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Issue 52     October 2012

Why Baha'i 

 

 

  
Oak Lawn, IL - Baha'is since 1998
 
"It all felt right to me. It felt of God."

Q & A

  

 

  

Baha'i Prayer

 

"O God! Let this American democracy become glorious in spiritual degrees even as it has aspired to material degrees, and render this just government victorious."

 

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Baha'i Quote 

 

"The well-being of mankind, its peace and security, are unattainable unless and until its unity is firmly established."

 

Baha'i Video 

  

Watch this 2007 video on the  Baha'i election process.

 

 

 

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Centenary Website 

In 1912, 'Abdu'l-Bahá, the son of the founder of the Bahá'í Faith, traveled from coast to coast across America after a lifetime of imprisonment and persecution. He called on America to become a land of spiritual distinction and leadership and gave a powerful vision of America's spiritual destiny - to lead the way in establishing the oneness of humanity.

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Celebrating the Birth of the Bab

    

The Bab (1819-1850), whose title means "the Gate" in Arabic, was the Prophet-Herald of the Baha'i Faith. His mission was to proclaim the imminent arrival of "Him Whom God shall make manifest," namely Baha'u'llah (1817-1892), the Founder of the Baha'i Faith. Beginning sunset on October 19, Baha'is observe this Holy Day. more>>

San Francisco program reaffirms 'Abdu'l-Baha's vision of peace

    

Read highlights of "'Abdu'l-Baha, Pillar of Peace" held at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco on Sunday, September 9, 2012. This special program commemorated the centenary of  'Abdu'l-Baha's visit to California and included live music and theater, as well as talks offered by Mr. Hooper Dunbar, former member of The Universal House of Justice and Mr. Firuz Kazemzadeh and Mrs. Wilma Ellis Kazemzadeh, former members of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United Statesmore>> 

 

Watch the video Increase the Peace produced by the Junior Youth Empowerment Groups of Oakland, Los Altos, Hayward and San Mateo. They describe their vision of peace and how to achieve it through service and dedication.

The Power of Interfaith Collaboration: Linking Energy Conservation and Faith Communities

    

In this blog entry on The Huffington Post, Peter Adriance, NGO Environmental Liaison for the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States, shares  his reflections after attending a gathering sponsored by the White House office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, which was attended by more than 150 representatives of widely diverse faith groups and congregations from across the U.S. more>>

 

Watch the video Whatever I Behold... short film that captures the spirit of "Environmental Stewards: Champions of Justice!", a sustainability education program for 11-14 year olds offered at Baha'i schools.

    

Randolph Dobbs, a member of the Regional Baha'i Council of California, participated in "The Civility

Project", a public service announcement from the Interreligious Council of Southern California. Listen to what Mr. Dobbs has to say about having civility in public discourse. more>>

Engaging Young People
The Baha'i Faith encourages teens and preteens to stay active in the community and encourages adults to help empower them.

Baha'i Faith in the News

 

 

Baha'is in the Media

Upcoming Conferences

 

 

Divine Art of Living Conference

San Diego, CA, November 23-25, 2012

 

Rabbani Trust Baha'i Conference

Orlando, FL, December 20-23, 2012

 

Grand Canyon Baha'i Conference

Phoenix, AZ, December 21-24, 2012