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12 Oct
2012
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Healing & Good Health

Healing & Good Health

The Master spoke repeatedly about healing and good health.  His Talks highlight what is in essence a generous gift of the Divine: Although ill health is one of the unavoidable conditions of man, truly it is hard to bear. The […]

7 Oct
2012
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The Oneness of Religions

The Oneness of Religions

Perhaps the most distinctive concept in the Bahá’í Faith is the oneness of religions. This is the principle that clearly provokes thought and awes any audience. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá introduced this concept at almost every public meeting at which He spoke during […]

21 Sep
2012
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The Balkan War and Universal Peace

The Balkan War and Universal Peace

During the Master’s travel to the West a war was devastating the Balkans.  Succinctly, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá commented how war is “the outcome of hostility and hatred between nations and peoples of religion who imitate and adhere to the forms and violate […]

19 Sep
2012
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Podcast 22: Journey Across America

Podcast 22: Journey Across America

By September ‘Abdu’l-Bahá was making His way to California. This journey took most of the month and added many cities to His American tour. Production Team: Ivan Mihoci, Mary Okonkwo, & Lorraine Sherrill Music: Afshin Toufighian Guests: Jim Traub, Jenna Polk, Aaron Dahm, Afshin […]

2 Sep
2012
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Podcast 21:  ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in Canada

Podcast 21: ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in Canada

  On the evening of August 30, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá arrived at the Maxwell home. He spent a total of 6 full days in Montreal, Canada giving several private and public talks. In a Tablet addressed to the region he says, The future of Canada […]

26 Aug
2012
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Podcast 20: Materialism

Podcast 20: Materialism

During this weeks podcast we hear a talk by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá at Green Acre on the topic of materialism, plus a feature about Fred Mortensen’s journey to meet him there.   Production Team: Ivan Mihoci, Mary Okonkwo, & Lorraine Sherrill Music: Afshin Toufighian […]

25 Aug
2012
This Radiant Century

This Radiant Century

  On 25 May 1912 the Master explained that historians perceive this radiant century as being equivalent to the previous one hundred centuries due to the exponential progress mankind has made and continues to make in all areas of life.  […]

14 Aug
2012
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Podcast 19: Literal Interpretation & Prayer

Podcast 19: Literal Interpretation & Prayer

During ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s travels through the United States He stayed a brief time in Dublin, New Hampshire.  This week’s podcast features a brief story of a luncheon held there, as well as a talk given by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá on literal interpretation and […]

2 Aug
2012
The Marriage of Louis and Louisa Gregory

The Marriage of Louis and Louisa Gregory

 ‘Abdu’l-Bahá stirred up a revolution on race relations when visiting America in 1912 at a time of many restrictions for African-Americans. He rarely criticized others or over-emphasized any tenants of the Bahá’í Faith except His insistence on race amity and equality of […]

27 Jul
2012
Sarah Farmer & Green Acre Bahá’í School

Sarah Farmer & Green Acre Bahá’í School

The first known peace flag in the world was erected at Green Acre Bahá’í School in 1894, years before the facility was called that. One of 19 Disciples of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Sarah Jane Farmer was the founder of this beautiful resort on […]