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Month: May 2017

About the Baha'i Faith

Excellent overview of the Bahá’i Faith on BBC

May 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

White doves and gray doves associate with each other in perfect friendship. Man draws imaginary lines on the planet and says, “This is a Frenchman, a Musselman, an Italian!” Upon these differences wars are waged. Men are fighting for the possession of the earth. They fight for that which becomes their graves, their cemeteries, their tombs.

In reality all are members of one human family — children of one Heavenly Father. Humanity may be likened unto the vari-colored flowers of one garden. There is unity in diversity. Each sets off and enhances the other’s beauty.

— Abdu’l-Baha

Bahá’í World News Service

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.

Equality of women and men: Reimagining power as cooperation

BIC Offices in Addis Ababa and Cairo explore how societies must transcend conceptions of power as domination if they are to move toward genuine equality of women and men.

“The lifeline to our children’s future”: Katuyola village establishes first high school

The opening of the school in Zambia reflects a community’s evolving understanding of how spiritual principles can guide collective action to address shared challenges.

United States: Bahá’í Chair illuminates resilience during Jim Crow era

The Bahá’í Chair’s oral history project, grounded in the principle of the oneness of humankind, shares accounts of resilience amid inequities that continue to shape lives

Germany: Arts festival at Bahá’í temple affirms longing for connection and shared purpose

Over 1500 people on the grounds of the Langenhain Bahá’í temple explore how, creativity grounded in spiritual purpose, can generate joy and strengthen bonds of friendship

In Conversation: Families foster belonging in Australian neighborhoods

The latest podcast episode explores how neighbors and groups of families in Australia are learning to support one another by applying spiritual principles to daily life.

COLOMBIA: New film highlights efforts toward environmental restoration

“Sowing Life”, a new documentary by FUNDAEC, explores how people are applying scientific knowledge alongside spiritual insights to address environmental degradation.

In Conversation: Advancing women’s education in Cambodia and Malawi

The latest podcast episode explores how Bahá’í educational programs in Cambodia and Malawi are empowering women to transcend traditional roles and contribute to progress.

BIC Addis Ababa: Interfaith collaboration essential for Africa’s spiritual and material progress

A new statement by the BIC Addis Ababa Office explores how unified interfaith action can address Africa’s challenges and foster spiritual and material advancement.

Uzbekistan: Shifting consciousness of the role of faith in a secular state

A new conversation in Uzbekistan sees officials, faith communities, and secular actors exploring shared values for a just and harmonious society.

In Conversation: Cultivating harmony in Azerbaijan for over a century

Members of Azerbaijan’s Bahá’í community reflect on how efforts to foster harmonious relationships at the grassroots have informed national discussions on pressing issues

Italy: New podcast fosters dialogue and cohesion

New podcast series ‘Intessere’ creates discussion space for deep exploration of identity and social cohesion.

Malaysia: Village chiefs reimagine leadership as service to society

A historic conference brings together Orang Asli traditional chiefs to reimagine leadership through service, empowering communities to guide their own development.

Bahá’í World News Service: Chinese-language BWNS launches

The Bahá’í World News Service is now available in the Chinese-language, marking a notable enhancement since its establishment 25 years ago.

In Conversation: BIC Brussels on education and societal attitudes that empower youth

The latest podcast episode explores BIC Brussels Office’s insights on conditions that enable young people’s capacities for meaningful social contribution to flourish.

Maryland Bahá’í Chair: Scholars and artists envision a future beyond racial categories

The Bahá’í Chair for World Peace at the University of Maryland examines how the notion of distinct “races” acts as a barrier to a just and peaceful society.

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