Posts tagged Bahai faith
Meet A Baha’i Activist Pushing For LGBTQ Tolerance In His Faith

As in many religions, gay relationships, sexual intimacy and marriage are frowned upon in mainstream interpretations of Baha'i law. Those found violating the law can face sanctions from the Baha'i administration, including being cut off from community gatherings and participating in Baha'i elections. Seán Rayshel aims to make his religion, the Baha'i faith, more tolerant of its LGBTQ adherents.

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After Fire, Construction To Resume At $77 million Bahá’í Shrine In Israel

Bahá’í leaders will resume construction soon on the shrine of ʻAbdu’l Bahá, the Iran-born head of the faith who popularized the religion outside the Middle East. A fire on April 8 caused significant damage to the main building under construction at the holy site on Israel's coast just north of Haifa.

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Rainn Wilson On How The Baha’i Faith Inspires Unity in an ‘Outrage Culture’

Actor Rainn Wilson sat down with Religion Unplugged over Zoom to talk about his Baha’i faith and its impact on his life and work. He believes prayer and meditation, two important practices of the Bahai faith that often bring people together from many different religions, can help heal polarization and division in society.

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