March 8th, 2011 | by Susanne Alexander | published in old/new world order, relationships, society
I had a conversation recently with a friend who works in a large corporate office. I asked how his week had gone, and immediately he began to tell me all the negative happenings and actions of his manager. I let him talk briefly, but then said to him, “Now, tell me something positive about her. [...]
February 16th, 2011 | by E. Talisman | published in old/new world order, society, world events
Although Baha’is are required, by their Faith, to be patient and to refrain from protesting in the name of their religion, they are not naive to the reality that the human soul cannot be contained. The human spirit is driven to participate in society and to express itself. It cannot be controlled. It cannot be [...]
February 1st, 2011 | by Leili | published in old/new world order, society, world events
Egypt is suffering in chaos right now. For those of you who don’t know, the people of Egypt are rioting and protesting against the president, Mubarak who has been in reign with his own regime for over 30 years. The people are protesting their autocratic governments, lack of free elections and speech, high levels of [...]
January 24th, 2011 | by Susanne Alexander | published in health, old/new world order, teaching, tests
Have you noticed how often you and everyone you know these days is lamenting the lack of time? It could be tattooed across our foreheads: I’m too busy to…. We can’t go to the Feasts or Assembly meetings, we can’t tutor or attend a study circle, do a home visit, lead a junior youth group, [...]
