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Bahá'í Faith
Is earth 2.0 bad news or good news for God? By the turn of the 21st Century, the human race has witnessed massive advancements in astronomy…
Agnosticism
American psychologist, educator and writer Marlene Winell describes her research on the effects some feel after leaving a religion. According to American psychologist, educator and writer…
Bahá'í Faith
David Langness, writer for Baha’i Teachings, examines the history of psychology, how it relates to religion, and how they can improve your life. There are people…
Agnosticism
WorldReligionNews.com ran a U.S. citizen targeting poll using organic search and paid social to determine how Americans feel about same-sex marriage. The results may surprise you.…
WRN Editorial Staff
Jul 15, 2015
Bahá'í Faith
Beginning July 9, Baha’is will commemorate the 158th anniversary of the Bab’s martyrdom. This week, on July 9, the Baha’is will be suspending work to celebrate…
Agnosticism
Even before the Supreme Court’s decision granting same-sex couples a constitutional right to wed, legal scholars and others have been trying to determine how such a…
WRN Editorial Staff
Jun 26, 2015
Bahá'í Faith
Actor Rainn Wilson, most well-known from his character Dwight Schrute on The Office, has become an unofficial leader for the Baha’i Faith in America. While Baha’i…
WRN Editorial Staff
Jun 12, 2015
Bahá'í Faith
After four years of imprisonment for educating Baha’is, four faculty members of the Baha’i Institute for Higher Education (BIHE) were finally released. In May 2011, a…
Bahá'í Faith
Declaration of The Báb is one of the most important festivals celebrated by Bahá’ís across the globe. In the Bahá’í faith, May 22, 1884 is commemorated…
Bahá'í Faith
A Welcome Center at Chicago’s Bahai Temple has just opened. The temple itself is considered one of Illinois’ “Seven wonders,” according to the state tourism office.…
Bahá'í Faith
Dancers in traditional Persian costumes celebrate Nowruz (Iranian New Year) in Paris, France. Elena Dijour / Shutterstock.com Baha’is celebrate the New Year on the vernal equinox…
Bahá'í Faith
Australian singer-songwriter Shameem has followed her Baha’i faith through life and into commercial success with her latest album, The Second City. Celebrating her multi-cultural heritage and Baha’i faith,…