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A fundamental principle of the Bahá’í Faith is the harmony of religion and science. The Bahá’í Faith teaches that properly appreciated, science and religion will never conflict, as each are complementary ways of explaining truth, which on any issue must necessarily be singular. The teachings state that whenever conflict arises between religion and science it is due to human error; either through misinterpretation of religious scriptures or the lack of a more complete understanding of science. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá explained that religious teachings which are at variance with science should not be accepted; he explained that religion has to be reasonable since God endowed humankind with reason so that they can discover truth.

Leroy Ioas (1896 - 1965) was a Hand of the Cause of God of the Bahá’í Faith. In 1952 he was appointed to the International Bahá’í Council, precursor to the Universal House of Justice where he served until 1961 as Secretary General. Leroy's service to the Faith was outstanding and inspiring to his communities. In 1912 he led his parents to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in a crowded hotel lobby by the radiance which enveloped Him. Although only sixteen, he took the Master for his guide, and was aware of His guidance at several critical periods of his life. He was present when ‘Abdu’l-Bahá laid the cornerstone of the Temple in Wilmette - his father had helped to draft the petition to the Master for permission to build it - and as a young man he taught classes on its grounds.

Be not content with the ease of a passing day, and deprive not thyself of everlasting rest. Barter not the garden of eternal delight for the dust-heap of a mortal world. Up from thy prison ascend unto the glorious meads above, and from thy mortal cage wing thy flight unto the paradise of the Placeless. -Bahá’u’lláh, Hidden Words

It's Not Your Fault is an engaging and highly readable book, based on the author's professional experience in treating those who suffer from the devastating effects of emotional trauma. Dr. McGraw describes how trauma affects the brain and, therefore, one's ability to carry out "good advice"; explains the subtle and largely hidden processes of attunement and attachment that take place between parents and children...

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This is an image of the House of Worship in Wilmette, Illinois that was completed in 1953; the Wilmette House of Worship is the largest and the oldest surviving temple. Known as the "Mother Temple of the West" it stands on the shores of Lake Michigan. The cladding is made out of white portland cement concrete with both clear and white quartz aggregate. It has received numerous design awards, and is a prominent Chicago-area landmark. The principal architect was Louis Bourgeois.

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