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Roundtable discussions held by the Bahá’ís of Kazakhstan explore how a conception of human nature rooted in the nobility of human beings can strengthen family life.

Most who’ve heard about the Baha’i Faith know its central theme: unity. Of course, everyone would likely agree that unity is a good thing, and that we should all strive...

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Most people who enter into long-term relationships want their unions to thrive, to grow, to last. If those are your goals, what’s the difference in positive outcomes between living together...

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Isn’t it curious that one ‘unknown’ or ‘unknowable’ may help in finding the key to another mystery? After all, that’s the way we usually gain knowledge – by starting with...

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Study circles, children’s classes, devotional meetings, and later junior youth groups stood out as being of central importance in this regard, and when woven together with related activities, the dynamics generated could give rise to a vibrant pattern of community life.”[3] I believe that these activities also respond to our need for social connection and, in this article, I will discuss how they helped me cope with my loneliness by providing opportunities for regular social interaction, deep friendships rooted in service, and a higher purpose to live and work for.

I just finished giving a talk on the subject of loss to a room full of people here at my nursing home, and it seems to have gone well. If...

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If you asked me what book has most positively and profoundly influenced my character, conduct, values, interests, avocations, and vision for social justice, I would have to say, “The Advent...

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The Baha’i Faith regards the mind as the greatest gift we human beings possess. Abdu’l-Baha, the son and successor of the Faith’s founder Baha’u’llah, said in one of his addresses...

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Helen Flynn has written a simple yet profound book for children. It is titled The Glory of God and it is lovingly illustrated by Louisa Kwan Shabani (who also created the art in Robbie's Special Calling). The book is a compilation of some of the titles of Baha’u’llah and it is hoped that it will assist children to meditate and reflect on His Station and Personage. Here's what Helen kindly shared with us about The Glory of God:

With all the issues that currently face humanity, many have come to think of our future as unavoidably bleak – which has produced a spate of apocalyptic portrayals in film...

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When two people fall in love, the question their love often raises – should we get married or just move in together? – brings up a whole bewildering welter of...

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More than 150 Iranian human rights advocates, and social and political activists sign public statement condemning new wave of arrests against Bahá’ís.

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The other day, reading the work of a Baha’i scholar who addresses the mystical quest as it’s understood in the Baha’i teachings, I hoped to learn new ways to deal...

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In the world of finance, investment is important – our entire economy depends on it. Let’s look at the definition of investment to determine the similarities between our financial and...

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I pray regularly, for healing, mine and others, for the souls of departed family and friends, for forgiveness, for stronger faith, for peace and justice in the world. Does it...

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“Foremost among the priceless treasures cast forth from the billowing ocean of Bahá’u’lláh’s Revelation ranks the Kitáb-i-Íqán,” wrote Shoghi Effendi, the Guardian of the Baha’i Faith.  When I first read...

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This month had some intense spiritual challenges. My family is often pushed off kilter during the Christmas holiday season as my children, despite all my best efforts, are affected by the rampant materialism that surrounds them leading up to the holidays, and in the sales season that follows quickly on its heels. Outside of our […]