Bahá’ís of Renton

A Faith for Today

by Patrick Connolly in About the Baha'i Faith
Over a century ago Bahá’u’lláh taught that religious truth is not final but progressive. Religion is renewed, He said, in every age to re-establish and apply the unchanging principles found in the scriptures of the Great Religions of the world to the needs of the present day. The entrenched powers of 19th century Persian orthodoxy vehemently opposed His message but now His Faith is spread around the world. Here in Renton as in Europe, Africa, [...]
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World Peace and the Bahá’í Faith

March 15, 2010

Bahá’u’lláh counsels mankind: “Let your vision be world-embracing, rather than confined to your own self.” The Bahá’í Writings delineate a practical and new relationship between the nations and peoples of the world.  While a prisoner […]

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Devotional Gatherings

March 15, 2010

“The impulse to pray is a natural one springing from man’s love to God” -`Abdu’l-Bahá One of our deepest human longings is to commune with our Creator. Praying together at a fixed time and place, […]

Random Quote

White doves and gray doves associate with each other in perfect friendship. Man draws imaginary lines on the planet and says, “This is a Frenchman, a Musselman, an Italian!” Upon these differences wars are waged. Men are fighting for the possession of the earth. They fight for that which becomes their graves, their cemeteries, their tombs.

In reality all are members of one human family — children of one Heavenly Father. Humanity may be likened unto the vari-colored flowers of one garden. There is unity in diversity. Each sets off and enhances the other’s beauty.

— Abdu’l-Baha

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Bahá’í World News Service

Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Short documentary on the construction project released

This documentary explores aspects of the design and construction of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and f

Centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing: Formal program begins after days of spiritual preparation

The formal program for the centenary began today with a reading of a message by the Universal House

Centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing: Representatives prepare themselves in spiritual atmosphere

Representatives have been preparing for the centenary, visiting Bahá’í Holy Places associated with t

Houses of Worship: Preparations under way for centenary commemorations

Bahá’í Houses of Worship around the world are preparing for the commemoration of the centenary of ‘A

Centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing: Representatives from around the world arrive

Representatives of Bahá’í communities from around the world have been arriving in Haifa for a gather

Centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing: Remembering His life in the Holy Land

Several events held in Haifa and ‘Akká mark the centenary of the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in the Holy

“Exemplar”: New film explores ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s profound effect on people past and present

A film commissioned by the Universal House of Justice for the centenary commemoration of the passing

Vanuatu: First local Bahá’í temple in the Pacific opens its doors

Saturday’s dedication of the Bahá’í House of Worship included Prime Minister Bob Loughman and other

Vanuatu: Anticipation builds as temple inauguration draws near

Many people from across Vanuatu arrive in Tanna to assist with preparations for Saturday’s dedicatio

COP26: BIC delegation offers principles and proposals for climate action

Representatives of the Bahá’í International Community have been participating in discussions at the

Mansion of Mazra‘ih: Conservation work on Holy Place continues apace

The project to preserve the Mansion of Mazra‘ih is now showing significant progress. Most notably, B

Bahrain: National gathering on coexistence honors ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

This event brought together Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, representing the king of Bahrain,

Centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing: Films and media productions honor herald of peace

Global preparations to commemorate the Centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing have led to a surge in fi

Centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing: Publications recall life of extraordinary figure

Countless people and communities around the world have been creating a vast number of publications i

Bahá’í World Publication: New essays honoring life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá focus on peace and higher education

The Bahá’í World online publication releases two new articles.

Gender equality: Change begins in the family, say Bahá’ís of South Africa

As calls for gender equality intensify in South Africa, the Bahá’ís of that country are drawing atte

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