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Religions and how Baha'is understand their prophecies

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Oct 17, 20222 min read

Religions and how Baha'is understand their prophecies

We all know that many religions have prophecies that they believe have been fulfilled or are yet to be.

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Escalation in persecution of Baha’is in Iran: tried in court and imprisoned for their beliefs

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Jun 12, 20202 min read

Escalation in persecution of Baha’is in Iran: tried in court and imprisoned for their beliefs

The Iranian authorities have escalated their persecution of the Baha’is, targeting at least 77 individuals across the country in recent week

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Conversations on social cohesion gather momentum in Australia since pandemic

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Jun 11, 20203 min read

Conversations on social cohesion gather momentum in Australia since pandemic

Issues of racial and economic disparities, conceptions of ‘us’ and ‘them’, and lack of participation in decision-making processes explored.

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Jun 10, 20201 min read

Baha'i Deepenings on Instagram

A small team of Australian youth, striving to create an online space for Bahai-inspired deepenings, have launched "Baha'i Deepenings" on In

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Association for Baha'i Studies Conference Goes Online

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Jun 4, 20203 min read

Association for Baha'i Studies Conference Goes Online

Given the current public health crisis, the Association for Baha’i Studies has reached the decision that this year to go online.

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Prerequisites for peace penned 100 years ago reverberate today

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Jun 2, 20202 min read

Prerequisites for peace penned 100 years ago reverberate today

In the aftermath of World War I and the devastating 1918 flu pandemic, two Baha’is set out from the Holy Land.

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Heavy sentences, return to prison for Baha’is in Iran despite health crisis

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May 30, 20203 min read

Heavy sentences, return to prison for Baha’is in Iran despite health crisis

In a reprehensible move by the Iranian government, incidents of persecution against the Baha’is have increased.

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Pandemic highlights need to address moral dimensions of climate change, scholars warn

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May 28, 20203 min read

Pandemic highlights need to address moral dimensions of climate change, scholars warn

The current global health crisis and its consequences have prompted renewed warnings about environmental challenges ahead.

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Interfaith alliances explore the role of faith communities in light of the COVID-19 pandemic

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May 23, 20202 min read

Interfaith alliances explore the role of faith communities in light of the COVID-19 pandemic

As the world searches for ways to navigate an evolving health crisis, many religious communities have been exploring the role they can play.

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Efforts in Indian village invite participation

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May 21, 20202 min read

Efforts in Indian village invite participation

As nationwide lockdown measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus remain in effect, the Baha’is of India continue in their efforts.

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Prayer awakens feelings of solidarity, enriches collective life

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May 17, 20203 min read

Prayer awakens feelings of solidarity, enriches collective life

In the span of a short few months acts of devotion and generosity have come into greater focus in humanity’s collective life.

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Daily Devotionals at the House of Worship, New Delhi

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May 17, 20201 min read

Daily Devotionals at the House of Worship, New Delhi

We are happy to share with you that the Baha'i House of Worship, New Delhi is hosting a series of daily devotional gatherings on Zoom beginn

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Arts reveal beauty in the world, cast light on current situation

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May 12, 20202 min read

Arts reveal beauty in the world, cast light on current situation

In these unique times, the arts have been particularly important in stimulating reflection on the spiritual dimension of human life.

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Series on “Baha’i World” to focus on themes related to global health crisis

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May 8, 20201 min read

Series on “Baha’i World” to focus on themes related to global health crisis

The online publication The Baha’i World is initiating a series of articles that focus on major issues facing societies as they look ahead.

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BIC Brussels: Finding ways to stay in touch

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May 7, 20202 min read

BIC Brussels: Finding ways to stay in touch

Brussels Office of the Baha’i International Community (BIC) has launched a quarterly newsletter.

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Looking beyond the health crisis in the Kurdistan region of Iraq

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May 5, 20202 min read

Looking beyond the health crisis in the Kurdistan region of Iraq

Online forums, now a common feature of life in many places, have become a venue for promising conversations in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.

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Community banks in Nicaragua take early precautions

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May 1, 20201 min read

Community banks in Nicaragua take early precautions

A Baha’i-inspired community banking program in Nicaragua took initiative to implement safety measures for the handling of money.

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Apr 30, 20202 min read

Local Temple design unveiled in India

The design for the local Baha’i House of Worship to be built in Bihar Sharif has been unveiled.

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Working through crisis fosters greater societal unity in Kazakhstan

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Apr 28, 20202 min read

Working through crisis fosters greater societal unity in Kazakhstan

The current global health crisis is causing many people to reflect deeply on the future of their society.

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Work presses on at the site for the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Baha

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Apr 26, 20201 min read

Work presses on at the site for the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Baha

A tower crane now rises over the site, assisting the work to lay the foundations for the edifice.

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Community of English learners support one another during health crisis

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Apr 23, 20202 min read

Community of English learners support one another during health crisis

A Baha’i-inspired program for English learners in Vancouver has brought together thousands of people to practice language skills.

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