Best Rob Cacchioni Podcasts (2024)

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"The Divine Assayer" with Shahrooz | #1 | Bridging Beliefs 43:41

3M ago43:41

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A discussion with Rob Cacchioni and Shahrooz Shadbakht on the subject of the Divine Assayer found in the Baha'i Writings. The Divine Assayer is an allegory used to describe how God tests mankind when He makes Himself manifest to his creation. Podcast (apple): https://goo.gl/CM4TmV Podcast (android): https://goo.gl/ovLmps Patreon: https://www.patreo…

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Evolution and the Baha’i Faith - Redefining "Humanity" | part 2 50:44

5M ago50:44

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Part 2 of this deepening on Evolution. What does the Baha'i Faith teach about evolution and the nature of man? We examine the Baha'i Texts on the matter which will hopefully dispel some myths and re-frame the perspective on science and what it means to be "human". Sections: 0:23 Introduction 5:16 Problems Remain 8:44 Missing Link 16:19 The Embryos,…

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Evolution and the Baha’i Faith - Redefining "Humanity" | part 1 1:39:52

3y ago1:39:52

1:39:52

What does the Baha'i Faith teach about the science of evolution? We examine the Baha'i Texts on the matter which will hopefully dispel some myths and re-frame the perspective on science and what it means to be "human". Sections: 1:35 Introduction 11:13 An Ironic Foreshadow 13:10 Man was in the Animal Kingdom 25:50 Function, not Form 43:12 What is ‘…

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The Faith of Saintly Abraham 2:06:41

3+ y ago2:06:41

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Exploring a curious Qur'anic quote, we uncover how Islam addresses exclusivity in Judaism and Christianity through an argument first posited by the Apostle Paul. This same argument then speaks to the Islamic community and solves an Islamic objection to the Baha'i Faith: "You shall have no religion except Islam." Sections: 2:20 Introduction 9:12 Who…

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5 Realms of Existence - Baha'i Cosmology - Part 4 1:17:36

3+ y ago1:17:36

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Part 4 and final episode of a multi-series presentation on this subject. Time stamps below 👇 Spiritual Cosmology examines the structure of reality, it's different stations and realms of Being: God, Manifestations, Prophets, etc. We explore its importance, how it furthers world unity, and lays out a basic Baha'i model. Sections: 1. 3:31 The Primal W…

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5 Realms of Existence - Baha'i Cosmology - Part 3 51:32

4y ago51:32

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Part 3 of a multi-series presentation on this subject. Time stamps below 👇 Spiritual Cosmology examines the structure of reality, it's different stations and realms of Being: God, Angels, Manifestations, Prophets, etc. We explore its importance, how it furthers world unity, and lays out a basic Baha'i model. Sections: 1. 3:07 Multiple Instantiation…

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5 Realms of Existence - Baha'i Cosmology - Part 2 55:10

4y ago55:10

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Part 2 of a multi-series presentation on this subject. Time stamps below 👇 Spiritual Cosmology examines the structure of reality, it's different stations and realms of Being: God, Angels, Manifestations, Prophets, etc. We explore its importance, how it furthers world unity, and lays out a basic Baha'i model. Sections: 1. 0:15 Review of Part 1 2. 6:…

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5 Realms of Existence - Baha'i Cosmology - Part 1 22:29

4+ y ago22:29

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Part 1 of a multi-series presentation on this subject. Time stamps below 👇 Spiritual Cosmology examines the structure of reality, it's different stations and realms of Being: God, Angels, Manifestations, Prophets, etc We explore its importance, how it furthers world unity, and lays out a basic Baha'i model. Sections: 1. 0:31 Introduction 2. 2:01 Un…

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Why Pray? Is God a Narcissist? 56:54

4+ y ago56:54

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Why does God need to be praised all the time? The secular mind may, understandably, find this odd, even narcissistic. We examine how the Baha'i Scriptures deal with this query. Sections: 1. 1:39 Peculiar Practice of Prayer 2. 2:29 Work, Service, and Arts are Worship 3. 3:36 The Mysticism of Prayer 4. 4:56 Doesn’t God Know What You Want? 5. 9:05 Eve…

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The Seal of the Prophets - Part 4 35:11

4+ y ago35:11

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Part 4 of a multi-series presentation on this subject. Time stamps below 👇 I examine the concept of "the Seal of the Prophets" an understandable and widespread Muslim objection that no Messenger of God can come after the Prophet Muhammad. Here we also examine evidence in the Qur'an that points to the need for investigation of the Day of Judgement. …

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The Seal of the Prophets - Part 3 1:10:45

4+ y ago1:10:45

1:10:45

Part 3 of a multi-series presentation on this subject. I examine the concept of "the Seal of the Prophets" an understandable and widespread Muslim objection that no Messenger of God can come after the Prophet Muhammad. We examine Qur'anic passages and the Baha'i Scriptures related to this paramount theme. Sections: 1. 0:35 Review 2. 4:17 "A Wicked …

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The Seal of the Prophets - Part 2 58:30

4+ y ago58:30

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Part 2 of a multi-series presentation on this subject. I examine the concept of "the Seal of the Prophets" an understandable and widespread Muslim objection that no Messenger of God can come after the Prophet Muhammad. We examine Qur'anic passages and the Baha'i Scriptures related to this paramount theme. Sections: 1. 0:44 The Surah of Hud Sufficet…

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The Seal of the Prophets - Part 1 1:21:36

5y ago1:21:36

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Part 1 of a multi-series presentation on this subject. I examine the concept of "the Seal of the Prophets" an understandable and widespread Muslim objection that no Messenger of God can come after the Prophet Muhammad. We examine Qur'anic passages and the Baha'i Scriptures related to this paramount theme. Sections: 1. 1:18 The Problem 2. 1:53 Agree…

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The Importance of Studying Religion: A Global Gathering 24:37

5+ y ago24:37

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Regardless of our beliefs - Baha'i, Atheist, Christian, Secular, Buddhist, or Jewish - we must strive to pass through the stages of knowledge, understanding, and to find the beauty others see in their beliefs. Only then can we truly grasp why people adhere to theses beliefs and understand human psychology. This is independent of whether the belief …

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Preaching: 'Don't Push Your Views On Me' 48:35

5+ y ago48:35

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Passionate believers seek to spread their beliefs, often antagonizing those who don’t agree. They “push their beliefs” on others. Do only religious or political people do so? How is sharing one’s belief system (proclamation) congruent with social progress and being a genuine person? What is proselytizing? How is this related to truth claims? Can th…

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'Religion is for Sheep; By the Powerful' 9:57

5+ y ago9:57

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Are religious people conformists, sheep following the herd, upholding the status quo? Do only religious people do this? Further, did people in power create religion to control the masses? Does history uphold either of these claim? Sections: 0:25 Anyone Can be Sheep 1:30 It Doesn't Imply it's True or False 2:13 Ethics and Societal Norms 4:33 'Religi…

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The Psychoanalysis of Belief 50:09

5+ y ago50:09

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Some people offer 'psychological needs' for why others accept religion. This leads them to ignore religion's truth-claims, and takes the place of rational investigation. In such cases they can as brush-off tactics. However, the psychoanalysis of unbelief can ignore secular arguments against religion. I propose that psychoanalysis of thought is not …

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The Ethics of Belief 22:41

5+ y ago22:41

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Do we have a duty to investigate? And when trying to understand others' perspectives and beliefs should we find the most rational representation of it or point at the silliest easiest versions? These questions will be explored in this video. Sections: 2:49 Duty of Inquiry and Sincerity 13:33 Interpretation of Texts Download MP3 and PDF here YouTube…

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Jesus was Crucified According to the Qur'an 52:40

5+ y ago52:40

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According to many Muslims (not all), their understanding of the Qur'an 4:157 is that it denies Jesus' crucifixion, however the Bible not only believes in it but emphasizes it as central! How can these two Holy Books be reconciled? Sections: 1. 1:08 Text in Question 2. 7:44 The Bahá'í Interpretation 3. 11:08 The Same Fruit - Consistent with Self - A…

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Religion Causes War, Hatred, and Division 1:39:59

6y ago1:39:59

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There are multiple aspects to this concern. One is that “inherently by being religious you’re X religion and therefore not Y religion, placing people into categories or camps of Us and Them, which makes religion essentially divisive.” So to be secular is seen as being neutral. We'll examine the Bahá'í Writings and see what they say on this issue as…

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Unity of Religion: How Do We Talk About It? 4:49:34

6y ago4:49:34

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A brief introductory study of The Unity of Religion in the Bahá'í Writings. I will first present what the "Unity of Religion" briefly is, and subsequently will discuss the barriers and bridges to this concept. Sections: 1:09 One Common Faith - What is "The Unity of Religion"? 32:01 Does Not Invalidate 1:08:49 Independent Investigation of Truth 1:34…

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The Great Beyond: Afterlife in the Bahá'í Faith 5:12:27

6y ago5:12:27

5:12:27

A brief introductory study of the "worlds beyond", "next world", or "life after death" in the Bahá'í Writings. This is the full presentation, all 7 parts. Sections: 0:44 Intro 1:13 The Great Beyond - An Apt Expression 3:29 The Womb and the World - The Limits of Knowing 12:25 No Physical Form - Made Up of Heavenly Elements 16:50 World of Exemplars -…

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The Bible is Authentic According to the Qur'an 44:00

6y ago44:00

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What does the Qur'an say about the Bible - the Jewish and Christian Scriptures? Some Muslims claim these Texts have been corrupted. We look at the Qur'an and the Bahá’í Writings and see the validity of the Bible confirmed. We find that, when the Qur'an speaks of "corruption of the Texts" this refers to corruption of the meaning through interpretati…

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Politics and The Bahá’í Faith: Non-Interference and the New Model 2:13:08

6y ago2:13:08

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A brief introductory study of politics and the Bahá'í Writings. This Deepening explores concepts in the Bahá’í Faith related to politics: Baha'u'llah's injunction against Baha'is interfering in secular and partisan politics of any form. We explore how the Bahá’í Faith is political in the original sense of the term: a science of governance, or the o…

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Why Bahá'ís Pray Facing Baha'u'llah: Iblis, Qiblih, and Anthropomorphism 46:36

6y ago46:36

46:36

In Islam it is categorically forbidden to pray to anything or anyone other than Almighty God. Everyday, when Bahá'ís performing their "Obligatory Prayer" or "Salát" or "Namáz", they face and prostrate towards Baha'u'llah's resting place and Shrine in Bahji, Israel. And technically it isn't to the Shrine as much as it is to Baha'u'llah Himself, beca…

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Is the Buddha Agnostic? God in Buddhism 2:40:48

6y ago2:40:48

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A brief introductory study of God and gods according to the Buddhist scriptures. We also examine the Bahá'í Writings to shed light on its authenticity. Sections: 0:38 Intro 12:10 Buddhist Scriptural Authenticity 23:34 Limits of Language 42:44 Gods Abound 1:01:44 Buddha Above Gods 1:15:44 Buddha Worshipped by Gods 1:47:02 Buddha is the Dharma 1:50:0…

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Importance of Knowledge, Reason, and Independent Investigation in Bahá'í Writings 2:32:16

6y ago2:32:16

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A brief introductory study on the concepts of knowledge, reason, and 'independent investigation of truth' found in the Bahá'í Writings. Sections: 0:39 The Supreme Gift - Significance of Intellect and Reason 7:16 The Path of Knowledge - Importance of Knowledge 17:49 The Independent Search for Truth 32:43 The Fragrant Sword - Arguments and the Spark …

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International Auxiliary Language: the Bahá'í Vision 21:46

6y ago21:46

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A brief introductory study of the 'International Auxiliary Language' found in the Bahá'í Writings. What is it? How should it be established? What are its rules? Who can create it? etc. Sections: 0:39 Establishment 11:22 A Literary and Sophisticated Language 12:55 Features and Means of Selection/Creation Download MP3 and PDF here: https://drive.goog…

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False Prophets: The Bible Teaches Independent Investigation 47:53

6y ago47:53

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A brief introductory study of Biblical approach to Prophetic claims. We examine the warnings for false prophets in the Bible, then see what Jesus and the Bible teaches about Prophets, and our duty to sincerely independently investigate, whether or not the Bahá'í Faith is true. Sections: 0:39 Intro 4:18 Warnings of False Prophets 9:26 Independent In…

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Are we Divine? Atman is Brahman 57:58

6y ago57:58

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A brief introductory study of the Hindu teaching of "Atman is Brahman". How can this be reconciled with the Bahá'í Writings? Sections: 0:39 Intro 2:49 What is the issue? 8:25 Bahá'í view of Religion 10:51 'Problem' texts 21:15 Bahá'í definitions of 'God' 31:56 Counter texts 43:53 Finding our self Download MP3 and PDF here: https://drive.google.com/…

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Is the Bahá'í Faith a Utopian Vision? Empathizing with Incredulity 48:16

6y ago48:16

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A brief introductory study of the objection "The Bahá'í vision of the future and solution to the world's problems are utopian and impossible to achieve." here we first look at the Bahá'í Writings and then offer some thoughts that may bridge the gap of understanding between us and the seeker. Sections: 0:39 Intro 6:43 That’s Not an Argument – Ideali…

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35 Common Objections to the Bahá'í Faith 30:45

6y ago30:45

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Baha’u’llah claims His Faith is the fulfillment of the long-awaited expectations of all the great religions, when all humanity will be united in “one universal cause, one common faith.” When all the races and people of the world will work together toward a single world order, where war will cease in a universal brotherhood. While beautiful , this i…

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Bridging Beliefs

Rob Cacchioni

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"The Divine Assayer" with Shahrooz | #1 | Bridging Beliefs 43:41

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Evolution and the Baha’i Faith - Redefining "Humanity" | part 2 50:44

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Evolution and the Baha’i Faith - Redefining "Humanity" | part 1 1:39:52

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The Faith of Saintly Abraham 2:06:41

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5 Realms of Existence - Baha'i Cosmology - Part 4 1:17:36

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5 Realms of Existence - Baha'i Cosmology - Part 3 51:32

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5 Realms of Existence - Baha'i Cosmology - Part 2 55:10

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5 Realms of Existence - Baha'i Cosmology - Part 1 22:29

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Why Pray? Is God a Narcissist? 56:54

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The Seal of the Prophets - Part 4 35:11

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The Seal of the Prophets - Part 3 1:10:45

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The Seal of the Prophets - Part 2 58:30

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The Seal of the Prophets - Part 1 1:21:36

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The Importance of Studying Religion: A Global Gathering 24:37

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Preaching: 'Don't Push Your Views On Me' 48:35

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'Religion is for Sheep; By the Powerful' 9:57

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The Psychoanalysis of Belief 50:09

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The Ethics of Belief 22:41

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Jesus was Crucified According to the Qur'an 52:40

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Religion Causes War, Hatred, and Division 1:39:59

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Unity of Religion: How Do We Talk About It? 4:49:34

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The Great Beyond: Afterlife in the Bahá'í Faith 5:12:27

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The Bible is Authentic According to the Qur'an 44:00

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Politics and The Bahá’í Faith: Non-Interference and the New Model 2:13:08

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Why Bahá'ís Pray Facing Baha'u'llah: Iblis, Qiblih, and Anthropomorphism 46:36

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Is the Buddha Agnostic? God in Buddhism 2:40:48

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Importance of Knowledge, Reason, and Independent Investigation in Bahá'í Writings 2:32:16

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International Auxiliary Language: the Bahá'í Vision 21:46

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False Prophets: The Bible Teaches Independent Investigation 47:53

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Are we Divine? Atman is Brahman 57:58

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Is the Bahá'í Faith a Utopian Vision? Empathizing with Incredulity 48:16

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35 Common Objections to the Bahá'í Faith 30:45

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