As a child, I was abused terribly by my parents. Like many small children, I believed my parents represented God. Also, I grew up in a fundamentalist Christian culture with...
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It seems hard to understand sometimes why there is so much suffering in the world – for me especially it has been truly challenging. Having gone through some hard times...
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As Baha’is, we strive to raise our children to know and love God and contribute to the advancement of a better world. What does that look like in practice? There...
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If you’re awaiting a day of resurrection — the “judgment day” famously prophesized in various religious scriptures and holy books — the Baha’i teachings ask you to consider that it...
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On November 7, The Washington Post reported, “The FBI and authorities in several states are investigating racist text messages sent to Black people nationwide this week saying they would be...
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I have cancer. I live in a nursing home. I’m 88 years old. Just as my death seems to be on its final and very welcome approach, my ego rears...
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As recent campaigns have reminded us all, it’s hard to escape or be unaffected by the constant conflict and polarizing effects of a partisan political system. We often think of...
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For most of my life, I have heard people complain about their jobs. During the Vietnam War, while serving aboard a supply ship, I constantly saw shipmates doing as little...
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Today, November 11, the United States observes Veterans Day, while many other nations celebrate it as Remembrance Day, marking the formal end of the First World War and honoring the...
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When emotional triggers arise, they can feel overwhelming and challenging to manage. However, learning how to deal with these emotional triggers can transform difficult moments into valuable opportunities for growth. ...
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Over half of the world’s population now has a smartphone. Each one of these devices is more powerful than the Apollo Guidance Computer, which was used to get astronauts to...
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Are you a nihilist or an existentialist? Those philosophies have become dominant concepts in modern thought for more than a hundred years, so to make that decision, let’s first look...
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You’ve probably heard of mindfulness — but do you know where it came from, how to practice it, and what it has to do with the spiritual teachings of the...
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