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Baha’i International Community calls for release of Christian pastor facing death sentence
GENEVA — The Baha’i International Community has joined the call for the release of Youcef Nadarkhani, a Christian pastor from Rasht, Iran. Pastor Nadarkhani, who is the father of two young children, leads a network of house churches. He was found guilty of apostasy – “turning his back on Islam” – and “converting Muslims to [...]
Birth of the Bab
In October Baha’is celebrate the birth the Báb—one of two divine teachers who founded the Baha’i Faith. He is often referred to as the Herald of the Baha’i Faith, as it was His mission to prepare the people for the coming of Bahá’u'lláh. Born on October 20, 1819 in Shiraz, Persia (now Iran), the child [...]
Iconic “Lotus Temple” focus of worldwide campaign
NEW DELHI — Step onto a bus in Ottawa, Canada; open a magazine in Paris, France; or look upwards at Rimini’s railway station in Italy – all around the world, India’s Baha’i House of Worship is capturing the public’s attention. To coincide with its 25th anniversary year, the lotus-shaped temple is being depicted on striking [...]
September 11 – Ten Years Later
September 11 – Ten Years Later Healing Together as a Courageous Community Come and join us at this interfaith gathering to commemorate the events of September 11, 2001. All are welcome! For details, please call: 503-246-0813 Presented by: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Islamic Society of Greater Portland Interfaith Council of Greater Portland Congregation P’Nai Or Oregon [...]
Spirit Forum: Healing Wisdom thru Story Telling
Spirit Forum is a series of monthly brown bag lunches and intimate conversations among people of all cultures and faiths. The theme of the series is ‘Awakening the Spirit Within.’ Our intent is to discern the essence of life (Spirit) in all life so that we might develop a deeper appreciation for ourselves, our planet, [...]
Spirit Forum: Establishing Emotional Boundaries
Spirit Forum is a series of monthly brown bag lunches and intimate conversations among people of all cultures and faiths. The theme of the series is ‘Awakening the Spirit Within.’ Our intent is to discern the essence of life (Spirit) in all life so that we might develop a deeper appreciation for ourselves, our planet, [...]
Time Magazine features the Baha’i Faith
A recent article in Time Magazine highlighted the Baha’i Faith and the Shrine of the Bab in Haifa, Israel. In “The Little Religion that Persists: The Baha’i in Israel,” Karl Vick describes the beauty of the gardens around the Shrine and provides a brief history of the Baha’i Faith and the persecution Baha’is face in [...]
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