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The Central Touchstones in Christian Scripture
My Jehovah’s Witness friend Epi wasn’t sure what to make of our ongoing dialogue about scripture. He kept insisting that anyone but Jesus of Nazareth was a false prophet. As...
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UnityWorks: Baha’i-inspired training empowers Washington teachers and staff
The Legacy of May Maxwell, Dorothy Baker, and Patricia Locke
Several years ago in Akka, Israel, a woman taught me a lesson about how to walk. A fellow Baha’i pilgrim—a dancer—took my arm as we strolled toward the sea. “Walking...
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Stories of the Master – A New Podcast Series
Death, Dreams, and the Dawn of My Next Existence
One of the great benefits of my impending death is a very active dream life. As my energy wanes and my aches and pains increase, I sleep more — and...
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Is Christianity the Only True Religion?
During my dialogues with my online friend Epignosis, a Jehovah’s Witness, we traced the subject of what the Bible taught about “other” faiths back through the ages to Noah. Epi...
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The 5 Qualities of Truly Intelligent People
What does it mean to be highly knowledgeable — to become a truly learned person? Does it require multiple advanced degrees, or an academic profession, or an especially high IQ?...
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3 Reasons We Should All Be Feminists
The word “feminism” often gets associated in popular culture with a group of angry, bra-burning women who despise men—but that old notion couldn’t be further from the truth. The Merriam-Webster...
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Attorney for Racial Justice: The Story of Elsie Austin
In conversation: Exploring contributions of the Bahá’í International Community to the betterment of the world
Death: Summoned to a Reckoning
I’ll tell you a secret — dying can be boring. Today, I felt depressed and lonely, and I spent most of the afternoon sleeping. As the length of my naps...
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Is the Bible Infallible and Inerrant?
After we’d discussed what the Apostle John meant when he cautioned against adding to or subtracting from the words of the scroll of his prophecy, my Jehovah’s Witness friend, Epignosis, stated...
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Happy Baha’i New Year!!
The traditional New Year’s Day, January 1st, happened a few months ago — so why do the world’s Baha’is celebrate New Year’s now, on the first day of spring in...
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Du Page River Sweep
2024 DuPage River Cleanup
Please join the Baha`is of Naperville as we help our planet by picking up trash and improving water flow in our streams and rivers.
We will be meeting at a park in Naperville (exact location TBA) to remove debris and liter from the park along the DuPage River. Trash packer, gloves and snacks will be provided. All ages are welcome. Children should sign up with parents supervision.
Monthly Reflection: Baha (Splendour) – On a New Year & New Habits
Spiritual Vision, Magic, or Mirage? How To Tell the Difference
For years, when I lived in Hollywood, I loved magic. I’d go to magic shows, try to see the best practitioners, and visit the Magic Castle, Hollywood’s wonderful old Victorian...
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How to Achieve Human Harmony and Unity
The Baha’i teachings call on humanity to unite. Baha’u’llah, the prophet and founder of the Baha’i Faith, said that he “hath come to quicken the world and unite all its...
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A Legendary Scientist Asks: Do We Survive Death?
How do the world’s most renowned scientists and theorists regard the spiritual realm? Can science and spirituality, so long at odds, find common ground? Can a scientist believe in the...
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‘Crossing the Desert’: The Autobiography of Payam Zamani
Do you understand what it’s like to lack the legal freedom to express your faith, religion, and spiritual beliefs — enduring harassment, attacks, and the denial of human rights, such...
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