August 2016 – Bahá’ís of Issaquah

About the Baha'i Faith

The Oneness of Mankind

August 26, 2016

The Central distinguishing feature of the Bahá’í Teachings is The Oneness of Mankind. This principle applies not only to the relationships between individuals but is “…concerned primarily with the nature of those essential relationships that […]

About the Baha'i Faith

Eastside Bahá’í Center

August 18, 2016

Regular Devotional Gatherings are held weekly on Tuesday at 7:30pm at the Eastside Bahá’í center in Bellevue. Everyone is welcome at these devotional meetings. The prayers and readings are from the Bahá’í Sacred Writings and […]

…if the religions investigate reality and seek the essential truth of their own foundations, they will agree and no difference will be found. But inasmuch as religions are submerged in dogmatic imitations, forsaking the original foundations, and as imitations differ widely, therefore, the religions are divergent and antagonistic. These imitations may be likened to clouds which obscure the sunrise; but reality is the sun. If the clouds disperse, the Sun of Reality shines upon all, and no difference of vision will exist. The religions will then agree, for fundamentally they are the same.

— Abdu’l-Baha

Bahai.org: New section on Bahá’í calendar added to site

New Bahai.org section offers an overview of the Bahá’í calendar, significant dates, and a downloadable calendar with Bahá’í dates mapped on Gregorian ones.

Maryland Bahá’í Chair: Marking 30 years of promoting dialogue and peace

The 30th anniversary of the Bahá’í Chair at the University of Maryland provides an opportunity to reflect on long-standing efforts to foster a more harmonious world.

Black History Month: House of Worship fosters oneness

Bahá’í temple in the United States hosts event during Black History Month promoting racial harmony and social cohesion.

BIC New York: Women’s engagement in reimagining digital technologies

A new BIC statement explores the impact of digital technologies on women and the need for much greater inclusion of women in the processes of innovation.

BIC Brussels: Policies alone not sufficient to address racial prejudice

The Bahá’í International Community’s statement calls for a shift in how institutions view human capacity, suggesting grassroots participation in policymaking processes.

Türkiye: Emergency desk created to coordinate relief efforts

The Bahá’í National Spiritual Assembly’s emergency desk coordinates relief efforts through informal networks formed among participants of community-building initiatives.

Kazakhstan: The arts can foster social harmony

The Bahá’ís of Kazakhstan explore how the arts can awaken noble sentiments and play an in important part in contributing to social progress.

Brazil: Transcending divisions through a shared identity

A public hearing organized by the Bahá’ís of Brazil explores overcoming divisions of “us” and “them” through a recognition of humanity’s spiritual nature.

BIC Addis Ababa: Video explores the pivotal role of women in promoting peace

BIC Addis Ababa Office releases a video about the role of women in peace building, part of a series exploring the Office’s contributions to the discourse on peace.

Bahá’í World Publication: New articles explore reconciliation, identity, modernity

Three new articles published on the Bahá’í World website explore legacy of colonialism and pursuit of reconciliation; diversity and oneness; and modernity.

Chile temple: Promoting a harmonious relationship with the natural world

The Bahá’í temple, which has been promoting environmental stewardship, was host to a gathering for both public and private sectors to reflect on a conservation project.

BIC Jakarta: Can religion provide insights into technological development?

The Jakarta Office of the Bahá’í International Community explores the role of digital technology in social progress at the 2022 SEAFORB conference in Bali, Indonesia.

2022 Year in Review: The start of a new journey

The News Service revisits 2022, a unique year that laid foundations for the global Bahá’í community’s efforts to contribute to social betterment in the coming decade

The arts: Vancouver youth embrace power of music to awaken high aspirations

Young people participating in Bahá’í community-building activities are exploring how music can inspire high aspirations and actions for the betterment of society.

Austria: ‘Language Café’ bridges divides

An initiative of the Bahá’ís of Vienna that offers German language classes for newly arrived families has also enabled diverse people to overcome prejudices.

Bahrain: National forums highlight religion’s pivotal role in social progress

The Bahá’ís of Bahrain explore how spiritual principles such as unity in diversity and the relationship between prayer and service are essential to social progress.

Month: August 2016

The Oneness of Mankind

Eastside Bahá’í Center

From the Bahá’í Writings

Bahá’í World News Service

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From the Bahá’í Writings

Bahá’í World News Service

Unfolding developments and news