Baha'i Buzz

glen — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:54:42 -0500

The latest commentary on the Baha'i Faith from Baha'i bloggers and columnists.

The content of these blogs and columns does not necessarily represent the views of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States. (Also listen to Baha'i audio feature stories and commentaries.)

Why is obedience to the Covenant so important?

glen — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:43:37 -0400

What is this Covenant? The “Covenant” we are talking about is the Covenant of Succession – who is the authorized Head of the Baha'i Faith. A new blog focuses on the Baha'i Covenant, "a covenant unique in the annals of mankind."

Race, religion and realities

shane — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:25:13 -0500

Baha'i Perspectives provides links to posts and forum discussions discussing how the election of Barack Obama aligns with what the Faith says about race.

A two-headed monster

shane — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:34:06 -0500

There’s side A and there’s side B, and a whole lot in between. Why assign opinions to one “side” or the other? Why even have sides? Philippe Copeland argues for a more unified approach.

Why Baha'is elect to not get political

shane — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:55:20 -0400

In the University of Washington's The Daily, Wade Caves, a Baha'i, explains why Baha'is vote in general elections, but keep their noses out of politics.

A potent blend of thought and feeling

shane — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:57:09 -0400

At the Washington Post’s On Faith, Remz Pokorny, a senior at Brandeis University, chronicles his decision to stick with the religion he was reared in by two very different parents.

Stumped

shane — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:12:36 -0400

Philippe Copeland at Baha'i Thought wonders at the senseless decimation of trees in a Baha'i cemetery in Iran.

The error of their ways

shane — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:10:43 -0400

Mideast Youth has a suggestion for Iranian authorities wishing to inform Baha'is that they’re not welcome in that country’s universities.

Mars, Venus, Unity and Diversity

shane — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:23:15 -0400

Blogging on Baha'i Thought, Philippe Copeland says, “It is the powers of the soul, released and directed in response to the Word of God, that will allow gender diversity to yield its sweetest fruit, a peaceful and just global society.

Finding lasting happiness

shane — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:13:35 -0400

Hint: You won’t find it in a new car, a new job or even a new love. Iman provides a clue where to look and what you’ll discover on “Baha’i Perspectives.”