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Rethinking Education for girls and women; beyond basic curricula
“The world of humanity has two wings — one is women and the other men. Not until both wings are equally developed can the bird fly.” ~ ‘Abdu’l-Baha Dr. Wendi Momen, magistrate and author from the United Kingdom, speaks as a panelist for a side event hosted by the Baha’i International Community during the 55th [...]
We are One
“The well-being of mankind, its peace and security are unattainable unless and until its unity is firmly established.” ~ Baha’u'llah Country singer Dan Seals wrote this song about the oneness of humanity.
Declaration of the Bab
The Bahá’í Faith traces its origin to 1844 and the announcement by a young man, Siyyid ‘Ali-Muhammad, in Shiraz, Persia. He took the title of the Báb (meaning “Gate” in Arabic). On May 22, 1844, in Shiraz, Persia (now Iran)— the Báb announced that He was the bearer of a Divine Revelation, which would prepare [...]
Cornel West Speaks on the Baha’i Faith
Dr. Cornel West is a philosopher and Princeton professor of African American Studies and Religion and a staunch defender of rights and freedoms for all people. He learned about the Baha’i Faith through his race unity work, befriending Baha’is such as jazz maestro Dizzy Gillespie. Professor West recently welcomed a relative of an imprisoned Iranian [...]
What I Learned from Baha’i Children’s Classes
For over a century, Baha’is in the United States have offered spiritual education to Baha’i children. Today, Baha’is are partnering with their neighbors and friends to offer spiritual education to children of all backgrounds. “Regard man as a mine rich in gems of inestimable value. Education can, alone, cause it to reveal its treasures, and [...]
Good Cheer for Ayyam-i-Ha
Baha’i children in the NW Portland neighborhood undertook a service project during Ayyam-i-Ha at the end of February. They visited neighbors in their street, shared basic information and a flyer on Ayyam-i-Ha with each neighbor, and requested donations of canned and non-perishable foods for the Oregon Food Bank.Despite the cold weather and rain, they …
Winter Virtues Camp
Following the great success of this year’s summer camp, the Bahá’í Community of Beaverton is offering a Virtues Winter Camp for children ages 4 to 12. All are welcome! Monday and Tuesday December 27 – 28, 2010 9:30 am to 1:00 pm Beaverton Baha’i Center Participants will be welcomed into a warm and accepting space [...]
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