Declaration of the Bab
- In 1844, Siyyid Ali-Muhammad (known by His title, the Bab, which means "the Gate") announced that He was the bearer of a Divine Revelation whose aim was to prepare the world for a Messenger of God--Baha'u'llah. The anniversary of that declaration is celebrated by Baha'is and their friends all over the world.
Van Gilmer’s remarks on unity were insightful and well spoken. I particularly like his explanation of the number 9 being the highest of the single digit numbers, rather than saying simply that it is the highest number, because it is less confusing. Calling attention to the many symbols and circles of inclusion in the Baha’i House of Worship ornamental structure was a good way to explain the symbolism of unity. Well done!
Rich Young (July 7, 2014 at 8:22 PM)