This is the reasons many countries have banned them and asked them not to conduct BCC for non-Baha'i children. But Baha'is have their own deceptive way of doing what the UHJ says them to do.
A-This is what they say
Bahá'í classes in Australian schools growing.
There are now over 4000 students attending Bahá'í education classes in Australian state schools, according to a report prepared by the National Office of Bahá'í Education.
The classes were first taught 15 years ago and have since spread to Northern Territory, Queensland, Victoria, and Western Australia, where they are offered as an alternative within the religious education program in government schools.
While the classes were originally started by Bahá'í parents who wanted their children to learn about their own religion, almost 90% of the students now attending the classes come from families that do not profess the Bahá'í Faith.
Growing Appeal
According to the national education development officer, Judy Beames, many non-Bahá'í parents choose the classes for their children because they are attracted by the emphasis placed on the oneness of religion.
"The students are taught to respect all the major religions of the world and to understand that no matter what religion one has, we all worship the same God - only the name and form of worship differ," she said.
"We find that many parents who are not Bahá'ís themselves value this approach to religious education for their children."
Parents also appreciate the focus placed on the development of virtues such as kindness, honesty and love, Ms. Beames explained.
Bahá'ís believe that every child is a storehouse of virtues waiting to be developed," she said.
"By noticing when a child is practising a virtue, we support them in their spiritual environment.
"Bahá'ís believe that the development of spiritual qualities in individuals is the foundation of a peaceful world."
A Community Service
Ms. Beames stressed that the classes are offered as a service to the community, and do not seek to convert or indoctrinate the children.
"One of the fundamental principles of Bahá'í education is to facilitate the development of the capacity to think, independently and objecively, and actively seek truth by this means," she said. "So students are encouraged to question and explore."
Teachers of the classes are accredited and go through a standard approval process, which includes fulfilment of any state education department requirements. "Teachers are encouraged to undertake continuous training and we offer training courses on a regular basis," she said.
After serving as the national education development officer for the past five years, Ms Beames is about to take up a new position as moral education coordinator for the Bahá'í community of Tanzania.
She will be replaced in December by Kath Podger, a visual arts teacher and community artist from Sydney.
https://bahai-library.com/newspapers/2002/021200.html
The classes were first taught 15 years ago and have since spread to Northern Territory, Queensland, Victoria, and Western Australia, where they are offered as an alternative within the religious education program in government schools.
While the classes were originally started by Bahá'í parents who wanted their children to learn about their own religion, almost 90% of the students now attending the classes come from families that do not profess the Bahá'í Faith.
Growing Appeal
According to the national education development officer, Judy Beames, many non-Bahá'í parents choose the classes for their children because they are attracted by the emphasis placed on the oneness of religion.
"The students are taught to respect all the major religions of the world and to understand that no matter what religion one has, we all worship the same God - only the name and form of worship differ," she said.
"We find that many parents who are not Bahá'ís themselves value this approach to religious education for their children."
Parents also appreciate the focus placed on the development of virtues such as kindness, honesty and love, Ms. Beames explained.
Bahá'ís believe that every child is a storehouse of virtues waiting to be developed," she said.
"By noticing when a child is practising a virtue, we support them in their spiritual environment.
"Bahá'ís believe that the development of spiritual qualities in individuals is the foundation of a peaceful world."
A Community Service
Ms. Beames stressed that the classes are offered as a service to the community, and do not seek to convert or indoctrinate the children.
"One of the fundamental principles of Bahá'í education is to facilitate the development of the capacity to think, independently and objecively, and actively seek truth by this means," she said. "So students are encouraged to question and explore."
Teachers of the classes are accredited and go through a standard approval process, which includes fulfilment of any state education department requirements. "Teachers are encouraged to undertake continuous training and we offer training courses on a regular basis," she said.
After serving as the national education development officer for the past five years, Ms Beames is about to take up a new position as moral education coordinator for the Bahá'í community of Tanzania.
She will be replaced in December by Kath Podger, a visual arts teacher and community artist from Sydney.
https://bahai-library.com/newspapers/2002/021200.html
Mission Statement
• Baha’i education classes aim to contribute to the awakening and development of the spiritual nature of every child attending the classes, complementing the material and physical education provided by schools.• In Baha’i education classes the development of spiritual attributes or virtues common to all the world’s major religions are emphasised. In addition Baha’i education classes attempt to develop within the students the knowledge, skills, understandings and attitudes required to be world citizens and to embrace the equality of all peoples regardless of race, religion, nation, class, or gender.
• Students participating in Baha’i education classes explore ways in which they may be able to contribute to society and serve humanity.
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