Being an active member of the Baha’i Faith in the United States today means straddling two worlds – the spiritual and the material. The Baha’i teachings say: … if material civilization shall... Read more »
In middle school, I was a social nerd, to put it simply. My life revolved around school, homework, occasional hangouts with friends, and Baha’i activities. At that time, I never really felt... Read more »
The brief span of years we have here on Earth makes life a wondrous time of discovery, progress and fulfilment. Life, however, is not just a personal experience; we share it with... Read more »
The Baha’i writings say: This is the hour when ye must associate with all the earth’s peoples in extreme kindliness and love, and be to them the signs and tokens of God’s... Read more »
I’ve tried to strengthen my faith through earnest seeking, through more or less constant reflection and prayer, and in trying to do right. Isn’t that the essence of all religious teachings? Scripture... Read more »
When we experience the different types of social support, we feel close to and cared for by our community. In contrast, as noted in chapter 11 of “Health Promotion in Health Care... Read more »
Shoghi Effendi, the Guardian of the Baha’i Faith, stated that the Baha’i community “should feel it to be its first and inescapable obligation to nurture, encourage, and safeguard every minority belonging to... Read more »
Scott Mayhew had been working on his family’s SUV when it slipped off the jack and crushed him. “I was kind of on my side, reaching for a wrench when the car... Read more »