Uncategorized

Guidelines for Economic Living (Part One)

Messages from the Universal House of JusticeRelated to EconomicsIntroductionIt is a blessing to have the assurance that divine guidance is always available to help humanity find its way to an ever-advancing civilization.Understanding the uniqueness of the Universal House of Justice is not an easy task, and trying to explain it…
Continue Reading
  • By
  • Comments Off on Guidelines for Economic Living (Part One)

Why Divorce Should Be the Last Option

Before sharing my thoughts on this subject, I need to state that my intention is not to encourage people to stay in a bad or abusive relationship and suffer. That would be absolutely wrong. The intention is to make sure that separation is for the right reasons and that a…
Continue Reading
  • By
  • Comments Off on Why Divorce Should Be the Last Option

Can Education Develop Our Material and Spiritual Potential?

Years of involvement with educational systems, and even starting a school overseas years ago, have led me to this question: Does our education system serve all aspects of our children’s lives?I always thought that education was about discovering the hidden talents and potential of children and youth, teaching them to…
Continue Reading
  • By
  • Comments Off on Can Education Develop Our Material and Spiritual Potential?

How Should We Measure Our Lives?

The sad death of my 33-year-old sweet and gentle nephew, my sister’s only son, who had just married and was very dear to me, challenged me to grasp the meaning of his death at such a young age.His premature passing forced me to think not only about the reality of…
Continue Reading
  • By
  • Comments Off on How Should We Measure Our Lives?

Small Simple Dictionary of Economics (Part 4 of 8)

Economics, like other sciences and arts, has its own language. Without knowledge of this language, it is very difficult to understand economics. This has stopped many from following local, national and international economic developments. When I mention that economics is my field of interest, it often creates a sense of…
Continue Reading
  • By
  • Comments Off on Small Simple Dictionary of Economics (Part 4 of 8)

The Only Solution to Our Economic Problems: The Oneness of Humanity

Many economists have pointed out the importance of global unity and cooperation in solving the ever-increasing economic crises of the world. But there has not been much change, and time is running out.Time is running out for governments, economists, and policymakers to make a change to undo the economic miseries…
Continue Reading
  • By
  • Comments Off on The Only Solution to Our Economic Problems: The Oneness of Humanity

Small Simple Dictionary of Economics (Part 3 of 8)

Economics, like other sciences and arts, has its own language. Without knowledge of this language, it is very difficult to understand economics. This has stopped many from following local, national and international economic developments. When I mention that economics is my field of interest, it often creates a sense of…
Continue Reading
  • By
  • Comments Off on Small Simple Dictionary of Economics (Part 3 of 8)

Spiritual Capital: Investing Our Energies Wisely

In the world of finance, investment is important – our entire economy depends on it. Let’s look at the definition of investment to determine the similarities between our financial and spiritual investments. The encyclopedia of investment, Investopedia, says: Investing, broadly, is putting money to work for a period of time…
Continue Reading
  • By
  • Comments Off on Spiritual Capital: Investing Our Energies Wisely

Economics and Spirituality from a Baha’i perspective (Conclusion)

SolutionsWhat we need is Humanomics. We need a system with humanity and virtues that are respected by all religions. They are universal and apply to everyone. Virtues such as:Assertiveness, Caring, Cleanliness, Compassion, Confidence, Consideration, Courage, Courtesy Creativity, Detachment, Determination, Enthusiasm, Excellence, Faithfulness, Flexibility, Forgiveness, Friendliness,  Generosity, Gentleness, Helpfulness, Honesty, Honor, Humility,…
Continue Reading
  • By
  • Comments Off on Economics and Spirituality from a Baha’i perspective (Conclusion)