Religions in South Africa, Vol. 2: The Bahá’í Faith

By Independent Forum for Faith and Media

This series of e-booklets was commissioned by the IFFM to provide media professionals with quick reference material on the religious traditions in South Africa. They will be published in the order in which we receive them from the representatives of the faith traditions. This does not imply that it is limited to South Africans, or to media professionals! Indeed, anyone interested in the major faith traditions will surely find much of interest here. Volume 2 discusses the Bahá’í Faith.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Independent Forum for Faith and Media
• Release date: Sep 16, 2012
• ISBN: 9781301115556

Independent Forum for Faith and Media

The Independent Forum for Faith and Media (IFFM; formerly the Independent Forum for Religious Broadcasting – founded 1994) is devoted to promoting spirituality and faith in all aspects of broadcasting, including electronic media.The IFFM exists to promote four aspects of faith based broadcasting:- programmes of worship, teaching or pastoral care for the adherents of the various faiths present in SA- educational programming to assist the South African public to understand the faith communities present in the country- the presentation of the view point of faith based communities on moral and ethical matters or issues of current concern which may be presented or debated in the media- networking to create dialogue and dispel misconceptions.The IFFM works to get the best possible faith based programmes across to you. One of the ways it does this is by helping faith based communities and broadcasters to find each other.The IFFM reaches out in many directions: to Parliament, to Government Departments and ICASA; to broadcasters to get an equitable treatment for faith based communities, and to watch-dog organizations over complaints.Supported by a spectrum of faith based communities, the IFFM invites you to keep up to date with what is happening in faith based broadcasting in South Africa.

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IFFM E-Booklet Series on Religions in South Africa, Vol. 2: The Bahá’í Faith

By the Independent Forum for Faith and Media

Copyright 2012 Independent Forum for Faith and Media

1st Smashwords Edition

ISBN: 9781301115556

Series Editor: Michel Clasquin-Johnson

Material for this volume contributed to the IFFM by the Bahá’í Community of South Africa

Smashwords Edition, License Notes

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The IFFM has commissioned and holds the Creative Commons license for this booklet. Please note that each faith, and the authors of the section for that faith, are responsible for the particular section of the booklet about that faith, and matters to do with a particular faith are not the responsibility of the IFFM.

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Table of Contents

About the IFFM

About this series

Introductory statement

Religious Foundation

Official Sites for Information and Contact

Death, Funerals, etc.

Daily Life

Living the Life

Politics

Leadership and Leadership Structures

The Role of Women

Marriage and Family Life

Social Action

Worldwide Community

Economic Prosperity

Historical Footprint in South Africa

Religious Symbols

Response to Alcohol and Substance Abuse

The Environment

Violence

Crime, Honesty and Trustworthiness

Historical Outline

Main Tenets

Who is 'Authorised'?

Correct forms of Address

Various South African Institutions

Picture Credits

Contact the Editor

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About the IFFM

The Independent Forum for Faith and Media (IFFM; formerly the Independent Forum for Religious Broadcasting – founded 1994) is devoted to promoting spirituality and faith in all aspects of broadcasting, including electronic media.