Economics

In Economics, Life
On March 24, 2023

Practical Suggestions for Community Service (Part Three)

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 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 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 Economics
On August 18, 2022

9 Economic Tips for Uniting Humanity

“Am I my brother’s keeper?” Cain said to God after slaying his brother Abel. That famous question from Genesis forms one of the primary moral lessons of Judaism and Christianity – and of all religion.In the Torah, Abraham and Moses asked us to be our brother’s keeper. In the New…

In Economics, Life
On July 18, 2022

Can We Have a Flag for Our Planet?

Lately I’ve been wishing that we had a flag for our planet, along with our national flags. Wouldn’t it be great to have one universal banner that offers the Earth our commitment, allegiance, respect, and love?Actually, the topic of flags has been occupying my mind and soul for a long…

In Economics
On April 25, 2022

Economics and Spirituality from a Baha’i perspective (Part 3 of 5)

ProblemsThe economic system continued its journey, and as it moved forward, the gap between the rich and the poor became wider and wider. The system survived the great depression of the 1930s and the first and second world Wars until 2008 when it almost collapsed.Imagine the economic system as a…

In Economics
On March 12, 2022

Economics and Spirituality from a Baha’i perspective (Part 1of 5)

I welcome you to spend your time discussing a traditionally dull, scary, and intimidating topic to some. My joke about it is that if you want to spoil a party, just tell them that you're interested in economics and watch people run away fast. So what we are going to…

In Economics
On February 8, 2022

Are We Responsible for the Sufferings of Humanity? If so, What Can We Do About It?

This vital question has to be asked by all of us, and we should answer it to our conscience and our Creator. The answer lies with our role and responsibility as lowly individuals in the ocean of humanity. No matter how insignificant we feel, we still have a duty to…