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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…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

A new podcast by the Bahá’ís of Ethiopia creates a space for youth to reflect on questions of identity in a society comprising more than 80 ethnic groups. [...]

A symposium by the Bahá’ís of the US explores how stories grounded in unity and justice can hold the country’s painful realities and shared aspirations in the same frame. [...]

A new book by the BIC, “In Full Partnership”, reflects on the profound interdependence of humanity’s advancement and the flourishing of women and girls. [...]

The latest podcast episode explores how youth in the US, inspired by spiritual principles, are discovering the joy of serving together for the common good. [...]

New UN global report on intolerance and violence based on religion and belief cites Iran’s persecution of Bahá’ís as systematic repression. [...]

Participants of the 49th conference of the ABS explore the application of the Bahá’í teachings to a wide array of prevalent discourses on the wellbeing of humanity. [...]

This podcast episode explores how young people in the Caucasus and Central Asia are overcoming social barriers and contributing to the betterment of their communities. [...]

New landscaping work in the vicinity of the Mansion of Mazra‘ih now allows visitors to experience the tranquil spirit long associated with this Holy Place. [...]

BIC Offices in Addis Ababa and Cairo explore how societies must transcend conceptions of power as domination if they are to move toward genuine equality of women and men. [...]

The opening of the school in Zambia reflects a community’s evolving understanding of how spiritual principles can guide collective action to address shared challenges. [...]

The Bahá’í Chair’s oral history project, grounded in the principle of the oneness of humankind, shares accounts of resilience amid inequities that continue to shape lives [...]

Over 1500 people on the grounds of the Langenhain Bahá’í temple explore how, creativity grounded in spiritual purpose, can generate joy and strengthen bonds of friendship [...]

The latest podcast episode explores how neighbors and groups of families in Australia are learning to support one another by applying spiritual principles to daily life. [...]

“Sowing Life”, a new documentary by FUNDAEC, explores how people are applying scientific knowledge alongside spiritual insights to address environmental degradation. [...]

The latest podcast episode explores how Bahá’í educational programs in Cambodia and Malawi are empowering women to transcend traditional roles and contribute to progress. [...]

A new statement by the BIC Addis Ababa Office explores how unified interfaith action can address Africa’s challenges and foster spiritual and material advancement. [...]