66, 71, 73, 77, 85, 88, 105,
118, 151;
advocates peace, 70;
allows war, 74;
favours Mohammed Ali Shah, 138-140;
refuses arbitration, 256, 277;
visits Egypt, 27;
reception in London, 11, 12, 13, 163;
contributor to _Christian Commonwealth_, 12;
in Europe and America, 24, 64, 70, 114, 139, 142, 151, 153;
reception in U. S. A., 274;
addresses, 275-278;
canonizes Chase, 278;
dedicates temple, 278-279;
memorial vase, 280;
impression made, 280;
aided by Christians, 285;
writings, 24, 42, 115, 116, 178, 213, 273, 288
Abdul Karim, 26, 36, 40;
visits America, 269, 270
Ablutions, 110, 120, 122
Abraham, 34, 41, 88, 90
Abul Fazl, 26, 35, 37, 45, 47, 49, 54, 69, 89, 101, 102, 106, 152, 155,
160, 180, 197, 204, 211, 216, 221, 222, 225, 233, 244, 255, 256, 271;
tried, 136;
repudiates Babism, 136, 193;
abuses mullahs, 211;
visits America, 271;
writings, 288
Acca (Acre), 22, 23, 27, 39, 43, 71, 94, 97 and note 4, 106, 118, 122,
123, 125, 127, 140, 145, 146, 154, 159, 161, 165, 173, 182, 183, 187,
195, 196, 200, 205, 229, 233, 241, 250-259
Adam, 41, 114
Adrianople, 22, 197, 222, 223, 229
Ahmad Ahsai, Sheikh, 20, 21, 236
Ahmad Qadiani (see Gulam Ahmad)
Ahmad Zohrab, 47
Akdas (see Kitab-ul-Akdas)
Alcohol, prohibited to Babis and Bahais, 214;
used, 215
Ali Allahis, 20, 40 note 3, 67, 88, 91 note, 173
Ali Kuli Khan, 45, 202
Ali Mohammed (see Bab)
American Bahais (see Bahais)
American prophets, 274, 284
Annihilation, 112
Arbitration, 70, 71, 74-75
Armenians, 28, 67, 68
Asad Ullah, 39, 249;
delegate to America, 271;
writings, 271, 288
Assassins, Sect of, 19, 91 note
Assassinations, practiced in Islam, 243-244
Assassinations, by Bahais, 43, 159, 172, 197, 228-235, 241 note 1, 244,
245 and note 1, 246, 270;
were for the faith, 232, 233;
so justified, 242, 243
Azal (see Subh-i-Azal)
Azalis, 23, 43, 69 note, 159, 167, 197, 214, 216, 227, 230, 231, 245,
268, 270
Bab, the title, 20
Bab, The, 18, 35, 38, 47, 71, 73, 90, 91, 99, 126, 133-135, 181, 260;
his history, 21, 41, 104, 123, 135, 186, 189-190, 198, 210, 211, 236,
237;
tomb, 123, 125;
proof in verses, 44, 46;
taught war, 135;
not forerunner of Baha, 178;
expected his dispensation to be long, 178;
books (see Bayan);
concealed by Bahais, 182, 183;
tampered with, 185
Babis, character, 180;
wars, 21, 71, 73;
persecuted, 21, 136;
martyrs, 192, 193;
deny faith, 198;
attempt to assassinate Shah, 21, 191, 230;
executed, 21, 191;
at Bagdad, 22, 221-222;
murderous spirit, 236, 237, 238;
sects of, 68
Babism, History of, 44, 87, 133, 135, 193, 236;
abrogated Islam, 87, 172, 178;
laws, 53, 55, 58, 215;
make marriage obligatory, 155;
practiced polygamy, 157, 159;
gave some liberty to women, 169;
accused of communism, 171;
fast, 121;
shrine, 123;
records, 18;
relation to Sheikhism, 20-21, 170;
relation to Christians, 135;
a political movement, 135;
disloyal, 133, 134, 190 and note 5;
intolerant, 135, 146;
sectarian, 52-53;
dogmatic, 78;
superseded, 15, 87
Badasht, 87, 171
Badi, 136, 191, 240
Badi Ullah, 162, 187, 188, 250, 253, 261, 262, 271
Bagdad, 22, 87, 161, 171, 221, 234, 250
Baha Ullah, 11, 12, 18, 31, 36, 38, 39, 52, 68, 72, 78, 88, 92, 122,
135, 142;
history of, 22, 23, 42, 45, 70, 73, 76, 87, 102, 127, 159, 162-163,
181, 187 and note 1, 190, 221, 225, 226, 230, 255;
family, 162, 250;
haram, 24, 150;
polygamy, 126, 159-165, 250;
wealth, 253, 255;
prison, 195;
palace, 125, 195 and note 4;
picture of, 126 and note 2;
quarrels with Azal, 220-228;
supplants him, 42, 181, 185, 204;
deceitfulness regarding, 205, 208;
alleged attempts to kill, 225, 227;
exults over death of enemy, 211;
complacency about murder, 231;
trial and bribe-giving, 231;
death, 24, 93, 104, 195, 250;
will of, 250, 251, 256;
tomb, 123, 280;
will be assailed, 14, 83;
exhorts to love, 209;
writings: 37, 115;
their character, 44, 186, 189;
rapidity in composition, 45;
quantity, 45, 46, 105, 253; style of, 46, 47, 150 (see Epistle to the
Kings, Ikan, Kitab-ul-Akdas, Seven Valleys, Glad Tidings, Ishrak,
Epistle to Shah);
Professor Browne on, 48;
Abdul Baha on, 48, 68, 242;
his beatitudes, 119;
teachings:
on inspiration, 33;
on peace, 70-72;
influenced by Peace Movement, 76;
on fulfillment of prophecies, 97-98;
on "Return," 95;
enjoined loyalty, 137;
commends suicide, 239-240;
on civil government, 56 (see House of Justice);
name used as charm, 110;
claims: to be God, 36, 40, 42, 62, 90, 91, 122, 215, 267;
superior to Christ, 105;
a world teacher, 50, 85, 106;
all the prophets, 90;
infallible, 242;
Prince of Peace, 71, 73, 92, 97, 238;
is worshipped, 122;
claim for, 179;
character, 42, 43, 204, 220, 221, 227, 228, 246, 265
_Bahai News_ (see _Star of the West_)
Bahais in Acca (see Acca), 229, 230, 233;
in Adrianople (see Adrianople);
in Persia (see Persia), 23, 26, 28, 36, 50, 162, 175, 259;
familiar with Bible, 115;
persecutions, 137 and note 5;
martyrs few, 192, 240;
tolerated, 137, 140;
pretend to be Christians, 199, 200, 201;
converted to Christianity, 241;
intolerant, 240, 241, 255, 259;
not patriotic, 139;
not supporters of constitution, 73, 133, 138-141;
characterized by love of each other, 74;
hatred of others, 69 note;
lack of candour, 154, 202, 203;
boasting, 42, 45, 46, 48, 49, 79, 179, 216, 285;
foul play, 246;
crimes against Azalis (see Assassinations), 223-235, 239, 245;
suicides of, 239, 240;
favour education, 144, 154;
to be judged by deeds, 244;
quarrel over succession in Acca, 251-259;
in Persia, 252, 259-260;
in America, 269-273, 276;
numbers of, 13, 26, 27, 28, 65, 103, 268, 271;
census, 273, 282-283
Bahais, American, 12, 13, 24, 26, 77, 84, 93, 96, 98, 119, 122, 153,
154, 168, 173, 200;
American pilgrims, 40, 94, 118, 123-126 and note 1, 174, 268, 269;
narrative of, 289
Bahaism, History of, 21-24, 152;
literature of, 14, 24, 115, 273, 289;
a patchwork, 53;
changed, 15;
relation to Babism, 19, 52, 53, 55, 58, 135, 136, 178, 192, 193;
relation to Mohammedanism, 32, 35, 51, 52, 55, 86, 209-213, 222;
borrowed from Shiahism, 49;
from former religions, 52;
relation to Christianity, 31, 32, 34, 51, 54, 56, 65, 82-132, 209 note 2;
classes interested in, 11-13;
conditions of discipleship, 38, 39, 113, 114;
doctrines: of God, 35-41, 49, 78, 88;
of the Manifestation, 36, 41, 58, 92, 178, 241;
its trinity, 40 and note 3, 260;
eternity of matter, 77, 111;
pantheistic, 88;
of metempsychosis (see "Return");
its moral system, 34;
denied miracles, 103;
resurrection, 104;
laws: 38, 48, 54, 55, 214;
civil, 58, 143;
criminal, 144, 146;
unalterable for 1,000 years;
about woman (see Woman);
equality of races, 168;
its science, 48, 56, 58, 77, 104 note 6, 111;
cycles, 41;
era, 128;
calendar, 48, 55, 127, 273;
new alphabet, 58;
advocates universal language, 59;
favours education (see Education);
its institutions, 116-119;
its ceremonies, 118, 120-126;
substitute for baptism, 118;
for Lord's Supper (see Feasts; see also Fast, Pilgrimage, Prayer,
Shrines, Charms, Funerals, Rosary);
claims:
that a new religion is needed, 31;
to be a new dispensation, 33;
to supersede all religions, 32;
and Christianity, 86, 87;
to be universal, 29, 50;
contrary shown, 54-59;
claims superiority in personality, 40-44;
in writings, 44-47;
in substance of revelation, 48-50;
disproved, 48-50, 54-59;
to unify mankind, 63-67;
means prescribed for, 67-70;
to promote peace, 67, 70;
fallacy of claim, 72-76;
echo of Christianity, 72;
to be undogmatic, 77;
to be consistent with Christianity, 83;
to be Christ's second coming, 92, 93;
refuted, 85-132;
to be the state religion, 117, 143, 145-147;
to set forth a new government, 141-147;
to regulate politics, 117, 132;
professed loyalty, 136;
pleads for toleration, 136;
is intolerant, 132, 147, 191;
wishes political power, 132, 135, 141;
claim as to morals, 179-180, 209;
like Persians, 214;
testimony as to morals, 216 note 3;
pervert history, 136, 181-185, 183 note 2, 184 note 2, 189-197, 220;
falsify sacred writings, 185 and note 2, 185-189;
forgery, 189;
religious dissimulation (see Tagiya);
addiction to alcohol, 214-215;
opium, 215-216 and note 3;
claim to love, 209, 221;
refuted:
animosity to Shiahs, 211;
abuse of, 211-213;
enmity to Azalis, 222, 235;
murdering of (see Assassinations and Bahais--quarrels);
sects in, 68;
sects forbidden, 69;
private interpretation forbidden, 69;
methods of interpretation, 100, 101 note;
exclusive, 52;
a delusion, 62
Bahaism, American, 15, 16, 41, 94, 201, 264-283;
census of, 268, 271, 273, 282, 283;
condition of, 282-284;
delegates from Acca, 271;
literature of, 273;
meetings, 272, 277, 282-283;
propaganda, 267, 273-274;
mission to Persia, 84, 154, 155, 202, 203, 273-274;
quarrel and schism, 269-273, 276;
visit of Abdul Baha (see Abdul Baha);
press agents, 272
Bahai proofs (see Abul Fazl)
Bahai Temple (see Temple)
Bahiah Khanum, 156, 164, 174, 191, 195, 221, 225, 227, 232, 257
Batinis, 20
Bayan, 18, 21, 23, 35, 38, 47, 56, 73, 115, 134, 155, 166, 178, 181,
183, 246
Beatitudes of Baha, 119
Behais, Behaists, 69, 188 notes, 268, 270, 289;
number in America, 271, 272 (see Mirza Mohammed Ali)
Beha Ullah, so spelt by Behais, 267, 289
Beirut press, 25, 101, 167
Bibliography, 287-289
Bixley, J. T., 66, 83 note
Boycott, 253, 259
Brahma Samaj, 13
Brittingham, Mrs., 94, 289
Browne, Prof. E. G., 18, 20, 30, 35, 48, 50, 53, 56, 68 note 1, 78, 134,
135, 139, 152, 155, 160, 165, 169, 171-172, 178, 190, 210, 216, 220,
226, 239, 243, 248;
writings of, 14, 37, 245, 265, 287-288;
in Persia, 27, 215-216, 223 note, 229, 235;
in Acca, 43, 71, 182, 183, 184 note 5;
in Cyprus, 43, 225
Buddha, 31, 90, 92
Buddhist, 64, 67, 85, 86, 200
Burial (see Funerals)
Burmah, 13, 64, 83, 274
Campbell, R. J., 12, 84
Carmel, Mt., 127, 195, 257
Celibacy disapproved, 155
Changing documents, 57, 185-189
Charms, 110, 123
Chase, Thornton, 31, 37, 94, 104, 209, 217, 249, 269, 271;
canonized, 278
Cheyne, T. K., 13
Chicago, 98, 116, 119, 154, 265, 267, 269, 270, 271, 279
Christ, Jesus, His teaching superior, 50;
on peace, 72;
Bahais concerning Him, 31, 32, 33, 35, 41, 46, 52, 71, 82-84, 86, 87,
88, 93-107, 104 note 3, 113, 114, 122, 127, 128