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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Bahá’í Temples around the world

March 14, 2010

The message of Bahá’u’lláh is intended for all mankind and the Bahá’í Houses of Worship on the five continents of the world are intended to herald the central principle of Bahá’u’lláh’s revelation: the Oneness of […]

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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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Random Quote

…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

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Families in rural Queensland turn a streetside garden into a place for service and to support local biodiversity. [...]

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Consultation is essential to addressing contemporary challenges, say Bahá’í delegates at the 8th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions. [...]

Terraces by Night: Thousands gather at Shrine of the Báb in admiration and contemplation

Over 13,000 people of diverse backgrounds experienced the illuminated terraces leading to the Shrine of the Báb on Mt. Carmel as part of the “Terraces by Night” event. [...]

Insights from the Field: Application of spiritual principles to academic inquiry

Participants at the annual ABS conference reflect on how spiritual principles can inform inquiry across diverse fields—from neuroscience to information technology. [...]

ETHIOPIA: New podcast invites youth to reflect on identity and purpose

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. [...]

Reimagining America’s story: How unity and justice can shape national narratives

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. [...]

BIC New York: New book spans 30 years of contributions to discourse on equality

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. [...]

In Conversation: Fostering cohesive neighborhoods in the United States

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. [...]

BIC Geneva: UN Secretary-General’s report highlights persecution of Bahá’ís in Iran

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

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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. [...]

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Mansion of Mazra‘ih: New landscaping work now surrounds Holy Place with tranquil meadow

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. [...]

Equality of women and men: Reimagining power as cooperation

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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. [...]

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