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UN resolution on Iran sends powerful message on human rights

Baha'i World News Service - 19 hours 19 min ago
The approval today of a strongly worded resolution on human rights in Iran sends a powerful signal to the Iranian government that the world is gravely concerned about how Iran treats its citizens, said the Baha'i International Community. The resolution, approved by a vote of 74 to 48 by the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly, expressed "deep concern at serious ongoing and recurring...

Baha’is to observe two significant holy days

U.S.Baha'i News Headlines - Thu, 11/19/2009 - 10:48am

Baha’is will commemorate the Day of the Covenant on Nov. 25, and the Ascension of Abdu’l-Baha on Nov. 28.

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Getting to the heart and soul of Thanksgiving

U.S.Baha'i News Headlines - Thu, 11/19/2009 - 10:00am

At this season we reflect on the spiritual significance of thanksgiving with the following words of Abdu’l-Baha, son of Baha’u’llah, Founder of the Baha'i Faith. Abdu'l-Baha shared these thoughts when he visited the United States in 1912:

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New course explores scientific and spiritual dimensions of climate change

U.S.Baha'i News Headlines - Mon, 11/16/2009 - 2:03pm

A study course on the Scientific and Spiritual Dimensions of Climate Change has just been made available online by the International Environment Forum (IEF), a Baha'i-inspired organization addressing environment and sustainable development.

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Baha'is celebrate the Birth of Baha'u'llah

Baha'i World News Service - Wed, 11/11/2009 - 4:00am
On 12 November, Baha'is around the globe will celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Baha'u'llah, the founder of the Baha'i Faith. Gatherings are held in thousands of localities – in homes, at public facilities, at local and national Baha'i centers, and at Baha'i Houses of Worship. Baha'is invite their friends and the public to join them in offering prayers and celebrating with special...

Celebrating the birth of Baha’u’llah

U.S.Baha'i News Headlines - Tue, 11/10/2009 - 12:00am

I never dreamed, when I first encountered the Baha'i Faith as a young adult, that one day I would write a book about its Founder, Baha'u'llah, whose birthday Baha'is around the world celebrate November 12.

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Scouts embrace the unity of mankind

U.S.Baha'i News Headlines - Mon, 11/09/2009 - 12:00am

Rebecca Bonner, 9, has memorized enough Baha’i prayers to earn herself a shiny, golden badge that features the globe and has the words, “Unity of Mankind” resting proudly on the North Pole.

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The Unity Bluegrass Band - "Getting Around Tuit" again

U.S.Baha'i News Headlines - Sun, 11/08/2009 - 12:00am

In August more than one thousand attendees celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Green Lake Baha'i Conference in Wisconsin

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World’s major religions present action plans on environment

Baha'i World News Service - Wed, 11/04/2009 - 4:00am
Leaders representing the world's major religions, including the Baha'i Faith, gathered yesterday at historic Windsor Castle to formally launch a series of action plans involving their communities in a long-term effort to protect the environment. They were joined by United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and HRH The Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, in a celebratory meeting that...

Rainn Wilson discusses "The Meaning of Life" on ABC News Nightline

U.S.Baha'i News Headlines - Tue, 10/27/2009 - 5:40pm

Last night, Rainn Wilson, "a mostly comic character actor from a beloved TV sitcom" and active member of the Baha'i Faith, was interviewed on ABC's Nightline television news program about his website, "Soul Pancake."

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Baha'is join global plan for "generational change" on climate change

Baha'i World News Service - Tue, 10/27/2009 - 4:00am
The Baha'i International Community today announced that it has become a partner in a United Nations-sponsored program to promote "generational change" to address climate change and environmental sustainability. The program, which is co-sponsored by the Alliance of Religions and Conservation (ARC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), seeks to promote lifestyle changes that will...
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