Love from an atheist.

https://www.reddit.com/r/bahai/comments/e6ttiv/love_from_an_atheist/

created by Kamiab_G on 06/12/2019 at 04:47 UTC

64 upvotes, 5 top-level comments (showing 5)

Hey guys,

I'm an Iranian atheist and just wanted to say that I love you all and I am deeply sorry about how the Iranian government is treating Bahá'í people. My mother is a teacher and she used to tell me about her wonderful Bahá'í students who were always caring but unfortunately were treated with cruelty. It is devastating that Bahá'í kids no longer can have access to basic education.

I really hope for a better future for all of us. I thought this post might cheer some of you up. <3

Comments

Comment by ninepoints at 06/12/2019 at 05:17 UTC

17 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Thank you! That means a lot. Honestly, the Baha'i community is so grateful to the many brave souls in the secular and academic communities, within Iran and abroad, who have repeatedly come to the defense of the Baha'is. My wife is Iranian-American but was born here, and we would love to be able to visit the places where her parents and grandparents grew up in Iran. Sadly, I don't know if that would be wise given the continued persecution of the Baha'is. We can use all the support we can get.

Again, thank you for your kindness and for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.

Comment by parthian_shot at 06/12/2019 at 07:36 UTC

5 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Thanks for the kind words!

Comment by [deleted] at 06/12/2019 at 15:19 UTC*

6 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Much appreciation for these sentiments!

The Baha'is see the present as dark but the future as ultimately bright for the whole of humanity. And I hope those of us striving for the world's betterment and development can make the world one that preserves the rights, dignity, and wellbeing of all people.