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Month: June 2017

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Excellent overview of the Bahá’i Faith on BBC

June 30, 2017

Recently, the BBC published an article with extensive excerpts from a BBC audio podcast containing an excellent overview of the Bahá’i Faith.  The BBC Podcast is the latest in the BBC World Service’s “Heart and […]

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From the Bahá’í Writings

…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

Bahá’í World News Service

“Generosity was everywhere”: Amid devastation, communities found strength during the Los Angeles fires

As wildfires ravaged the Los Angeles area, bonds forged through service became lifelines, revealing the quiet strength of a purposeful community in a time of crisis.

BIC Brussels: Recognizing youth as vital participants in promoting racial harmony

Drawing on Bahá’í experiences, a workshop with the European Commission explores how recognizing youth as agents of change advances efforts of racial unity.

"Practitioners of Peace": European youth consider their role in society’s renewal

500 youth from 22 countries in Eastern Europe gathered in Bucharest to explore how to intensify their efforts to contribute to the betterment of their societies.

Kiribati: Rethinking authority in pursuit of a culture of equality

Conversations on equality highlight that meaningful social change begins in the home through consultation, mutual respect, and recognition of human nobility.

Australia: Family-led environmental initiatives foster belonging

Families in rural Queensland turn a streetside garden into a place for service and to support local biodiversity.

KAZAKHSTAN: Religion as the inspiration for cooperation

Consultation is essential to addressing contemporary challenges, say Bahá’í delegates at the 8th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions.

Terraces by Night: Thousands gather at Shrine of the Báb in admiration and contemplation

Over 13,000 people of diverse backgrounds experienced the illuminated terraces leading to the Shrine of the Báb on Mt. Carmel as part of the “Terraces by Night” event.

Insights from the Field: Application of spiritual principles to academic inquiry

Participants at the annual ABS conference reflect on how spiritual principles can inform inquiry across diverse fields—from neuroscience to information technology.

ETHIOPIA: New podcast invites youth to reflect on identity and purpose

A new podcast by the Bahá’ís of Ethiopia creates a space for youth to reflect on questions of identity in a society comprising more than 80 ethnic groups.

Reimagining America’s story: How unity and justice can shape national narratives

A symposium by the Bahá’ís of the US explores how stories grounded in unity and justice can hold the country’s painful realities and shared aspirations in the same frame.

BIC New York: New book spans 30 years of contributions to discourse on equality

A new book by the BIC, “In Full Partnership”, reflects on the profound interdependence of humanity’s advancement and the flourishing of women and girls.

In Conversation: Fostering cohesive neighborhoods in the United States

The latest podcast episode explores how youth in the US, inspired by spiritual principles, are discovering the joy of serving together for the common good.

BIC Geneva: UN Secretary-General’s report highlights persecution of Bahá’ís in Iran

New UN global report on intolerance and violence based on religion and belief cites Iran’s persecution of Bahá’ís as systematic repression.

Association for Bahá’í Studies: Towards a reimagining of academic enquiry

Participants of the 49th conference of the ABS explore the application of the Bahá’í teachings to a wide array of prevalent discourses on the wellbeing of humanity.

In Conversation: Hope inspires action in Central Asia

This podcast episode explores how young people in the Caucasus and Central Asia are overcoming social barriers and contributing to the betterment of their communities.

Mansion of Mazra‘ih: New landscaping work now surrounds Holy Place with tranquil meadow

New landscaping work in the vicinity of the Mansion of Mazra‘ih now allows visitors to experience the tranquil spirit long associated with this Holy Place.

Unfolding developments and news

  • Iran and Egypt: Human Rights update (Bahá’í World News Service)
  • Bahá’í World News Service
  • Social and Economic Development efforts
  • Persecution of Bahá’ís in Iran
  • Videos from the 114 Youth Conferences
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  • Eastside Bahá’í Center
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  • Abdu'l-Baha in America
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  • Information Resource on the Bahá’í Faith
  • One Country – Newsletter; International
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