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In Life, Religion
On June 19, 2023

A Baha’i Duty: Defending the Essence of All Religions

Recently I revisited this profound quote from the writings of Baha’u’llah, and this time it penetrated my soul and made me clearly see what is happening all around us in every part of the world:The vitality of men’s belief in God is dying out in every land; nothing short of His wholesome medicine…

In Economics, Religion
On May 19, 2023

Humanomics: Alleviating Poverty Through Virtues

For many years, I’ve tried to emphasize the need for humanity and morality in our economic systems – because I believe that lack of morality is the root cause of misery in the lives of billions of people.Those people struggle daily to survive, in the face of immoral economic injustice.So…

In Economics
On April 19, 2023

Practical Suggestions for Community Service (Final Part)

Most of us want to do some service but do not know where to start. So perhaps it is a good idea to revisit this concept, and with the help of the list below, look at the possibilities of service open to us. There are countless ways that we can…

In Economics, Life
On March 24, 2023

Practical Suggestions for Community Service (Part Three)

In Economics, Life
On February 19, 2023

Practical Suggestions for Community Service (Part Two)

In Economics, Life
On January 19, 2023

Practical Suggestions for Community Service (Part One)

In four parts, I will suggest a few ways of serving our communities. Most of us want to do some service but do not know where to start. So perhaps it is a good idea to revisit this concept and, with the help of the list below, look at the…

In Life
On December 18, 2022

“Russians Love Their Children, Too”

The renowned musician Sting released a profound song called “Russians” during the last years of the Cold War, after the Western level of fear and hatred of Russians had reached a peak.Sting’s song gently reminded us about the fundamental fact that no matter what country or political ideology we belong…

In Economics
On November 19, 2022

The Spiritual Benefits of Navigating Through Misinformation

The spread of misinformation and lies has now extended into multiple aspects of our lives, eating away at humanity’s fundamental realities. It has paralyzed so many that they have lost hope for the future.Everywhere, people feel confused about what to believe, and struggle to find the truth.Not long ago, people…

In Economics, Religion
On October 19, 2022

A Catholic, a Muslim and a Baha’i on the Oneness of Religion

In the small town where I live in British Columbia, I feel very blessed to still be in touch with my former students. They come from all walks of life, and most now have children of their own.A few of them work as lifeguards at the pool I go to…

In Life
On September 18, 2022

The Beauty and Benefits When East and West Meet

I have spent precisely half of my life in the global East, and the other half living in the West. East and West functioned as schools of learning for me, educating me in unique ways.I feel like a lucky plant rooted in the soil of the East and watered and…