Episode 203: The Baha'i Faith [Part 1] with Steve Matthews and James Walker

<p>You have probably seen the bumper sticker "COEXIST" made up of several different symbols representing different belief systems and religions. But that bumper sticker is a command, an imperative. The fundamental question about that bumper sticker is "Who is issuing this command?" </p><p><strong><br>The Baha'i Faith</strong> is no exception to this inclusivism. They attempt to affirm that other religions are valid revelations of God and even ascribe to some of the teachings of Jesus. But this inclusivism is not really inclusive, as the only proper interpretation of the world's religions is given through the ultimate authority of the Baha'i faith, Baha’u’llah, who died in 1892. </p><p><br></p><p>This week James Walker, the president of Watchman Fellowship, speaks with counter-cult apologist Steve Matthews who gives us an in-depth analysis of the Baha'i faith and why their doctrines of inclusivism and of Jesus are both contradictory and in error. </p><p><strong><br>Steve Matthews</strong>  is a Christian countercult apologist who is not only passionate about researching the more established cults, but also in responding to the newer emerging groups as well. He has his M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Trinity International University and is involved in launching ExaminingTheCults.<br><br></p><p><strong>Related Links: </strong>Free access to some related Watchman Profiles:</p><ul> <li>Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on<strong> The Baha'i Faith</strong> by Robert Pardon: <a href="https://www.watchman.org/Bahai">watchman.org/Bahai</a> </li> <li>Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on <strong>Shia Islam</strong> by W. Dr. Mike Edens: <a href="https://www.watchman.org/Shia">watchman.org/Shia</a> </li> <li>Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on <strong>The Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam</strong> by Eric Pement:<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.watchman.org/Ahmadiyya">watchman.org/Ahmadiyya</a> </li> <li>Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on <strong>Islam</strong> by James Walker: <a href="https://www.watchma