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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About the Baha'i Faith

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 […]

About the Baha'i Faith

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

…in every age, the reading of the scriptures and holy books is for no other purpose except to enable the reader to apprehend their meaning and unravel their innermost mysteries. Otherwise reading, without understanding, is of no abiding profit unto man.

— Bahá’u’lláh

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Bahá’í World News Service

Podcast: Bahá’í Chair examines conditions essential for lasting peace

The Bahá’í Chair for World Peace at the University of Maryland examines how spiritual and moral prin

Germany: Youth explore friendship and online interactions through film

A group of youth produce a short film about fostering true friendship amidst digital interactions, s

United States: New volume explores spiritual insights on America’s evolving story

U.S. Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs and Aspen Institute release collaborative essays examining incl

Kazakhstan: New documentary explores paths toward social progress

A new documentary examines how Bahá’í community-building initiatives in Kazakhstan are fostering soc

Chile: Eight years on, temple continues to uplift hearts and inspire service

Since its dedication in 2016, the Bahá’í Temple in Santiago has welcomed over 2.5 million visitors,

Houses of Worship: Three new Bahá’í temples announced

The Universal House of Justice has called for three new Bahá’í temples to be established—two nationa

Insights from the field: Podcast explores the contribution of the Bahá’ís of Iran to society

Historian Mina Yazdani explores how Iran’s Bahá’í community, despite persecution, has contributed to

BIC Geneva: UN experts condemn Iran’s persecution of Bahá’í women

In a joint letter of allegations, eighteen UN experts condemn Iran’s systemic persecution of the cou

Azerbaijan: Reimagining path to peace through harmony of science and religion

National discussion explores how the principle of the harmony of science and religion can address so

Bahá’í World Publication: New essay highlights biodiversity loss, recasting relationship with nature

A new essay explores how individuals, communities, and institutions can contribute to a more sustain

Summit of the Future: Charting a path toward peace grounded in a shared identity

The central theme of the BIC’s contribution to the Summit of the Future was the need to place humani

Insights from the Field: Podcast explores annual conference of the Association for Bahá’í Studies

Podcast episode explores the 48th ABS conference, featuring discussions on applying Bahá’í teachings

BIC New York: New video highlights youth voices on global interdependence

New BIC short film features youth from Bahá’í communities worldwide sharing reflections on global in

In Conversation: Podcast explores the BIC’s contributions to the discourse on global governance

BIC representatives explore the discourse on global governance, highlighting principles of oneness,

Summit of the Future: BIC statement calls on leaders to reimagine global order

BIC statement urges embracing humanity’s interdependence as foundation for global governance, challe

Shrine of the Báb: Significant construction in the grounds of the Shrine

Construction at the Shrine of the Báb encompasses several features to enhance accessibility with sig

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