All Baha'i Articles on Uplifting Words

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Nov 26, 2019
3 min

Materialism and Sacrifice

It isn't easy to see how we can move through life with our appetite for wealth and material goods growing daily.

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Azerbaijan: Bahá’í principle of unity inspires national conference on coexistence

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Nov 7
2 min

Azerbaijan: Bahá’í principle of unity inspires national conference on coexistence

The first national conference on fostering coexistence in Azerbaijan was held by the government’s State Committee on Religious Associations

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BIC Geneva: Tackling hate speech at nexus of tech, government, and civil society

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Nov 7
3 min

BIC Geneva: Tackling hate speech at nexus of tech, government, and civil society

To address the challenge of increasing hate speech online there needs to be closer collaboration between the tech sector and the government.

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Egypt: Short film on Bahá’í community highlights efforts for coexistence

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Sep 16
2 min

Egypt: Short film on Bahá’í community highlights efforts for coexistence

A film, “A Bahá’í in Egypt: A story of 3 generations” made by Elsaha, based in Egypt, gives a perspective on the experience of Baha'is.

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United Kingdom: How sensationalist journalism obscures view of reality

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Sep 15
3 min

United Kingdom: How sensationalist journalism obscures view of reality

What is the role of journalists in promoting understanding, especially in a media environment that is often driven by sensationalism?

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An uplifting wave of global conferences inspires common purpose

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Aug 31
2 min

An uplifting wave of global conferences inspires common purpose

Over 80 conferences are taking place across Canada alongside many others around the world that are teaching how to build vibrant communities

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“Family a seedbed for change”: Fostering a new culture of equality in India

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Aug 31
4 min

“Family a seedbed for change”: Fostering a new culture of equality in India

Justice necessitates that women should have equal rights as men. However, achieving true equality is difficult.

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“We are all one family”: Religious leaders highlight moral education as foundation for peace

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Jun 11
2 min

“We are all one family”: Religious leaders highlight moral education as foundation for peace

The 12th Annual Conference of the Council of Religious Leaders in Israel was hosted recently at the Bahá’í World Centre.

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Indore Bahá’í Chair: Principles requisite for climate action

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Jun 10
2 min

Indore Bahá’í Chair: Principles requisite for climate action

For the past two years, the Bahá’í Chair for Studies in Development at Devi Ahilya University has been organizing a series of webinars.

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“Radiating peace and hope”: Bahá’í temple in Panama marks 50th anniversary

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May 30
2 min

“Radiating peace and hope”: Bahá’í temple in Panama marks 50th anniversary

Standing at the summit of Cerro Sonsonate is the Bahá’í House of Worship in Panama City.

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All Party Parliamentary Interfaith Group examines the moral dimension of climate change

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Apr 12
3 min

All Party Parliamentary Interfaith Group examines the moral dimension of climate change

“We are in a moment of peril, but… we are also in a moment of great promise,” said Member of Parliament Elizabeth May.

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Bahá’í institutions and agencies gather to plan new phase of development

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Apr 12
3 min

Bahá’í institutions and agencies gather to plan new phase of development

Over 150 representatives of local, regional and national Bahá’í institutions and agencies recently gathered at the Toronto Bahá’í Centre.

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Global conferences: Fostering a culture of peace, contributing to social betterment

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Apr 12
5 min

Global conferences: Fostering a culture of peace, contributing to social betterment

A rising wave of conferences is sweeping across the globe bringing together everyone from around the world to serve humanity.

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DRC: Superstructure of temple nears completion

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Apr 12
3 min

DRC: Superstructure of temple nears completion

The steel superstructure for the 26-metre-high dome of the national Bahá’í House of Worship in the DRC is nearing completion.

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Apr 12
2 min

BIC: Re-envisioning the future of work

The unprecedented challenges posed by the pandemic have led many people throughout the world to reflect deeply on how they live and work.

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BIC New York: Forum highlights women’s critical role in climate action

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Apr 11
3 min

BIC New York: Forum highlights women’s critical role in climate action

The New York Office of the BIC recently brought together representatives of many different communities and organizations.

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Chile House of Worship: How to foster prosperous cities

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Apr 9
2 min

Chile House of Worship: How to foster prosperous cities

How can spiritual principles such as justice and oneness guide the development of cities?

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BIC New York: Equality of women and men necessary for response to climate crises

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Mar 5
2 min

BIC New York: Equality of women and men necessary for response to climate crises

A statement by the BIC proposes that the principle of equality of women and men will need to be intentionally woven into the government.

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“United in our diversity”: Tunisian faith communities sign coexistence pact

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Mar 5
2 min

“United in our diversity”: Tunisian faith communities sign coexistence pact

At a press conference in Tunis, Tunisia, the faith communities of that country signed a jointly prepared “National Pact for Coexistence"

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Counsellors look ahead as conference concludes

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Feb 7
1 min

Counsellors look ahead as conference concludes

The conference of the Continental Boards of Counsellors whilst reading of a message from the Universal House of Justice came to a conclusion

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“This homeland shelters all”: Bahá’ís mark 100 year history in Tunisia

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Jan 20
2 min

“This homeland shelters all”: Bahá’ís mark 100 year history in Tunisia

The Bahá’ís of Tunisia are marking a century since ‘Abdu’l-Bahá sent an Egyptian Bahá’í named Sheikh Muḥyí’d-Dín Sabrí to Tunisia.

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