Kam, Islamic extremists are known to hate anybody that is not the same as they are whether it is Bahai, Christians, Jews, Hindus or even Islamic groups that are different. In this regard, Bahai are not alone. Personally, I have come across a few that I regard as wise people whose words resonate with me. For me, I suppose I could regard them as a manifestation of God but it's not the term that I would use for them.
