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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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“United in our diversity”: Tunisian faith communities sign coexistence pact

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Mar 5, 20222 min read

“United in our diversity”: Tunisian faith communities sign coexistence pact

At a press conference in Tunis, Tunisia, the faith communities of that country signed a jointly prepared “National Pact for Coexistence"

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Counsellors look ahead as conference concludes

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Feb 7, 20221 min read

Counsellors look ahead as conference concludes

The conference of the Continental Boards of Counsellors whilst reading of a message from the Universal House of Justice came to a conclusion

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“This homeland shelters all”: Bahá’ís mark 100 year history in Tunisia

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Jan 20, 20222 min read

“This homeland shelters all”: Bahá’ís mark 100 year history in Tunisia

The Bahá’ís of Tunisia are marking a century since ‘Abdu’l-Bahá sent an Egyptian Bahá’í named Sheikh Muḥyí’d-Dín Sabrí to Tunisia.

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“Exemplar”: New film explores ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s profound effect on people past and present

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Jan 11, 20221 min read

“Exemplar”: New film explores ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s profound effect on people past and present

Exemplar, a film made by the Universal House of Justice to mark the centenary of the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, was released on Bahai.org

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Vanuatu: Anticipation builds as temple inauguration draws near

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Dec 15, 20211 min read

Vanuatu: Anticipation builds as temple inauguration draws near

Anticipation for Saturday morning’s opening of the local Bahá’í House of Worship in Vanuatu is building.

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Baháʼí communities in London offer tutoring for young people

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Dec 15, 20214 min read

Baháʼí communities in London offer tutoring for young people

With school closures last year young students were forced to navigate homeschooling alongside parents, a new form of education was needed.

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How the Bahá'í Faith Helps Us Go Deeper than Diversity

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Dec 15, 20211 min read

How the Bahá'í Faith Helps Us Go Deeper than Diversity

In this presentation, Mr. Eric Dozier & Ms. Homa Sabet Tavangar explore how the Bahá’í Faith goes deeper than diversity.

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Centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing: Publications recall life of extraordinary figure

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Nov 11, 20212 min read

Centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing: Publications recall life of extraordinary figure

Many communities throughout the world are reflecting on ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s life of service to humanity.

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Gender equality: Change begins in the family, say Bahá’ís of South Africa

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Nov 11, 20212 min read

Gender equality: Change begins in the family, say Bahá’ís of South Africa

The pandemic has awakened many societies to the possibilities for progress when people, come together to address various inequities.

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Oct 23, 20212 min read

Prayer, Worship and Service to Humanity

Prayer and worship are central aspects of Bahá’í life, both as individuals and as a community.

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“Endurance through cycles of war”: A resilient community fosters hope in the C.A.R.

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Oct 23, 20213 min read

“Endurance through cycles of war”: A resilient community fosters hope in the C.A.R.

A years-long armed conflict in the (C.A.R.) has disrupted life across the country and displaced hundreds of thousands of people.

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The local community is a source of untapped potential

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Oct 20, 20213 min read

The local community is a source of untapped potential

The past two years have challenged many societies across the world in ways that they have not for a lifetime.

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A holistic conversation on mental health needs the scientific, the spiritual and the social

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Oct 20, 20213 min read

A holistic conversation on mental health needs the scientific, the spiritual and the social

World Mental Health Day is a reminder of the importance of continuing to have serious conversations around mental health in our communities.

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“Community is more than people living in the same area": Reflections on belonging to a community

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Oct 19, 20213 min read

“Community is more than people living in the same area": Reflections on belonging to a community

For years, Baha’i communities across the United Kingdom have been learning to build communities that reflect the value of unity in diversity

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Youth reach out to build community during the summer months

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Oct 17, 20212 min read

Youth reach out to build community during the summer months

During the summer break from a hard year in school when many youth were isolated from their friends, youth decided to connect the community.

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Oct 17, 20211 min read

Creating an Inclusive Narrative

Creating an Inclusive Narrative is the culmination of a two-year project, a contribution to the national discourse on social cohesion.

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Agriculture: BIC underscores role of farmers in policymaking

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Oct 6, 20213 min read

Agriculture: BIC underscores role of farmers in policymaking

How is it that despite sufficient quantities of food being produced to feed the entire global population each year, food systems fall short?

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New Canadian parliamentary caucus looks at religion’s role in society

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Oct 6, 20212 min read

New Canadian parliamentary caucus looks at religion’s role in society

In a dialogue about the role of faith in governance, Canadian representatives of the country’s religious communities came together.

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What's happening to our sense of community?

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Sep 12, 20211 min read

What's happening to our sense of community?

We all feel the need to belong somewhere, but are the ways in which we are trying to satisfy this need actually bringing us closer together?

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Oct 3, 202011 min read

Community and Collective Action

In neighborhoods and villages around the world people are engaged in activities that aim to “build community.”

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