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Tornado, storms can’t break spirit of service of people caught in their paths
Hartmut Grossmann, former member of the Universal House of Justice, presents an introduction to the Baha’i Faith in this video interview with Issues of Faith. Issues of Faith: Baha’i Religion Part 1 Issues of Faith: Baha’i Religion Part 2 Issues of Faith takes an in-depth look at the role of religion and faith in [...]
The Baha’i year consists of 19 months of 19 days each. The months are named after the attributes of God. Each Baha’i community holds a Nineteen Day Feast on the first day of each Baha’i month. The Feast has spiritual, administrative and social functions and is the primary locus of fellowship and community decision-making in [...]
In this latest podcast Warren Odess-Gillett interviews Bill Barnes, educator and author of the blog Joyful Ed. Bill writes frequently on the subject of integrating the spiritual into education.
Youths gain confidence through artistic expression, consultation
Social situations give pioneer opportunity to forge and nurture friendships
Teachers seize opportunity to put additional lessons to use
Mr. Abdolfattah Soltani was a senior member of the legal team representing the prisoners who face vague charges of threatening national security for teaching biology, engineering, architecture and other academic disciplines to young Baha’is denied university education because of their religion.
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Mr. Soltani was also imprisoned for two months in 2009 during the time he represented Iran’s seven Baha’i leaders who are currently serving harsh 20-year sentences for tending to the basic needs of the community, such as births, marriages and burials. Read more.
“In Iran, authorities continue to repress Sufi Muslims, evangelical Christians, Jews, Baha’is, Sunnis, Ahmadis, and others who do not share the government’s religious views,” said Secretary Clinton.
Veteran teacher has expanded vision of civilization building after year of serving in the wider community
Lifelong educator served Faith in this country and abroad
Home was a hub for many Baha’i activities
Scholar helped develop gardens enjoyed by millions
Taught school everywhere she went
In this video from the Wilmette-Kenilworth Patch Andrea Hart interviews Ellen Price, Assistant Director of the U.S. Baha’i Office of Communications, about the increased interfaith work and interest in the Baha’i Faith following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Price also shares excerpts from The Destiny of America and the Promise of World Peace, [...]
The Baha’i year consists of 19 months of 19 days each. The months are named after the attributes of God. Each Baha’i community holds a Nineteen Day Feast on the first day of each Baha’i month. The Feast has spiritual, administrative and social functions and is the primary locus of fellowship and community decision-making in [...]
In this latest podcast Warren Odess-Gillett interviews Joye Braun. “Joye grew up, on and off, the Cheyenne River Sioux reservation. She was raised as a Baha’i and used her religious background to spread the teachings of unity and diversity among the Sioux people. She provides an interesting historical perspective on native American history. To this [...]