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Baha'is believe that this is the body-the Church-that was resurrected after the crucifixion. The eternal Spirit of Christ, which has existed for all time did not die, nor does Christ need a physical body now that He has left the earth. (12:34) After the martyrdom of Christ, to Whom be glory, the disciples were greatly disturbed and disheartened. Even Peter had denied Christ and tried to shun Him. It was a woman, Mary Magdalene, who confirmed the wavering disciples in their faith, saying, 'Was it the body of Christ or the reality of Christ that ye have seen crucified? Surely it was His body. His reality is everlasting and eternal; it hath neither beginning nor ending.' (pup 282) (12:35) The spiritual nature of Christ's reality is demonstrated in the daily lives of His followers: (12:36) For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. (mat 18:20) (12:37) see If we truly believe this, then we are testifying that His spirit, not His physical body, is His true reality.
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