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What he into the Freemasons or any Ancient Mystic type society?  

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I have never seen any evidence that Baha'u'llah was a Freemason.  I believe that Abdu'l-Baha's 1912 Covenant reached out to groups as Theosophists and Freemasons, but I don't think that Baha'u'llah or Abdu'l-Baha were Masons.  And if they were, I wouldn't see a problem with that.  I am a Mason myself.  Masonry is not, in any way, a religion, but it is a fraternity that seeks to "make good men better."  Joel

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Joel Bjorling

Expertise

I can answer questions on the basic teachings, practices, and history of the Baha`i Faith and can provide information on diverse Baha`i groups (as the Orthodox Baha`is).

Experience

I have personally studied the Baha'i Faith for over twenty years and published a reference book on the Faith entitled THE BAHA'I FAITH; AN HISTORICAL BIBLIOGRAPHY. I also hold a Masters degree in Theological Studies.

Publications
THE BAHA'I FAITH: AN HISTORICAL BIBLIOGRAPHY (Garland Publishing,1985).

Education/Credentials
BA in Behavioral Sciences (Oral Roberts University)
MATS (McCormick Theological Seminary)
Further study, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

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