I know you must be wondering what has the Hutton Enquiry to do with anything other than politics and the murder of Dr David Kelly!!

Well, we should look into what Kelly believed in, may be! Dr Kelly converted to Baha'i Faith several years before his suicide. There were speculations that this may be one of the causes that have led to taking his own life!

So let us have a closer look at this faith:

Baha'i Faith

Its central theme is that humanity is one single race and that the day has come for its unification in one global society.


"The Baha'i's Faith is the youngest of the world's independent religions. Its founder, Bahuallah (1817-1892), is regarded by Bahuallah as the most recent in the line of Messengers of God that stretches back beyond recorded time and that includes Abraham, Moses, Buddha, Zoroaster, Christ and Muhammad.

The central theme of Bahuallah's message is that humanity is one single race and that the day has come for its unification in one global society. God, Bahuallah said, has set in motion historical forces that are breaking down traditional barriers of race, class, creed, and nation and that will, in time, give birth to a universal civilization. The principal challenge facing the peoples of the earth is to accept the fact of their oneness and to assist the processes of unification.

One of the purposes of the Bahai Faith is to help make this possible. A worldwide community of some five million Baha'is, representative of most of the nations, races and cultures on earth, is working to give Baha'i's teachings practical effect. Their experience will be a source of encouragement to all who share their vision of humanity as one global family and the earth as one homeland."

For more visit: www.bahai.org

Here is another summary of this faith:

The Baha'is are strict in their moral standards. They do not drink, are prohibited from joining political parties (which are seen as promoting disunity), are forbidden to lie.

Do you see any similarties between this Faith and Islam?

Interesting.

As I recall, my 7th grade teacher at Punahou, Mr. Breneman, was a Baha'i convert. They accept the legitimacy of all previous prophets.

Baha'i Origins:

"Baha'i is an offspring of the Babi sect which originated from Islam. The Babi religion was founded by Mirza 'Ali Mohammad of Shiraz, Iran. Mohammad proclaimed that a new prophet from God would appear and overturn old beliefs and customs, ushering in a new era.

In 1844, Mirza 'Ali Mohammad1, also known as Siyyid 'Ali Mohammad (1819-1850)2, began proclaiming his beliefs and took on the title of the "Bab", which has the Persian meaning "Gateway".1 On May 23, 1844, he announced "The Declaration of Bab".

The "Bab's" teachings spread over Iran, instigating resistance from both the Shi'ite Muslim clergy and the government. The "Bab" was arrested and incarcerated until he was executed in 1850. There were executions of 20,000 "Babi" followers as well."

http://www.christianstudycenter.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=63


"On May 23, 1844, in Shiraz, Persia, a young man known as the Báb announced the imminent appearance of the Messenger of God awaited by all the peoples of the world. The title Báb means "the Gate." Although Himself the bearer of an independent revelation from God, the Báb declared that His purpose was to prepare mankind for this advent.

Swift and savage persecution at the hands of the dominant Muslim clergy followed this announcement. The Báb was arrested, beaten, imprisoned, and finally on July 9, 1850 was executed in the public square of the city of Tabriz. Some 20,000 of His followers perished in a series of massacres throughout Persia. Today, the majestic building with the golden dome, overlooking the Bay of Haifa, Israel, and set amidst beautiful gardens, is the Shrine where the Báb's earthly remains are entombed."

http://www.bahai.org/article-1-2-0-5.html

What is the influcence of the Bahai`e in the occupied Palestine as of day ?


Seham do you mean :

(a) Dr Kelly regretted having converted ?

(b) The British authorities persecuted (most unlikely) him because of this ?