Miracle

Literal miracles

• Christ#Virgin birth (of Christ only)

Not literal miracles

• Resurrection
• Speaking in tongues

Miracles in other scriptures

• Bible#Miracles

Belief in miracles not rejected but importance minimized

"...the belief in the possibility of miracles has never been rejected in the Teachings. Their importance, however, has been minimized."

(From a letter dated December 31, 1937 written on behalf of the Guardian to an individual believer, in Lights of Guidance, no. 1637)

See also

• Some Answered Questions, Chapter 10, pars. 3-5
• Some Answered Questions, Chapter 22

Miracles are always possible as God can bring any change in the operation of the laws He created

"...To reject miracles on the ground that they imply a breach of the laws of nature is a very shallow, well-nigh a stupid argument, inasmuch as God Who is the Author of the universe can, in His Wisdom and Omnipotence, bring any change, no matter how temporary, in the operation of the laws which He Himself has created.

(From a letter dated February 27, 1938 written on behalf of the Guardian to an individual believer, in Lights of Guidance, no. 1638)

The operation of miracles is not necessarily illogical; Author of all laws in the universe can alter them

"The operation of miracles is not necessarily irrational or illogical. It does by no means constitute a limitation of the Omnipotence of God. The belief in the possibilities of miracles, on the contrary, implies that God's power is beyond any limitation whatsoever. For it is only logical to believe that the Creator, Who is the sole Author of all the laws operating in the universe, is above them and can, therefore, if He deems it necessary, alter them at His Own Will. We, as humans, cannot possibly attempt to read His Mind, and to fully grasp His Wisdom. Mystery is therefore an inseparable part of true religion, and as such, should be recognized by the believers."

(From a letter of the Guardian to an individual believer, October 1, 1935: Canadian Bahá'í News, February 1968, p. 11, in Lights of Guidance, no. 1641)

The harmony of science and religion does not imply that truth is limited to current scientific concepts; miracles, Manifestations of God, and religion itself are not explicable by scientific theories

"To any of your friends who are confused on this issue, you can explain that the principle of harmony between religion and science, while it enables us, with the help of reason, to see through the falsity of superstitions, does not imply that truth is limited to what can be explained by current scientific concepts. Not only do all religions have their miracles and mysteries, but religion itself, and certain fundamental religious concepts, such as the nature of the Manifestations of God, are far from being explicable by present-day scientific theories."

(On behalf of the Universal House of Justice, 1986-10-27)