For alot of them it isn ' t even about jobs . It ' s isn ' t even about Trump they know he ' s kind of a scumbag . They figure they are screwed either way , but THIS way they get to watch the smug campus intelligentsia and rich technocratic elite scream out in impotent rage . <| sep |> Je vois , c ' est juste le fait que a enlve l ' aspect comptence du bourreau que tu trouves chouette . Bah c ' est pareil avec le gibet , la chambre gaz , la noyade , la chaise lectrique . Dans tous les cas j ' ai du mal qualifier a de beau . <| sep |> This shit wouldn ' t fly in Philly . Boo with the rest of us or GTFO <| sep |> This is why the writings and the institutions hold the authority , not the varying conditions of the believers . It ' s also arguably why there is such an emphasis on independent investigation of the truth , in terms of studying the writings for oneself . The Baha ' i Faith is both very clear and simple in its basic principles and complex and nuanced the deeper one gets into it . For instance both of those positions you mention of difference you have encountered with Baha ' i ' s have an element of rightness about them if everyone had to believe every last word before coming into the Faith it would probably not grow , and yet there are many challenges to face as to what is claimed and asserted in the writings , and this takes time to process and develop into a relationship with . Historical context can help make sense of some of the more abstruse elements , but that takes time and learning about . It is understood that Baha ' i is the spirit of the age , someone can be a Baha ' i in attitude , in approach to life and others , and not necessarily be aware of it in terms of this name or association . Love and unity are primary in this Faith in relation to others , not doctrine , but doctrine equally has a place and orients the Faith . They work together . There are definite assertions made by Baha ' u ' llah about matters pertaining to belief and laws , about what we are being called to transform in ourselves and in the world that are clear and confrontational , as to the command and intention . But this is a matter for each individual to approach and navigate , between them and God . I would urge you to look to the writings themselves for you will likely be perplexed by the difference you find in the believers .