Issue 40
Winter 2011
Why Baha'i
Baha'i since January 2010
Q & A
Prayer
"Thou beholdest my helplessness and poverty, and bearest witness unto my woes and trials."

Baha'i Video
Homeless Hotline, Parts 1 & 2
Baha'i Quote
"To participate effectively in the struggle to bring material well-being to humanity, the religious spirit must find...new spiritual concepts and principles""
 

 

The Baha'i Faith? There's an App for that!

 

The Baha'i channel for the Call on Faith app has been launched with six video clips, about three minutes each, with themes including spiritual search, community building, children's and youth activity, and musical devotion. 

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Selected Profiles of American Baha'i Women


In observance of Women's History Month, we pay tribute to some notable American Baha'i Women who have made significant contributions to society and the Baha'i Faith.

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James Nelson was a voice for a spiritual approach to justice


On the national religious and human rights scene, as a member and for years chair of the national governing body of the Baha'i Faith, he was a strong voice for unity, equality and spiritual values in society and a staunch defender of the beleaguered Baha'i community in Iran.  more>>

Illinois lawmakers introduce House and Senate Resolutions condemning Iran's continued persecution of Baha'is


The resolutions demand the immediate release of imprisoned Baha'is held solely for their religious beliefs and also demand sanctions for "individuals directly responsible for egregious human rights violations in Iran, including against the Baha'i community." 
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Celebrating 50 Years of Integration

 
The morning after Dr. King was assassinated my high school was in turmoil. School buses did not pick up students in the black section of town so they walked three miles to school and sang Gospels and civil rights songs. more>>
Finding and Sustaining a Successful Relationship

Finding romance isn't always easy. And once you do find that special someone, it takes work to make the relationship a success. But thanks to some digital entrepreneurs, finding love and holding onto it has gotten a little simpler.  more>>