Spiritual empathy in our use of words will play a great role in bringing about understanding and progress toward a just society, said Anita Jefferson, a communication specialist and champion Toastmaster, in a breakout session on eloquent speech during the Conference of the Association for Baha’i Studies–North America, Aug. 9–12 in Atlanta. It was one […]
The Bahá’í Chair for World Peace at the University of Maryland continued throughout 2023 to advance discourse on global peace through a diverse set of speakers and events. The Chair’s discussions, seminars, and publications sought to examine the complex processes and possibilities of world peace. An endowed academic program, the Bahá’í Chair promotes a vision […]
Participants in a dynamic Zoom prayer gathering in Rockwall, Texas, say that together, they have gained insights on reshaping the spiritual culture of their community, the nature of friendships, the significance of learning about racism, and the impact unity can have on their neighborhood. “We feel like we’re spiritual sisters,” says Kenyatta Sterling, “and even […]
Carl began working at the US/UN Office as an Assistant in 1991, and became the Principal UN Representative in 2008. He works with non-governmental organizations on a number of issues including the advancement of women, sustainable development, human rights, interfaith, and civil society participation. Previously, Carl worked in the private sector in computer software development […]
by Ian Hamilton In years to come, when I think back to the weeks and months of the 2020 coronavirus lockdown, the soundtrack to this period will be that of Disney’s Frozen I and II. Such is one’s musical taste when their six-year-old is spending so much time indoors. I have been particularly struck by […]
Illumine America is a podcast created by the U.S. Baha’i Office of Public Affairs. It explores some of the major issues facing American society, such as economic inequality, racial justice and race unity, the sustainable development of our planet, and more. Just as much as we’re troubled by the challenges inherent to these issues, we’re also […]
Illumine America is a podcast created by the U.S. Baha’i Office of Public Affairs. It explores some of the major issues facing American society, such as economic inequality, racial justice and race unity, the sustainable development of our planet, and more. Just as much as we’re troubled by the challenges inherent to these issues, we’re also […]
Since late March 2019, Baha’is Nancy Wong, a photographer, and Bob Reddy, a visual artist, have teamed up to create a photo project in honor of the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Bab. They have invited 16 photographers from around the world to help. The project began when Wong was invited to submit […]
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