Baha'i Chair at Hebrew University hosts conference on modern religions
Some 54 scholars of religion -- Jewish, Muslim, Christian, Mormon and Baha'i-- gathered in December at the Hebrew University to discuss the impact...
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Gathering in Holy Land marks milestone in the development of the Baha'i Faith
As one of nearly 1000 regional community advisors in the worldwide Baha'i community, Iwassa Bolinga's duties normally entail consulting with...
Israel Postal Authority to issue commemorative stamp for the opening of the Terraces of the Shrine of the Bab
The Philatelic Service Department of the Israel Postal Authority will issue a commemorative stamp to mark the completion of the Terraces of the...
New Book from University Press of Maryland Explores Baha'i Views of Governance and Globalization
A new book from the University Press of Maryland by sociologist Nader Saiedi examines the philosophical and theological underpinnings of the...
Interfaith dialogue participants meet with King of Norway
Participants in a national interfaith dialogue project met privately with King Harald V of Norway on 11 December 2000 to present the results...
Human Rights Day program at the United Nations focuses on upcoming World Conference Against Racism
Featuring a nine-city videoconference that gave it global reach, a commemoration of Human Rights Day held here on 7 December focused on preparations...
UN General Assembly expresses concern over treatment of Baha'is in Iran
For the 15th time in 16 years, the United Nations General Assembly has expressed "concern" over human rights violations in Iran, once again specifically...
Baha'i Temple in India continues to receive awards and recognitions
The Baha'i House of Worship here, long recognized as an architectural triumph and one of India's most visited sites, has received several more...
Reshaping "God's holy mountain" to create a vision of peace and beauty for all humanity
Many of the visitors who will soon wander the nearly completed gardens and terraces that extend almost a kilometer up the side of Mount Carmel...
In Buryatia, a struggle against AIDS and substance abuse
In response to rising rates of alcoholism, drug use and AIDS among youth in this Siberian republic, Baha'is here have created a "Youth Center...