Archives › 2008 › March
Greta and John Perrine: A gentle faith
Flint, Michigan Baha’is since 2005 From talking to friends, Greta and John Perrine of Flint, Mich., assumed Louhelen was a place to go for good food. Yes, the Louhelen Baha’i School in nearby Davison, did, and does, serve up flavorful offerings. But what it’s known for are its spiritual offerings, which the Perrines discovered after attending [...]
Iran Working Group examines the situation of ethnic and religious minorities
On Thursday, March 13, witnesses testified about the human rights situations of Iran’s ethnic and religious minorities before the Iran Working Group, a Congressional body co-chaired by Congressman Mark Kirk and Congressman Robert Andrews. The meeting included a testimony on the situation of the Baha’is in Iran, by Ms. Kit Bigelow, Director of External Affairs [...]
2007 U.S. Department of State Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
The U.S. Department of State released, on March 11, 2008, its Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2007. The section on Iran has several references to the difficulties experienced by the Baha’i community in Iran.
While student-teaching in Houston, Nebraskan Kerri Molczyk is keeping folks at home up to date on her experiences through “The Phony Houstonian,” a column she writes for the Spalding Enterprise in Spalding, Neb.
Gary Selchert reflects on what Baha’is believe about the Bible and the interpretation of certain Biblical passages (9 minutes). Download
An interview with Elizabeth Dwyer giving a youth’s perspective on being raised in a Baha’i family–the challenges and benefits. She also talks about how her parents became Baha’i's, and how it was to be different from other youth in today’s society (15 minutes). Download
This recording gives an overview of the Baha’i Faith from its origins to its teachings. A great factual introduction for anyone who doesn’t know anything about the faith (8 minutes). Download
An interview with a Baha’i couple about marriage and sound bites from their Baha’i wedding ceremony (7.5 minutes). Download
Dr. Billy Roberts discusses what led him to found the Black Men’s Gathering, an organization of Baha’i men of African descent who encourage and mentor each other on their path of service to their families, communities and the world (10 minutes). Download
What is it like to visit the Baha’i the House of Worship for North America? Take this audio tour. Download
National Public Radio religion correspondent Barbara Bradley Hagerty takes a look at Baha’i Sunday school programs that bring together children of many faiths to learn about humanity’s shared spiritual heritage.
On February 28, 2008, U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk (IL – 10th district) introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives condemning the persecution of the Baha’is in Iran. H. RES. 1008 is the tenth congressional resolution since 1982 on the Baha’is in Iran.
On February 28, 2008, U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk (IL – 10th district) introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives condemning the persecution of the Baha’is in Iran.