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Ambassador talks peace at Green Acre
ELIOT, MAINE, United States, September 13, 2005
The Japanese ambassador to the United States told a gathering at Green Acre Baha'i School that he had "deep admiration" for the effort Baha'is...
David S. Ruhe, 1914-2005
HAIFA, Israel, September 7, 2005
Dr. David S. Ruhe, former member of the Universal House of Justice, died Tuesday, 6 September 2005, near his home in Newburgh, New York, following...
Science and religion explored
CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS, United States, September 2, 2005
The relationship between science and religion was explored at the 29th annual Association for Baha'i Studies conference, which took place here...
Baha'i group pays homage to a heroine
SOFIA, Bulgaria, August 3, 2005
Towering trees sheltered ornate headstones that were almost hidden in the dense vegetation of an old cemetery in this eastern European capital....
'Value system' could protect diversity
DUBLIN, Ireland, July 28, 2005
The challenge of establishing unity in diversity was among the topics explored at a conference held here to examine the impact of the Baha'i...
'Prophet's Daughter' tells story of an exceptional woman
HAIFA, Israel, July 20, 2005
A woman who was assigned principal responsibility for the administration of an independent world religion is the subject of a book recently launched...
Junior youth take inspired steps
SINGAPORE, Singapore, July 14, 2005
Junior youth from the Singaporean Baha'i community entertained more than 500 youth at a recent event organized by the World Bank. The young Baha'is...
Baha'is address historic UN hearings
UNITED NATIONS, United States, July 5, 2005
A representative of the Baha'i International Community outlined specific recommendations for reform of the United Nations during an address at...
Unity stressed at interfaith conference
UNITED NATIONS, United States, June 28, 2005
The key to interfaith harmony is to focus on the essential oneness of all religions, a Baha'i International Community representative told a groundbreaking...
Equality principle inspires winner
LONDON, England, June 19, 2005
An award-winning businesswoman is attributing her success partly to a Baha'i principle taught to her as a child. Jyoti Munsiff was named "Businesswoman...
Government officials visit Baha'i center
HAVANA, Cuba, June 13, 2005
Senior government officials and representatives of diverse religious groups in Cuba gathered with Baha'is for an interreligious event in the...
New 'Baha'i World' volume addresses pressing social issues
HAIFA, Israel, June 9, 2005
Gender equality, domestic violence, and the role of the family in society are among the issues examined in the newly released volume of "The...
Hollywood role for veteran Baha'i actor
LONDON, England, June 7, 2005
Veteran actor Earl Cameron was taking part in a Baha'i community activity in the United Kingdom when he received a surprising phone call from...
Senior government minister praises Baha'i contributions
BERLIN, Germany, May 31, 2005
The German Minister for Home Affairs, Otto Schily, has praised the contributions of German Baha'is to the social stability of the country. In...
Award winner advocates celebration of diversity
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, May 25, 2005
People do not need to sacrifice their different cultures as they strive for a global community that recognizes common rights and values, said...
Baha'is hold unique democratic elections
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 18, 2005
Baha'i delegates from throughout South Africa have elected the national governing body of the Faith using the same unique democratic system employed...
Lifting standards wins awards
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, May 11, 2005
A gold medal in an international junior weightlifting championship is just one of a string of recent achievements in sport, the arts, and community...
How everyone can win
BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON, United States, May 10, 2005
In Western countries, it is taken for granted that the best way to settle political, economic, or legal differences is by putting two or more...
Spectacular site for Chile temple
SANTIAGO, Chile, April 26, 2005
The first Baha'i House of Worship in South America will be built in the Andean foothills with a panoramic view of the mountains in three directions....
New official Baha'i Web site launched
HAIFA, Israel, April 20, 2005
A new official Web site has been launched by the Baha'i International Community to provide an introduction to the Baha'i Faith for general inquirers,...