He was also delighted to hear of the incorporation of Anchorage. The Faith is certainly going ahead by leaps and bounds in the “barren North”! (83) ALASKA—Spirit of confidence (83) ALASKA—Spirit of confidence He was delighted with all the good news you conveyed of the progress of the Cause in Alaska, the radio broadcasts, the new believers, and the spirit of confidence and devotion which animates you all in serving our precious Faith. (84) ALASKA—Unity of believers (84) ALASKA—Unity of believers He was very happy to hear of the unity of the Alaskan Bahá’ís; they are a Community particularly dear to his heart, and he hopes that in the years to come the Cause will make remarkable progress in that land. (85) ANTI-CHRIST (85) ANTI-CHRIST We do not believe in Anti-Christ in the sense the Christians do. Anyone who violently and determinedly sought to oppose the Manifestation could be called an “anti-Christ,” such as the Vazír in the Báb’s day, Ḥájí Mírzá Aqásí. (86) CHRIST—RESURRECTION (86) CHRIST—RESURRECTION We do not believe that there was a bodily resurrection after the crucifixion of Christ, but that there was a time after His ascension when His disciples perceived spiritually His true greatness and realized He was eternal in being. This is what has been reported symbolically in the New Testament and been misunderstood. His eating with His disciples after resurrection is the same thing. (87) CHRIST—Virgin Birth (87) CHRIST—Virgin Birth What science calls a virgin birth we do not associate with that of Jesus Christ, which we believe to have been a miracle and a sign of His Prophethood. In this matter we are in entire agreement with the most orthodox church views. (88) FEAR—Overcoming fear (88) FEAR—Overcoming fear He will certainly pray that you may entirely over-come your fear-complex. When you concentrate your thoughts on realizing that you now belong to Bahá’u’lláh, are His servant whom He loves and will always help, if you ask Him to, and that the great spiritual strength of the Cause of God is behind you for you to draw upon, you will soon see your fears melting away. (89) FOOD-Storage (89) FOOD-Storage With regard to the storing of food—this is something which the Spiritual Assembly will have to determine, based on local conditions; and based on discussions with Local Authorities. The Guardian feels it is not a subject which can be generally legislated upon. (90) GOD—Nature of our Knowledge (90) GOD—Nature of our Knowledge