How is Belief Science different from the Baha’i faith?
The Church of Belief Science is based on a philosophy that is unique in its idea that what is known or understood comes from agreement through social interaction. This is in stark contrast to the Baha’i faith that believes that what is understood derives from an existing, objective god-force which takes multiple forms (as described by prophets, for example). Belief Scientists believe that any conceptions of a god as an absolute supreme being derives from consensualizing—socially coming to agreement and acting upon what is agreed as true. So therefore, any “god” would be within the sphere of social discourse; literally, the “god” would be between people and among people, but not outside human interaction. The Baha’i faith is founded on a belief in an objective god, whereas Belief Science is founded on a belief that what is understood to be “true” derives from people in communion and is inherent in relationships. It is possible that some Belief Scientists might come together to believe t
