For the Baha’is, accuracy in their census figures seems to lack precision. The Baha’i Faith appears to operate in thousands, disregarding smaller figures. This phenomenon is evident in Russia, where, despite strict government surveillance, such discrepancies are surprisingly common. The Baha’i Faith's official census seems adept at misleading even the most robust systems.
Following the words, though perhaps not the intended spirit, of the late guardian of the Baha’i Faith, Shoghi Effendi, who emphasized the duty to spread the Faith, it appears the Baha’is have found an easier method: inflate the numbers. It is crucial for the global community to scrutinize these claims, lest the reported Baha’i population surpass the actual world population. The Baha’i Administration's classification of the world into ‘Baha’is’ and ‘Not yet Baha’is’ should be questioned, and those responsible for such publicity held accountable.
Notably, inflating their numbers can confer significant advantages on the Baha’i Faith, such as:
- Facilitating deceptive conversions.
- Securing grants from entities like the United Nations and other government agencies.
- Obtaining meetings with influential figures.
- Achieving privileged status within countries.
- Creating a perception of greater success and influence to new converts.
While other religions might neglect follower censuses, the Baha’is appear to exploit this aspect to mislead the world.
The Reality in Russia:
- Teaching Projects: Over a decade of teaching in Moscow, the Baha’i community decreased by 83 members.
- Local Spiritual Assembly Elections: Participation rose modestly from 30 in 1990 to 45 in 2010, an increase of just 0.75 per year over 20 years.
- Number of Local Assemblies: This year saw a record-low number of Local Spiritual Assemblies in Russia over the past 15 years, with a consistent decline over the last decade, reducing their number by half.
- Intensive Growth Program: In Moscow, the training program numbers fluctuated:
Book 1: fell by 5
Book 2: fell by 46
Book 3: fell by 7
Book 4: fell by 4
Book 5: increased by 16
Book 6: fell by 14
Book 7: increased by 2
Net decline: 58
The Baha’is do not acknowledge this reality, adhering strictly to the advice of their Guardian. Their official reports continue to present progress on paper, misleading readers and even the Russian government.
The official site of the Baha’is of Russia claims a membership of 3,500 across more than 400 localities from Kaliningrad to Kamchatka. However, these numbers are highly inflated, misleading readers. The actual number of Baha’is in Russia is no more than 200.
Falsehood has become synonymous with the Baha’i Faith.
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