A Reasoned Faith: Science and Religion in a Baha’i Perspective
The idea that science and religion are in harmony is one of the many deeply insightful, prescriptive, and anticipatory teachings of the Baha’i Faith. It addresses a conflict of the modern age, namely that scientific explanations of reality necessarily supplant religious explanations, the latter based upon perceived uninformed and antiquated notions. But despite its appeal, […] Read More
Pioneering on the Global Stage: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Rewards
Pioneering on the global stage involves venturing into uncharted territories, whether they are geographic, technological, or cultural. It is a thrilling journey that offers numerous challenges and rewards. Challenges may include navigating unfamiliar regulatory landscapes, adapting to diverse cultural norms, or addressing unforeseen market dynamics. However, the rewards of international pioneering are equally compelling. This […] Read More
How Different Religions View Death and Afterlife
Clearwater Bahá’ís is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: How Different Religions View Death and Afterlife Time: Jan 21, 2024 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86247698525 Meeting ID: 862 4769 8525 ************************* Introduction: The third edition of “How Different Religions View Death and Afterlife,” skillfully edited by Dr. […] Read More
Learned One of Qa’ín: The story of Nabíl-i-Akbar
Nabíl-i-Akbar was one of the most learned clerics of Persia, a mujtahid and expert debater, a specialist of islamic philosophy and jurisprudence, and a Bahá’í. He spent a lifetime serving the Bahá’ís of Persia, was appointed posthumously to the rank of Hand of the Cause by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and named Apostle of Bahá’u’lláh by Shoghi Effendi. Read More
What is the Divine Curriculum and how does it work?
This presentation will focus on certain fundamental truths commonly referred to in the Bahá’í Faith as “progressive revelation”, and which I also refer to as “The Divine Curriculum.” The main concepts to be discussed, and which will be used to answer the question expressed in the title of this talk, are as follows: The oneness […] Read MoreAngels, Stars, and Heralds: A Bahá’í Perspective on Christmas
The topic for Eileen’s presentation today is “Angels, Stars and Forerunners: A Bahá’í Perspective on Christmas.” Have you ever wondered if there really was a star foretelling Jesus’s birth? If the Magi really did visit the infant Jesus? Or are the Gospel birth stories part of a larger fabric? Read More
Christ’s “Quickening Power” and Bahá’u’lláh’s “Quickeners of Mankind”: Comparing Syriac Christian and Bahá’í Paradigms of Salvation, with Special Reference to Theōsis
The concept of “Quickening Power” in the context of Syriac Christian theology and the idea of “Quickeners of Mankind” in Bahá’í teachings represent theological concepts associated with the transformative and redemptive power believed to be at work in the spiritual journey of individuals and humanity as a whole. While the specific terminology and doctrinal nuances […] Read More
A Psychological Perspective on the Laws of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas (The Most Holy Book of the Bahai-Faith)
There are 8 billion ways to view the Book of Aqdas. The psychotherapeutic-psychiatric perspective is particularly interesting, as almost all commandments and laws deal with human relationships and only become understandable in this context.After an introduction to the book’s claim as a “charter of the future world civilization,” nine guiding principles are presented that can […] Read More
Dawn-Breaker: The story of Nabil
This presentation explores the life of Nabil-iAzam, Apostle of Baha’u’llah, eminent Baha’i Historian, author of Nabil’s Narrative. Nabil was one of the foremost teachers of the Cause in his day, sent on many teaching missions by Baha’u’llah Himself, he was the first Baha’i to complete pilgrimage rites in Shiraz and Baghdad and was the one […] Read More
