Comparative Views: Consequence of "Sin"

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Originally Posted by BruceDLimber

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Given that one of the central Baha'i principles is Individual Investigation of Truth--that is, that it is every person's duty to investigate the various religions, decide where the truth lies, and follow that!--, no, choosing another path is not sinful. This is one of the reasons why the Baha'i scriptures explcitly recognize and praise the other great religions.

I generally agree. I would suppose that if one rejected *all* of the Prophets, and the Religions of God, then I could see that one has in fact then denied the Holy Spirit. Also I would suppose there is a difference from choosing one or another religion and actively denying any. Not sure exactly how that would play out.