Help with explaining my Bahai beliefs?

Question

recently i got a wrist band that says "Baha'i" on it, and i'm proud of my beliefs, but i don't know how to explain them to my friends and family members who are Christians!! most are very ignorant of any religion(including there own), yet they criticize my beliefs!!! i try and explain my beliefs, yet some say i'm going to h**l?!

usually it goes like: what's Baha'i?= my beliefs("my religion" pisses them off)

what is that?= basically i believe there is more than one way to god than Jesus...

and then things get heated and they usually tell me i should stop, or I'm going to h**l, or shake there head in disgust or a combination of all 3.. :) i usually mention in there how jews are going to h**l??, cause it's the christian way or the highway!

so what can i do/say?

Answer 1

Baha'i is the idea of deism, however through the Abrahamic God. Show them why you chose this religion, as Baha'i's ideas are very logical.  

Answer 2

Jesus is the judge of who goes to h**l, not your friends and family. The Bible is God's word and the Lord Jesus Christ clearly says that he IS the way to the father!

Answer 3

Tell them to look it up on wikipedia.

Answer 4

Just tell them the truth: Baha'i World Faith is a watered-down attempt at unifying the other big religions under monotheism, and they accept everybody.  Oh except for women, who still can't hold the highest clergy ranks in Baha'i.  And g**s.

Answer 5

Take a moment and listen to what your family has to say about their belief, and then explain your belief to them...bd

Answer 6

Well.....I wrote out a long response but it never got posted.....so I'll just be brief.

-Study the Writings daily so you'll become more knowledgeable.

-Pray for their hearts and minds to open.

-Never engage in argumentation.

-Offer the Faith as a servant would be offering a priceless gift to a king.

-Ask for inspiration while speaking to them.

-Find out someone nearby who can help you out.

-Let your deeds and actions be the best way to teach your family.

-Be patient. They might not acknowledge the Faith in this lifetime. All you can do is 'sow the seeds'. God will harvest things in His time.

-ignore & forgive the rantings of those who attack you....but defend the Faith with courage and wisdom.

Good luck my friend!

Answer 7

Say it's about finding a spiritual path in more than one way, and also about uniting the world.