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Baha’i Consultation: Group Work on the Job
On a music streaming service this morning, I happened to hear one of the many recorded versions of the song “No Man Is an Island,” which I remembered singing it at summer……
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What Does It Mean to Be a Baha’i?
Baha’is belong to the world’s newest major Faith, founded by Baha’u’llah, a 19th Century Persian mystic, prophet and prisoner who taught the unity of all nations, races and religions. The…
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The 3 Main Principles of the Baha’i Revelation
The sacred writings of Baha’u’llah, who lived from 1817 to 1892, extend from 1852, the year of the inception of the Baha’i Faith, to 1892, the year of his ascension…
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6 Baha’i Concepts for Life Beyond Adversarial Politics
How do we move towards a more inclusive reality beyond the trappings of adversarial partisan politics? We might want to try these six unity-building principles from the Baha’i teachings. They…
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My 50th Baha’i Anniversary, and a Powerful Dream
I recently came across this old 1974 photo of me, aged 22, holding my new baby son Will. Sometime late that month, 50 years ago, I made the most momentous…
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Quantum Mechanics, Modern Physics and the Baha’i Teachings
When I reflect on the Baha’i teachings, which stunningly prefigure many of the discoveries of modern physics, I see an interesting pattern. As a physicist, I’ve noticed that most of…
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The Baha’i Definition of Paradise: The First Day of Ridvan
Starting today, and for the next twelve days, Baha’is all around the world will celebrate Ridvan, which means “paradise,” the holiest and most joyous time of the Baha’i year. Pronounced…
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How the Founder of America’s Most Important Black Newspaper Became a Baha’i
In the October 12, 1952 issue of Ebony magazine, a feature article appeared titled, “Baha’i Faith, Only Church in World That Does Not Discriminate.” At that time, Ebony magazine enjoyed…
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Dizzy Gillespie, Music, and the Baha’i Faith
…music, sung or played, is spiritual food for soul and heart. The musician’s art is among those arts worthy of the highest praise, and it moveth the hearts of all……
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Barabbas: A Unique Baha’i Artist Paints the Big Bang
How does an artist depict the human spirit’s journey? The Austrian Baha’i artist Claus Mayrhofer, who adopted the artist’s name Barabbas, attempted to do just that throughout his career. Barabbas…
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Hazel Scott: A Famous Black Pianist, Singer, and Baha’i
Often, when women of color are vocal about discrimination, they become the targets of hostile sexism and are tone policed or silenced. And, if you were a Black woman during…
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Joaquim Sampaio: A Baha’i Martyr’s Legacy in Angola
What cause would you give your life for? When we think about early African Baha’is who died as a result of their beliefs, the names of Enoch Olinga (Uganda, 1979)…
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The Life and Legacy of the First Colombian Baha’i
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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Coralie Franklin Cook: A Famous Suffragist, Speaker, and Baha’i
An African American woman, who was born into enslavement, later became a famous public speaker, inspiring suffragist, and devoted Baha’i. Learn about the life of Coralie Franklin Cook. Coralie Cook’s…
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Understanding Intercalary Days and the Baha’i Calendar
This week, Baha’is around the world will celebrate four days of festivities, gifts, parties, service projects and charitable humanitarian work during the Baha’i holidays called Ayyam-i-Ha. That Persian phrase designates…
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W.E.B. and Nina Du Bois: Lovers of the Baha’i Principles
Born on February 23, 1868, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, Dr. William Edward Burghardt Du Bois was a famous writer and civil rights activist. He made history as the co-founder of…
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Dr. George Washington Carver: Inventor and Baha’i Advocate
Dr. George Washington Carver was one of the most famous African Americans of his time. Although he was born into slavery, he later made history as an extraordinary inventor, agricultural…
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Artist Masud Olufani Honors the First African American Baha’i
“I’m inspired by his ability to see the truth, his willingness to enter into a space where he knew he was going to be the only one, and the courage…
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Being an Artist and a Baha’i: Lessons from Otto Donald Rogers
The renowned Canadian Baha’i painter and artist Otto Donald Rogers attempted to define what characterizes a good painting in his stirring, insightful essay “The Artist and the Grammarian:” Like a…
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Exploring a Baha’i and Native American Cultural Perspective on Art
If you’ve ever been to the National Museum of the American Indian in New York City, then you’ve probably seen the work of Ina McNeil. She’s an award-winning Hunkpapa Lakota…
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How Chief Sitting Bull’s Great-Great-Granddaughter Became a Baha’i
Can you imagine what it’s like to be the first person from your family, tribe, city, ethnic affiliation, or faith to embrace the world’s newest major religion? That’s the experience…
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Forging a Path From Mexico: The First Latino Baha’i Community
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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Preparing for Eternity: Bahá’í End-of-Life Planning Guide
A Bahá’í Guide to End-of-Life Planning: Ensuring Dignity and Serenity The Bahá’í faith holds a unique and deeply respectful view on death, seeing it as a natural part of our…
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The Baha’i King – Malietoa Tanumafili II
The only reigning Baha’i monarch to live in modern times, the Samoan head of state called the Malietoa, led his nation from colonialism to freedom and independence. Known as His…
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The Baha’i Definition of Paradise: The First Day of Ridvan
Starting today, and for the next twelve days, Baha’is all around the world will celebrate Ridvan, which means “paradise,” the holiest and most joyous time of the Baha’i year. Pronounced…
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Why a Baha’i Goes to Christmas Eve Mass
During the holiday season we just went through, like most holiday seasons, more people think about religion and spirituality perhaps than they might usually do. Did a spiritual thought cross…
