Prayer for the Fast #2
The Baháʼí Fast is a 19-day period each year during which adult Baháʼís in good health abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset. It takes place from the 2nd to the 20th of March, immediately preceding the Baháʼí New Year. Purpose and Importance: The Baháʼí Fast is a time for spiritual reflection, prayer, […] Read MoreDreams and Dream Interpretation in the Baha’i Religion
This presentation provides an outline of the importance of dreams and their interpretation in the Bahá’í Faith. After some general remarks on dreams, the importance of dreams and dream interpretation in Islam will be discussed, since they provide an archetype for the Bahá’í context. Statements on dreams by Bahá’u’lláh and Abdu’l-Bahá will also be examined. Read MorePrayer for the Fast
The Baháʼí Fast is a 19-day period each year during which adult Baháʼís in good health abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset. It takes place from the 2nd to the 20th of March, immediately preceding the Baháʼí New Year. Purpose and Importance: The Baháʼí Fast is a time for spiritual reflection, prayer, […] Read MoreThe Bible and the Baha’i Faith: A Religious Duty
“The Bible and the Baha’i Faith: A Religious Duty, to be presented by Wade Fransson is a focused effort to assist Baha’is in fulfilling this religious duty, assigned to us by Abdu’l Baha, to know and understand the Bible, in a format that is welcoming and inspirational for Baha’is and friends of the faith alike. […] Read MoreThe Movement of the Left
This talk explores the parallel emergence of the Bahá’í Faith and leftist ideologies such as Socialism and Communism. It examines the Bahá’í stance on governance, civic engagement, and lawfulness while focusing on the broader implementation of ideas rather than political affiliations or activism. Read More“Asleep in this world, awake in the other”: The Legend of the Seven Sleepers in the Christian-Islamic Tradition and the Babi-Baha’i Writings
Young noble Christian men save themselves from persecution by a Roman emperor in a cave where they sleep for centuries, protected by God. So goes the legend of the “Seven Sleepers of Ephesus”. It is the story and fate of those young men who believe in one God, resist idol worship in their city and […] Read More
PREVIEW OF THE UPCOMING COURSE ON THE PENTATEUCH — HOW TO SPEAK ABOUT THE BIBLE WITH JEWS, CHRISTIANS AND MUSLIMS (A FEW CLUES)
In this weekend’s Bahá’í Explorations Presentation and Discussion, Peter Terry will offer a preview of his upcoming course on the Pentateuch and provide insights into how Bahá’ís can effectively discuss the Bible with followers of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The discussion will focus on how to convey the Bahá’í teachings in a way that resonates […] Read MoreThe Corinne True Center and the Importance of Studying Baha’i History
In January 2024, the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of the United States approved the creation of the “Corinne True Center for Baha’i History.” The Center defines “history” broadly to include the study of Baha’i history, philosophical and theological teachings, the translation and commentary of authoritative texts, and the exploration of the Faith’s relationship […] Read More
Science and Art – Meaning and Understanding Explored
The Baha’i writings frequently refer to science and art, craft and knowledge together; however, in our present society it appears that science and art have no meaningful connection. This presentation explores not only the Baha’i writings, but aspects of cultural and language history to examine the connections between science and art, and how an alternative […] Read More
