Baha'is of Kent, Washington

A Faith for Today

by ed in About the Baha'i Faith
Over a century ago Bahá’u’lláh taught that religious truth is not final but progressive. Religion is renewed, He said, in every age to re-establish and apply the unchanging principles found in the scriptures of the Great Religions of the world to the needs of the present day. The entrenched powers of 19th century Persian orthodoxy vehemently opposed His message but now His Faith is spread around the world. Here in Kent as in Europe, Africa, [...]
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About the Baha'i Faith

Bahai Reference Library

June 30, 2010

  The distinct bounty of having a revelation that is so young, and after the release of printable media and regular notation is that the Baha’is have the ability to read the words of Baha’u’llah […]

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Eastside Bahá’í Center

March 14, 2010

Devotional gatherings are held periodically at the Eastside Bahá’í center in Bellevue. Everyone is welcome at these devotional meetings. The prayers and readings are from the Bahá’í Sacred Writings and from the scriptures of other […]

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World Peace and the Bahá’í Faith

March 15, 2010

Bahá’u’lláh counsels mankind: “Let your vision be world-embracing, rather than confined to your own self.” The Bahá’í Writings delineate a practical and new relationship between the nations and peoples of the world.  While a prisoner […]

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…if the religions investigate reality and seek the essential truth of their own foundations, they will agree and no difference will be found. But inasmuch as religions are submerged in dogmatic imitations, forsaking the original foundations, and as imitations differ widely, therefore, the religions are divergent and antagonistic. These imitations may be likened to clouds which obscure the sunrise; but reality is the sun. If the clouds disperse, the Sun of Reality shines upon all, and no difference of vision will exist. The religions will then agree, for fundamentally they are the same.

— Abdu’l-Baha

Bahá’í World News Service

Bahá’í World Centre: Counsellors’ conference ends with reflection on spiritual renewal

After five days of consultation on efforts to contribute to social betterment, Counsellors concluded their conference in prayerful procession to the Shrine of Bahá’u’lláh [...]

Bahá'í World Centre: Counsellors’ Conference opens

Over the coming days, Counsellors from around the world will consult on the advancement of the worldwide Bahá’í community, preparing for the years ahead. [...]

2025: Year in Review

As 2025 comes to an end, the Bahá’í World News Service looks back at glimpses from efforts of the global Bahá’í community to foster a more harmonious world. [...]

Short film: “Expressions of Equality in the Family”

A new film titled “Expressions of Equality in the Family” explores how the principle of equality is reshaping patterns of life among several families in New Delhi. [...]

BIC NEW YORK: UN General Assembly resolution highlights “cumulative” effects of Iran’s persecution of Bahá’ís

A resolution confirmed by the UN General Assembly condemns the “cumulative” impact of the Iranian government’s persecution of the Bahá’í community over the past 46 years. [...]

“Weaving Paths”: New film reflects on FUNDAEC’s vision and work over 50 years

New film marks FUNDAEC’s 50th anniversary, reflecting on education grounded in the harmony of science and religion that enables communities to shape their own development [...]

COP30: BIC highlights ethics, future generations, and shared responsibility

From high-level panels to a youth ‘mini-COP’, Bahá’í contributions at COP30 explore the role of ethics and of future generations in guiding climate decisions. [...]

BIC New York: New Principal Representative of the Bahá’í International Community appointed

Rachel Bayani has been appointed as BIC’s new Principal Representative, following Bani Dugal who had been serving in this capacity since 2003. [...]

BIC BRUSSELS: Historic European Parliament resolution champions Bahá’í rights in Iran and condemns persecutions

MEPs denounce Iran’s campaign against Bahá’ís as “persecution by design,” “a state-engineered crime against humanity,” and a “continuing pattern of tyranny.” [...]

Insights from the Field: Uncovering early Bahá’í contributions to 19th century Iran—Part 2

In this second installment, Moojan Momen explores how Bahá’u’lláh’s teachings reshaped early Bahá’í community life in Iran and inspired new forms of collective action. [...]

BIC: African-European interdependence examined in new BIC statement

BIC statement to African and European Heads of State and Government emphasizes implications of interdependence and expanding conceptions of progress and development. [...]

BIC NEW YORK: United Nations resolution condemns Iran’s human rights record

UN resolution condemns Iran’s escalating persecution of Bahá’ís and religious minorities, citing arrests, property confiscation, and educational discrimination. [...]

Second World Social Summit: BIC delegation highlights humanity’s interdependence in addressing inequality

BIC delegation to the Second World Summit for Social Development highlights the need to reimagine development through the lens of collective well-being. [...]

Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Landscaping work advances as ‘Akká Visitors’ Centre completed

A new milestone has been reached with the completion of the ‘Akká Visitors’ Centre as landscaping surrounding the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá continues to advance. [...]

Insights from the Field: Uncovering early Bahá’í contributions to 19th century Iran—Part 1

New two-part podcast explores the largely hidden history of significant Bahá’í contributions to education, governance, and social reform in 19th century Iran. [...]

“Generosity was everywhere”: Amid devastation, communities found strength during the Los Angeles fires

As wildfires ravaged the Los Angeles area, bonds forged through service became lifelines, revealing the quiet strength of a purposeful community in a time of crisis. [...]

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