"lighten and uplift them, so that they may soar on the wings of the Divine verses" -Baha'u'llah

Lights of Carmel 


Issue: Volume 5, September 2003


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Recent Bahá'í News

Double cause for celebrations
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, 17 September 2003 (BWNS) -- Members of the Baha'i community here had a double reason to celebrate this month. > GO TO STORY

Learning on a higher plane
SAN FRANCISCO, United States, 16 September 2003 (BWNS) -- Scholars should move away from a combative style and lift their discussion to a higher plane, a senior professor told a major conference here. > GO TO STORY

Light of the spirit shines in the Congo
BRAZZAVILLE, Congo Republic, 9 September 2003 (BWNS) -- Teachings on peace prompted Anselme Nkouka to become a Baha'i during the earliest years of the Baha'i community here. > GO TO STORY


Asako Takami Dance Group, who performed at the conference.

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Published Articles

Soul, Spirit and Mind
By `Abdu'l-Bahá
What is the difference between the mind, spirit and soul? > GO TO ARTICLE

The Imperative for Moral Education
A cursory glance at current global concerns points to the need for a renewed emphasis on developing in every individual an inner guide, an ethical vision, or, as many commonly say now, a "moral compass. > GO TO ARTICLE

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Poetry

Presence of Life
By John Fletcher
This author has recently been accepted to be published in a book from the "National Poets Society". > GO TO POEM

An Answering Gait
BY Larry Gates
Written after rereading, from Ernie & Rose Lopez’ copy, the first chapter of Asking Questions, by Bahiyyih Nakhjavani. > GO TO POEM

Review

Amame
Music
Click here to purchase or listen to this CD.
Amame is by far, the editor's favourite Bahá'í inspired musical CD.  A selection from the Hidden Words are joyously put to music to uplift the soul and mind. > GO TO REVIEW



Navajo woman on her farm in Arizona. (Photo: Francisco Gonzalez)

Beauty of the feminine spirit
CORDOBA, Spain, 25 August 2003 (BWNS) -- A soft sari adorns an Indian woman as she shoulders a heavy water pot.  An elder of the Navajo people decorates her practical clothing with a turquoise necklace.  The long finger extensions of a Thai lady suggest she may be about to dance.

These are some of the images captured by Spanish photographer Francisco Gonzales and reproduced in a book of photographs portraying women around the world. > GO TO REVIEW

Updates of UpliftingWords.org

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New Approaches to Old Problems Bahá'í efforts in education, environment and development. > GO TO PAGE

       

  
  
  
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