Bahá'í
Orthodox Bahá'í Faith (Mason Remey lineage)
15/40· ModerateConfidence: Medium
Small Bahá'í offshoot following Mason Remey's 1960 succession claim against the Universal House of Justice. Declared covenant-breakers by mainstream Faith.
CLCI radar
Moderate / High-Demand
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control4/10
Information Control4/10
Thought Control4/10
Emotional Control3/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — small Bahá'í offshoot following Mason Remey's 1960 succession claim; declared covenant-breakers by mainstream Faith.
Founded
1960
Members
Few hundred
Active in
USA
In context
Mason Remey (1874–1974), an American Bahá'í Hand of the Cause, claimed in 1960 to be the second Guardian of the Faith. Declared covenant-breaker by Shoghi Effendi's widow and most Hands. Small surviving Orthodox Bahá'í Faith continues.
Timeline
- 1960Remey's succession claim
- 1974Remey dies
Sources
- Various Bahá'í-studies academic work
We cite sources by name and outlet rather than fabricating links. Search the source title plus the group name to find the original.
You may also want to explore
Disclaimer. This profile is an educational summary based on publicly available reports. Many members of this group do not experience the patterns described. Individual congregations and chapters vary widely. If you or someone you know needs support, contact a licensed therapist or the International Cultic Studies Association.