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

…every one of the divine religions contains essential ordinances, which are not subject to change, and material ordinances, which are abrogated according to the exigencies of time. But the people of the world have forsaken the divine teachings and followed forms and imitations of the truth. Inasmuch as these human interpretations and superstitions differ, dissensions and bigotry have arisen, and strife and warfare have prevailed. By investigating the truth or foundation of reality underlying their own and other beliefs, all would be united and agreed, for this reality is one; it is not multiple and not divisible.

— Abdu’l-Baha

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Bahá’í World News Service

“A refuge for all”: Bahá’í temple in Germany marks 60th anniversary

Some 4,000 people of all backgrounds from across Europe reflect on the unifying role of the temple o

Brazil: Capacities built in times of calm become vital during flood crisis

Amid floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, capacities built through Bahá’í community-building efforts

BIC Brussels: Oneness of humanity essential to food system reform

BIC highlights broad considerations, such as justice in international relations, for fostering more

Luxembourg: Overcoming passivity through community-building

The Bahá’ís of Luxembourg bring together academics and civil society members to explore the role of

#OurStoryIsOne: Marking a year when the arts inspired reflection worldwide

Today marks a year since #OurStoryIsOne was launched, honoring the 10 Bahá’í women who were hanged i

Tanzania: Bahá’í Most Holy Book published in Swahili

The first printed copy of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas—Bahá’u’lláh’s Most Holy Book—in Swahili has been publish

Insights from the Field: Podcast explores individual and collective transformation in Kenya

Townshend Lihanda shares stories from Kenya about individual and collective transformation inspired

BIC New York: Embracing humanity’s interdependence and shared identity

BIC explores new conceptions of leadership and justice at the UN Civil Society Conference, highlight

“A beacon of light and hope”: Bahá’í House of Worship inaugurated in Papua New Guinea

Some 4,000 people from across Papua New Guinea gathered in Port Moresby over two days to celebrate t

Papua New Guinea: Mounting anticipation as dedication of temple approaches

Over 1,000 expected for dedication of the national Bahá’í House of Worship in Port Moresby.

Papua New Guinea: Architects reflect on PNG temple project

Architects share their insights into the collaborative efforts behind Papua New Guinea’s soon to be

In Conversation: Podcast explores implications of oneness for the African–European partnership

Podcast explores implications of the principle of the oneness of humanity for the relationship betwe

United Arab Emirates: Youth cultivate community spirit in new garden

Youth engaged in Bahá’í community-building activities spearhead a community garden project, nurturin

United Kingdom: Restoration project honors enduring impact of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s message of peace

Message of peace resounds as community celebrates opening of restored apartment where ‘Abdu’l-Bahá s

In Conversation: Podcast explores dynamic relationships between worship and service

Podcast explores two fundamental aspects of a spiritual life, worship and service, bringing together

“A solace to humankind”: Bahá’ís of India mark centenary at Lotus Temple

Gathering at the House of Worship marks Bahá’í National Assembly’s 100th year and explores efforts o

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