And now concerning thy question regarding the soul of man and its survival after death. Know thou of a truth that the soul, after its separation from the body, will continue to progress until it attaineth the presence of God, in a state and condition which neither the revolution of ages and centuries, nor the… Read more

“Glory be to Thee, O Lord my God! Abase not him whom Thou hast exalted through the power of Thine everlasting sovereignty, and remove not far from Thee him whom Thou hast caused to enter the tabernacle of Thine eternity. Wilt Thou cast away, O my God, him whom Thou hast overshadowed with Thy Lordship… Read more

Click HERE for more locally-hosted online devotions, story nights, discussion groups, and more on our website calendar! Unity in Diversity, by Fisher Ng “…Far from the dichotomous thinking that poses variation and oneness as conflictual opposites is the verity that concepts of oneness and diversity, as with many other seemingly polar opposites, are instead complimentary… Read more

by Fisher Ng Variation is inherent in the universe in the laws of probability, the statistical distribution of characteristics in populations, and the sensitive dynamics of nature. Variation also emerges in the differing opinions, the manifold religious beliefs, the breadth of cultural values, and the variety of aspirations held by humanity. Despite these vast differences… Read more

Click HERE for more locally-hosted online devotions, discussion groups, and more on our website calendar! Online Portland Talks Story Night: Thursday, November 5, 7:00 – 8:30pm. Join us for a study of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s trip to America in 1912, including social and political issues of the election of 1912, and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s answers to the political questions… Read more

Click HERE for locally-hosted online devotions, discussion groups, and more on our website calendar! In 1844 there was a momentous conversation, lasting from evening through dawn of the next day. The declaration was made that a new revelation of spiritual bounties from God to humanity had begun. In the book of God’s teachings, this chapter… Read more