Baha’u'llah and The Baha’i Faith pt. 2
| “O CONTENDING peoples and kindreds of the earth! Set your faces towards unity, and let the radiance of its light shine upon you. Gather ye together, and for the sake of God resolve to root out whatever is the source of contention amongst you. Then will the effulgence of the world’s great Luminary envelop the whole earth, and its inhabitants become the citizens of one city, and the occupants of one and the same throne.”
~ Bahá’u'lláh |
Summer Reading Program Continues at Mill Pond Park
The “Virtues in the Park” Summer Reading Program continues through July 28 with special emphasis on the importance of virtues (patience, friendship, cooperation, etc.). Over 50-60 children have participated in the readings in the past couple weeks. The program is designed for children ages 5 to 10 with readings followed by discussion, songs and games. Each session [...]
Full StoryBaha’is write about common threads in world’s religions
Two articles published recently illustrate the Baha’i belief in the essential unity of all the world’s religions: “Recognizing God’s Messengers: Why We Baha’is Commemorate the Martyrdom of the Bab” by Brent Poirier was published in the Huffington Post. Brent explains the significance of the story of Joseph as a metaphor for recognizing God’s Messengers. “Theology [...]
Full StoryHomes demolished in campaign to drive Baha’is out of Iranian village
GENEVA — Homes belonging to some 50 Baha’i families in a remote village in northern Iran have been demolished as part of a long-running campaign to expel them from the region. The action occurred in Ivel, Mazandaran, when inhabitants – incited by elements inimical to the Baha’i community – blocked normal access to the village, [...]
Full StoryBaha’is commemorate martyrdom of the Bab, forerunner of Baha’u’llah
Every year on July 9, Baha’is commemorate the martyrdom of the Báb, one of the two central figures in the founding of the religion. At noon on 9 July 1850, the Báb was put to death by firing squad in the public square of Tabriz, Iran. Six years earlier, He had declared that He was [...]
Full StoryYoung people aim for a “coherent” life as they plan their future
SANTA ROSA DE COPAN, Honduras — Having a belief system is not so difficult, said 25-year-old Nava, participating in a recent university seminar in Honduras. The challenging part is building your life around your beliefs. More than 1,500 young people addressed this challenge at recent Baha’i gatherings in five countries – Honduras, Italy, Australia, England, [...]
Full StoryOregon Baha’i Summer School is open to everyone
Registration is now open for the Oregon Badasht Bahá’í Summer School, August 10-15, 2010. All are welcome to attend. The theme for the conference is “Choose For Yourself a Noble Goal.” This year’s Badasht Bahá’í Summer School promises to be a truly distinctive experience. There will be workshops for all age groups and the schedule is designed to foster the “building of spiritual community.”
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