Baha’i Faith

In ‘Boys Will Be Human,’ Justin Baldoni invites boys to ‘undefine’ masculinity

By Kathryn Post — November 10, 2022
(RNS) — ‘I wrote this book for 12-year-old Justin, for 16-year old-Justin, for 20-year-old Justin,’ the filmmaker and ‘Jane the Virgin’ star told RNS.

My sister is in an Iranian prison for the 4th time

By Iraj Kamalabadi — August 25, 2022
(RNS) — In all instances, she has been innocent of any crime. She is, however, a Baha’i.

The Iranian government is targeting Baha’is in Yemen. We’ve seen this before.

By James Samimi Farr — November 28, 2018
(RNS) — If we allow the condemnation of 22 Baha’is to death in Yemen, what will the world have actually learned?

Chrysalis of crystal: A Baha’i temple offers a new kind of sacred space

By Michael J. Crosbie — December 13, 2017
(RNS) — The American Institute of Architects and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada recently recognized this unique work of architecture for its innovative design and path-breaking use of materials.

Iran wants to eradicate Baha’is. We should demand their religious freedom

By guest — May 13, 2016
(RNS) Saturday (May 14) is the eighth anniversary of Iran’s imprisonment of seven Baha’i leaders. Unfortunately, there are signs the persecution of the Baha'is is on the upswing.

Delve into the history of the Baha’i faith

By Mary Herndon — July 7, 2014
On July 9, 1850, the Baha’i figure called the Bab was killed. Believed to be a messenger of God proclaiming the impending arrival of Baha’u’llah, he was executed for apostasy by firing squad in the Persian Empire. According to Baha’i accounts, the Bab had disappeared when the smoke from the guns lifted, but he was […]
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