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The Bahá'í Faith emphasizes the unity of humanity transcending all divisions of race, nation, gender, caste, and social class, while celebrating its diversity. Bahá'u'lláh wrote: "The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens." ‘Abdu’l-Bahá adds that the "unification of mankind" has now become "the paramount issue and question in the religious and political conditions of the world." The Bahá'í writings affirm the biological, political, and spiritual unity of humankind, while noting that they are not necessarily expected to arise simultaneously. (more...)

Edward Browne was a British orientalist who published many books and articles on the Bábí and Bahá'í religions. Browne was born in Uley near Dursley in Gloucestershire on February 7, 1862 and is best known to modern Bahá'ís for his description of his meeting with Bahá'u'lláh. Browne's scholarly reputation has endured until the present. His mastery of Iranian culture and thought has been equaled by few Westerners before or since, and his scholarship, as well as the eloquence and grace of his literary style, have given his works permanent value, even after great changes in scholarly methodology. The Iranians, despite their early suspicion about his interest in the Bábís, accepted him as a loyal friend for his scholarship, his political support, and his sympathetic understanding of their culture and literature. (more...)

The true believer is one who is conscious of his strength as well as of his weakness, and who, fully availing himself of the manifold opportunities and blessings which God gives him, strives to overcome his defects and weaknesses and this by means of a scrupulous adherence to all the laws and commandments revealed by God through His Manifestation.

Shoghi Effendi, Letter 4 February 1935 to Dr. Muhlschlegel

Baha'i Parenting Perspectives discusses such topics as: When you do first talk to your child about God and how do you introduce Him? What do you do if your children don't want to attend the Nineteen Day Feast? And many other important questions.

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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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