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Conflict and division are not new to our world; they have been with us throughout recorded history, since physical and cultural separation was normal in our less-advanced stages of human...

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One of my friends works for a company that manufactures and sells novelty items for pets.  Looking through their product catalogue, I was amused by many of the items; but...

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Diverse social actors in Brazil transcend institutional viewpoints, nurturing hope through dialogue and the reimagining of the foundations of justice and social progress.

Diverse social actors in Brazil transcend institutional viewpoints, nurturing hope through dialogue and the reimagining of the foundations of justice and social progress.

As I sat searching for a theme for my weekly newspaper column, numerous topics swirled and my mind kept spinning. So many topics, so little time. Literally so little time...

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My friend, a person of faith and a good citizen, has given countless hours of selfless service to his community – so it really surprised me when atheists charged him with...

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I have been thinking about roses and nightingales as my community prepares to celebrate the Festival of Ridvan. Several years ago, Yvonne Perkins wrote about celebrating Ridvan in her garden and how she organizes her gardening efforts to coincide with significant dates in the Baha’i calendar. I think about that article often because Yvonne beautifully […]

Everyone knows that prejudice is a destructive force in the world, and most of us understand that overcoming and removing our entrenched narratives and prejudices takes time and effort.  Why?...

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“Tie your camel, but trust in God.” That’s not exactly how the saying goes; The original Islamic Hadith – a collection of sayings from the prophet Muhammad — states the...

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You know how sometimes you’ll hear a single line from a song lyric and its insight, beauty and wisdom will stab you right in the heart? That happened to me...

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Rehema Marie finds joy in daily meditation, chasing waterfalls, and playing with languages. Whether in her writing or her teaching, she is dedicated to making safe havens for nerdy creatives to thrive. Formerly, she was a high school principal in bustling Beijing. Now she lives in rural Michigan where she runs the Keweenaw Learning Center. […]

I love a good magic trick—you know, a really well-executed illusion that can’t possibly be real, but the effect seems so convincing you’re left shaking your head wondering “how did...

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Sitting in the waiting room of the doctor’s office, I looked through the magazines on her table. Many were of general interest: gardening, fashion, sports. I focused, though, on the ones about...

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In this episode, we hear how a growing number of young people in the Canary Islands are striving for coherence in many aspects of their lives, including sports.

In this episode, we hear how a growing number of young people in the Canary Islands are striving for coherence in many aspects of their lives, including sports.

Truth, love, and justice constitute the building blocks of any lasting civilization. Without those foundational realities, our cultures not only fail to hold us together, but drive us apart.  When...

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Many of the world’s cultures have a traditional time of the year set aside just for fun and laughter, when tricks, comedy, pranks, and practical jokes prevail. That’s why April...

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Spiritual foundations are essential to social cohesion, emphasized the Bahá'í International Community at the UN Commission for Social Development.

Spiritual foundations are essential to social cohesion, emphasized the Bahá'í International Community at the UN Commission for Social Development.