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Welcome to the Greater Richmond Baha'i Faith Community

Welcome to the Greater Richmond Baha'i Faith CommunityWelcome to the Greater Richmond Baha'i Faith CommunityWelcome to the Greater Richmond Baha'i Faith Community

Welcome to the Greater Richmond Baha'i Faith Community

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About the Baha'i Faith

The Baha'i Faith is a world religion whose purpose is to unite all the races and peoples in one universal Cause and one common Faith.

Baha'is are the followers of Baha'u'llah, whom they believe is the Promised one of all Ages.

 The traditions of almost every people include the promise of a future when peace and harmony will be established on earth and humankind will live in prosperity.

people of all colors unite

PREREQUISITES FOR PEACE

One God and the unity of religions

Oneness of humankind

Independent Investigation of truth

Essential harmony of science and religion

Equality of men and women

Elimination of prejudice of all kinds

Universal compulsary education

Spiritual solutions to economic problems

Universal auxiliary language


Candlelight Baha'is believe in the unity of mankind.

Baha'is believe in the unity of mankind, the unity of the religions and the unity of God; and that revelation is progressive.

RELIGIOUS PREJUDICE

There's been much in the news recently about religious prejudice, especially antisemitism. Here is some perspective from the Baha'i Faith.

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THE PROMISE of WORLD PEACE:

 "Whether peace is to be reached only after unimaginable horrors precipitated by humanity’s stubborn clinging to old patterns of behavior, or is to be embraced now by an act of consultative will, is the choice before all who inhabit the earth. At this critical juncture when the intractable problems confronting nations have been fused into one common concern for the whole world, failure to stem the tide of conflict and disorder would be unconscionably irresponsible."   The Universal House of Justice, 1985 PWP 

1985 PWP (pdf)

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RACE UNITY and the BAHA'I FAITH: Black History Month

"Racism is the most challenging issue confronting America. A nation whose ancestry includes every people on earth, whose motto is E pluribus unum, whose ideals of freedom under law have inspired millions throughout the world, cannot continue to harbor prejudice against any racial or ethnic group without betraying itself. Racism is an affront to human dignity, a cause of hatred and division, a disease that devastates society."

To read the complete statement, "The Vision of Race Unity: America's Most Challenging Issue", click on the link below:

 https://www.ibiblio.org/Bahai/Texts/English/The-Vision-Of-Race-Unity.html 


Here's a link to a video of the recent observance at the Baha'i National Temple in Evanston, IL:  https://news.bahai.org/story/1646/ 



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Introduction to the Baha'i Faith - Power Point

This Power Point presentation offers an introduction to the history, teachings, central figures & in

 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hiEWL7u_tEn_lesFvF4i2XwLmxZIAz7NWDZuGdnlY5Q/edit#slide=id.p4

Illumined With His Love

This video shows clips of Baha'i conferences around the world to discuss advancement of society .

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P76vIWzMA2E

Baha'i Prayer in Spanish

                                     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGrFg5MqpCo 

Baha'i Holy Days

Feb 25 - 28: Ayyam-i-Ha (Intercalary Days of celebration & service)

Mar 21: Naw Ruz (New Year celebration)

Apr 21: First Day of Ridvan (1st of 9 days of celebration)


Video: Centennial Celebration of Abd'ul Baha's Life

 One hundred years ago, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, the son of Bahá’u’lláh and the perfect example of His teachings, passed from this world. 

"The Example" narrates the life of 'Abdu'l-Bahá and the profound effect it had on people, both past and present. The significance of 'Abdu'l-Bahá's unique function as a refuge, shield and bulwark of all mankind is embodied in the accounts of some of the souls whose lives were transformed for the betterment of society through their association with Him. The film reflects 



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