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How does the public react to the phenomenon of a new religion?.. if the new religion is not persecuted, the predominant response is skepticism and rejection, and often scorn and mockery also. The new Gospel is a "stumbling block" to the Christians and "foolishness to those who do not believe in God". (55:1) The Baha'i Faith gives a particular challenge to orthodox Christians who cannot see its existence as other than a threat to their long-held and cherished beliefs. Many, unable to examine the claim of Baha'u'llah objectively because they are not sufficiently unbiased and detached from their old-fashioned traditional doctrines, nevertheless pass judgment on the Cause of God..
(55:2)
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