The anti-ethnic studies law passed by the state prohibits teachings that "promote the overthrow of the United States government," "promote resentment toward a race or class of people," "are designed primarily for pupils of a particular ethnic group," and/or "advocate ethnic solidarity instead of the treatment of pupils as individuals".
It is in this light that we can appreciate Spinoza's claim that "one should not look for the causes and natural foundations of the state in the teachings of reason" (1/7).
The Bahá'í teachings state that the unification of humanity is the paramount issue in the religious and political conditions of the present world.
Bahá'í teachings state that God is too great for humans to fully comprehend, or to create a complete and accurate image of, by themselves.
The Bahá'í teachings state that the attributes which are applied to God are used to translate Godliness into human terms and also to help individuals concentrate on their own attributes in worshipping God to develop their potentialities on their spiritual path.
Although the practice initially enjoyed considerable support from Chinese officialdom, by the mid- to late-1990s, the Communist Party and public security organizations increasingly viewed Falun Gong as a potential threat due to its size, independence from the state, and spiritual teachings.
McAllister and DesJarlias have clung on in conservative red states, where biblical teachings about forgiveness and mercy are taken seriously.
Hugh Urban of Ohio State University states that these teachings bear similarities to Gnosticism, although he doubts that Hubbard was well versed in Gnostic thought.
The Watch Tower Society rejects accusations that it is a false prophet, stating that its teachings are not inspired or infallible, and that it has not claimed its predictions were "the words of Jehovah".
As a publicly supported institution and a reputable university, Ball State cannot countenance religious teachings being presented as science.
