How to Address the Challenges in Understanding the Essence of Religion

This presentation will explore how the Central Figures of the Baháʼí Faith address the challenges associated with the development of fundamentalism and work to revive the concept of one common faith and the essential nature of religion. The discussion will delve into the Baháʼí understanding of religion itself, its various types, and its significance. Furthermore, it will examine the twin (concrete and symbolic) aspects of religions, touch upon Eastern and Western religious traditions, and explore the intrinsic relationships between philosophy, psychology, science, and religion. The presentation will also touch upon the concept of “Religion in the Making” and the specific purpose of the Baháʼí Revelation, drawing upon sources such as The Persian Bayan, Seven Proofs, Gems of Divine Mystery, Iqan, Tablet of Wisdom, Hidden Words, and Tablet of Temple.