Month: May 2025

Does Evil Exist?

Does Evil Exist? A Baha’i Perspective The question of whether evil exists is a perennial one, and it’s noted that some Baha’is commonly cite a specific verse from a talk by ‘Abdu’l-Baha as a definitive answer: “It is thus evident that all evil is mere non-existence. Good has a positive existence; evil is merely its […] Read More

Contemporary Ottoman Views of the Babi and Baha’i Religions

This presentation explores contemporary Ottoman perspectives on the Babi and Baha’i religions during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It examines how Ottoman officials, intellectuals, and religious authorities perceived and responded to these emerging religious movements within the broader context of political, social, and religious change. By analyzing press publications, and other writings, I will […] Read More