Two statements by the global governing body of the Baha’i Faith, the Universal House of Justice, make clear the challenge facing the world today: It is not merely material well-being...
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In the vibrant legacy of Mexico’s cultural history, a new path was forged in the early 20th century — the emergence of the first Baha’i community in Latin America. RELATED:...
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For Baha’is, understanding the life of Abdu’l-Baha, Baha’u’llah’s son and successor, means learning about what being a Baha’i truly represents — because Abdu’l-Baha lived an exemplary Baha’i life. Baha’u’llah —...
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We’re all human, so from time to time, we despair, losing our optimism and hope. Even the messengers of God felt despair, as Shoghi Effendi reminded us in this letter...
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The panorama of a gorgeous landscape, a vista of the night sky, or the crimson light slanting through soft clouds at sunset can open the gate of inspiration and spark...
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Humans and religion seem to go hand in hand. Historians and archeologists have established that as far back as 50,000 years ago most human bands and tribes in the world...
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I am currently involved in a project called “Making Poverty History,” and in the process of working on it, I have been investigating the root causes of poverty. The film...
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Inner change does not come easily — it takes dedication and individual effort to grow. Each one of us faces daily challenges and needs to overcome numerous obstacles on that...
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Many psychologists believe humans are inherently hedonistic, meaning that approaching pleasure and avoiding pain are the main goals of our lives, with several theories expecting individuals to psychologically adjust to...
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In the past, religions typically began in a single, limited geographical location and slowly spread outward — but the advent of the Baha’i Faith, along with modern travel, completely changed...
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In a world where materialism often takes precedence over spiritual values, many of us find ourselves caught in the clutches of despair and dissatisfaction. Does this sound familiar? Material pursuits...
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The economic systems in our world, where the gap between the extremely poor and the super-rich grows wider by the minute, leave billions of fellow human beings struggling to survive....
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My wife and I have a dear friend who recently and tragically lost her son to opioid addiction. I say “lost” — but he died from his addiction, sadly and...
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During the early years of the Baha’i Faith, when Baha’is made their pilgrimage to visit the shrines of the Bab and Baha’u’llah in the Holy Land, they had the bounty...
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This week, in my neighborhood near Sacramento, California, I visited the Smithsonian Museum’s amazing traveling exhibition about prejudice — called “The Bias Inside Us.” Walking through a showcase of interactive...
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In the mid-20th century, Colombia experienced a spiritual shift as the teachings of the Baha’i Faith began to spread throughout the country. RELATED: Forging a Path From Mexico: The First...
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The story of the Baha’i village of Adasíyyih, an early example of regenerative agriculture, offers valuable lessons for contemporary efforts to restore degraded landscapes and build vibrant communities. Learnings from...
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As odd as this may sound, I love movies about prisoners of war — POWs. Why? Because I am always inspired by stories that show people rising above unfathomably horrid...
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Inner peace is like a fragile child that needs constant feeding, protecting, and strengthening. Even something small and insignificant can upset and derail it. I woke up at my usual...
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True story: the brother of a friend of mine once broke into his own grandparents’ house and stole everything of value, then sold it on the street and used the...
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