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tag name Religion type: Miscellaneous; Religion, general

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related tags Necessary relationships of the realities of things; Tags with multiple Inventory subjects (selected)
referring tags - Buddhism; - Christianity; - Hinduism; - Interfaith dialogue; - Islam; - Jainism; - Judaism; - Manifestations of God; - Sikhism; - Zoroastrianism; – African religion; – Chinese religion; – Concepts; – Concepts, Religious; – Scriptures of other religions; – Shinto; Axial Age; Changeless Faith of God; Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Decline and renewal of religion; Fasting; Holy Spirit; Monotheism; Prayer; Precursors; Prophecies; Purpose of religion; Religious Fictionalism; Respect; Theology; Unity of religion; World religions
Inventory subject Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Need for an educator; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Religion as source of love and unity; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures
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"... The purpose of the one true God... in revealing Himself unto men is to lay bare those gems that lie hidden within the mine of their true and inmost selves.... That the divers communions of the earth, and the manifold systems of religious belief, should never be allowed to foster the feelings of animosity among men, is, in this Day, of the essence of the Faith of God and His Religion. These principles and laws, these firmly established and mighty systems, have proceeded from one Source, and are the rays of one Light. That they differ one from another is to be attributed to the varying requirements of the ages in which they were promulgated..."

– Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh, CXXXII (BH00272)

"... In truth, religion is a radiant light and an impregnable stronghold for the protection and welfare of the peoples of the world, for the fear of God impelleth man to hold fast to that which is good, and shun all evil. Should the lamp of religion be obscured, chaos and confusion will ensue, and the lights of fairness and justice, of tranquility and peace cease to shine. Unto this will bear witness every man of true understanding..."

– Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh, Ishráqát (Splendors), The first Ishráq (BH00053)

"The purpose of religion as revealed from the heaven of God’s holy Will is to establish unity and concord amongst the peoples of the world; make it not the cause of dissension and strife. The religion of God and His divine law are the most potent instruments and the surest of all means for the dawning of the light of unity amongst men. The progress of the world, the development of nations, the tranquility of peoples, and the peace of all who dwell on earth are among the principles and ordinances of God. Religion bestoweth upon man the most precious of all gifts, offereth the cup of prosperity, imparteth eternal life, and showereth imperishable benefits upon mankind..."

– Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh, Ishráqát (Splendors), the ninth Ishráq (BH00053)

"... the universal Manifestations of God are aware of the truths underlying the mysteries of all created things, and thus They found a religion that is based upon, and consonant with, the prevailing condition of humanity. For religion consists in the necessary relationships deriving from the realities of things. If the Manifestation of God—the divine Lawgiver—were not informed of the realities of things, if He did not understand the necessary relationships deriving from these realities, He would assuredly be incapable of establishing a religion consonant with the needs and conditions of the time. The Prophets of God, the universal Manifestations, are even as skilled physicians; the world of being is as the body of man; and the divine religions are as the treatment and remedy. The physician must be fully aware and informed of all the parts and organs, the constitution and condition of the patient, in order to prescribe an effective remedy...
Religion, then, consists in the necessary relationships deriving from the reality of things. The universal Manifestations of God, being aware of the mysteries of creation, are fully informed of these necessary relationships and establish them as the religion of God."

– 'Abdu'l-Bahá, Some Answered Questions, 40.8-9 (AB00780)

"... when... the light of religion is quenched in men’s hearts... a deplorable decline in the fortunes of humanity immediately sets in, bringing in its wake all the evils which a wayward soul is capable of revealing. The perversion of human nature, the degradation of human conduct, the corruption and dissolution of human institutions, reveal themselves, under such circumstances, in their worst and most revolting aspects. Human character is debased, confidence is shaken, the nerves of discipline are relaxed, the voice of human conscience is stilled, the sense of decency and shame is obscured, conceptions of duty, of solidarity, of reciprocity and loyalty are distorted, and the very feeling of peacefulness, of joy and of hope is gradually extinguished..."

– Shoghi Effendi, The World Order of Bahá'u'lláh

"For the core of religious faith is that mystical feeling which unites man with God. This state of spiritual communion can be brought about and maintained by means of meditation and prayer. And this is the reason why Bahá’u’lláh has so much stressed the importance of worship. It is not sufficient for a believer merely to accept and observe the teachings. He should, in addition, cultivate the sense of spirituality which he can acquire chiefly by means of prayer."

– From a letter written on behalf of the Guardian to an individual believer, December 8, 1935: Bahá'í News, No. 102, August 1936, p. 2, in Lights of Guidance, no. 1704 and 1845

See also:
– Bahai org: The Purpose of Religion
– Bahá'í Sacred Writings, chapter 7, section "The Purpose of Religion Is Unity" (Bahá'u'lláh), chapter 10, section True Religion, and chapter 12, section Religion Is One ('Abdu'l-Bahá)

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n.d.. روح و لزوم دين ; لزوم دین و مراتب روح (The Spirit and Necessity of Religion and the Levels of the Soul). Alí Murád Dávúdí. — Three separate talks, transcribed from recordings. Talks.
2026. "Knowledge Game" and the Bahá'í Faith, The: Ten Perspectives from Bahá'í Scholarship. Filip Boicu. — What does the Revelation have to contribute to the modern system of knowledge and academic disciplin... Articles-unpublished.
2025-12-06. Interview with Joshua Hall on Bahá'í Philosophy of Religion. Joshua Hall, Amos Wollen. — In-depth interview exploring Baha’i philosophy, theology, metaphysics, and spirituality. Includes ... Audio.
2025-12. Negotiating Gender Equality among Pakistani Bahá'ís: A Qualitative Study. Saleha, Ayesha Zaka, Humaira Tehsin. — Explores how Pakistani Baha’is negotiate religious ideals of gender equality within everyday life,... Articles.
2025-10-10. Developmental Model for Religion, A: A Bahá'í Philosophy and Social Theory. Behrooz Sabet, Filip Boicu. — A review of Baha’i scholarship and philosophy within the historical evolution of religion, accompa... Transcripts.
2025-07. Bahá'í Sacred Writings. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, comp. . — A comprehensive collection of selections from the Writings of Baha’u’llah and the Writings and u... Writings.
2025-05. Role of Religions and Faith-Based Actors in Advancing Spiritual and Material Prosperity on the Continent of Africa, The. Bahá'í International Community. — Religious and interfaith actors in Africa can unite diverse communities, inspire collective action, ... BIC.
2025. Bahá'í Work as Worship, Prayer as Practice: Chapter 15. Deborah Clark Vance. — Religion is logical and progressive; it moves humanity closer to a unified world; human reality is o... Articles.
2025. Reframing Social Principles: Centering the Spiritual Core of the Bahá'í Faith in Modern Discourse. Behrooz Sabet. — This essay urges a re-centering of Baha’i social teachings within their spiritual core, offering a... Articles-unpublished.
2025. Myth or Madness: The (Lost) Joy of Religion. Shahbaz Fatheazam. — The purpose of religion is to draw unto God through contemplation and to enjoy communion. This deman... Articles.
2024. Essay on Bahá'í Philosophy, An: Expanded with an Additional Section. Behrooz Sabet. — Outline of a Baha’i-inspired philosophy that bridges science, religion, and classical thought, off... Articles-unpublished.
2023-2026. BWNS Podcasts: Conversations and Insights from the Field. Bahá'í World News Service. — Links to 42 interviews and narratives highlighting how Baha’i individuals and communities worldwid... Audio.
2023-11-28. Reflections on the First Century of the Formative Age. Universal House of Justice. — Overview of the Faith's developments and activities during the previous century, including the Guard... UHJ-letters.
2023-07. Mind: "The Power of the Human Spirit". Gerald Filson. — Correlating Baha’i concepts of the mind with insights from philosophy; conceptual ways of knowing;... Articles.
2023-07. Non-Governmental Perspective on the Relative Effectiveness of Multilateral and Bilateral Measures to Combat Hate Speech, A: An Analysis of Tools Deployed in Response to Religious Hate Speech in Iran. Bani Dugal, Morten Bergsmo, ed, Kishan Manocha, ed. . — International Human Rights framework; Iran's obligations under international law; history of Baha'i ... Articles.
2023. Bahá'í Epistemology from the Perspective of Abdu'l-Bahá. Behrooz Sabet (published as Behrouz Sabet). — A synthesis of ʿAbdu’l-Baha’s epistemology, exploring reason, revelation, science, and spirit; ... Articles-unpublished.
2022-2023. Concept Notes. Author unknown. — 18 essays from the Office of Public Affairs of Baha'is of India website, on a variety of topics rela... Essays.
2022-09. "And universal peace —"" in what Book is this written?": How and Why 'Abdu'l-Bahá Identified "New" and Distinctive Bahá'í Principles. Christopher Buck. — Reflections on ‘Abdu’l-Baha's answer to the question "What has Baha’u’llah brought that we h... Introductory.
2022-06-01. One Planet, One Habitation: A Bahá'í Perspective on Recasting Humanity's Relationship with the Natural World. Bahá'í International Community. — A pictorial magazine-style overview of Baha'i views on the environment, trusteeship, development, pr... BIC.
2022-05-13. We Shouldn't Be Afraid to Talk about Religion. Madeleine Kapsalis. — Excerpt from a longer talk, describing a Christian's interfaith encounter with Baha'is and being inv... Transcripts.
2022 April-June. Jainism and the Bahá'í Faith: Non-Violence and Plurality Across Time and Space. Yifan Zhang. — Comparison of similarities in Baha'i and Jain teachings, especially in non-violence and plurality ac... Articles.
2022. 'Abdu'l-Bahá on the World Stage. Iraj Ghanooni, Naeem Nabiliakbar, trans, Adib Masumian, trans. . — A contrast of the spiritual purpose of ‘Abdu'l-Baha's first visit to Paris with the secular aims o... Articles.
2022. Qur'anic Kerygma: Epic, Apocalypse, and Typological Figuration. Todd Lawson. — Article contains no mention of the Babi or Baha'i Faiths, but includes themes of relevance to Baha'i... Articles.
2022. Precedentes de elementos de gobernanza en religiones: Aportaciones de la Fe bahá'í para la gobernanza futura. Nobel Augusto Perdu Honeyman. — Agunos apuntes sobre el papel desempeñado por algunas religiones del pasado en el desarrollo y cons... Articles.
2022. Architectures of Thinking, The. Jordi Vallverdu Segura, Josuke Nakano. — Sacred architectures play a role in shaping cognition — which results from the relationships betw... Articles.
2022. Religious Extremism in a Multifaceted Context. Alkhaldy Ayman, Alhrahshehr Rakan. — Deconstruction of the word "extreme" in religious perspectives; proposal for a complete framework en... Articles.
2021. Hope and Resilience: The Application of Spiritual Principles to Community Life. Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity. — On how communities use concepts and principles such as the oneness of humankind and interconnectedne... Articles.
2020-2026. Online Course on the Bahá'í Faith. John S. Hatcher. — Links to 117 Youtube videos on Baha'i history and teachings. Video.
2020-04-10. Writings of the Báb, The: Notes from Talks given by Dr. Nader Saiedi. Nader Saiedi, Anonymous, comp. . — Structured summarized notes from Dr. Saiedi’s 2019 talks on the Bab’s Writings, delivered at the... Talks.
2020. Crisis and the Power of an Inclusive Historical Consciousness: Progressing from Delusional Habits to Dynamic Freedom. Todd Smith. — On delusional ways of thinking: the habits of totalizing reality vs. fragmenting reality. These lead... Articles.
2019. Science and Religion in Dynamic Interplay. Todd Smith. — An approach to conceptualizing and contributing to the harmony of science and religion; some legitim... Articles.
2019. Writings of the Báb: Lecture Series at the Norwegian Summer School. Nader Saiedi. — On topics including the concept of God; Manifestations of God; Day of Resurrection, heaven and hell;... Audio.
2018/2025. Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks. Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. . — 216 selections, last updated 2025. Writings.
2018-05-21. Harmony of Science and Religion, The: A Baha'i Perspective. Cameron Sabet. — TED talk by a Maryland high school student on the Baha'i concept of unity, knowledge, cultural histo... Transcripts.
2018-05-03. 35 Common Objections to the Bahá'í Faith. Bridging Beliefs. — Responses to common critiques of, doubts about, and objections to the Baha'i Faith and against relig... Transcripts.
2018. Reading of Sona Farid-Arbab's Moral Empowerment: In Quest of a Pedagogy, A. Gerald Filson. — On the central goal of education and how it can address our evolving need to learn about both the ph... Articles.
2017-09-18. Verge of the New, The: A Series of Talks. Steven Phelps. — Introducing a way of looking at the past and future of religion in the context of the scientific rev... Presentations.
2017. Religion in an Ever-Advancing Civilization. Bahá'í International Community. — On the unity of humanity and the decline and renewal of religion. Introductory.
2015. Seven Narratives of Religion: A Framework for Engaging Contemporary Research. Benjamin Schewel. — Academic discourse on religion is beginning to resonate with the broader Baha'i vision. Seven narrat... Articles.
2015. Importance of Religion, The: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Essays.
2014. Islám: The Road Ahead: Reflections of a Bahá'í on Islamic Topics. Rowshan Mustapha. — Questions about the finality of religion, the Day of Judgment, the role of Jesus and the Mihdi, and ... Books.
2013-04-19. Challenges for Bahá'í Youth in a Western Way of Life. Universal House of Justice. — Difficulties young people might face in upholding Baha'i ideals and standards of behaviour in the co... UHJ-letters.
2013. Science and Religion Are Complementary. Christopher Buck. Encyclopedia.
2013. Religion, Modernity and the "Clash of Civilisations": Context and Prospects. Ismael Velasco. — On the broader intellectual context for the emergence of the Baha'i Faith in 19th century Iran and i... Articles-unpublished.
2013. Religion in Iran. Ashaq Hussain. — Summary of the status of religious minorities in Iran: the Baha'i Faith, Christianity, Zoroastrianis... Articles.
2013. Subtraction Narratives. Benjamin Schewel. — On the claims that religion flourishes when ignorance, powerlessness, and passivity govern human lif... Articles-unpublished.
2012. 'Abdu'l-Bahá's Encounter with Modernity during His Western Travels. Wendi Momen. — Abdu'l-Baha's responses to the West's technology and innovations on the one hand, vs. its archaic ra... Articles.
2012. Human Nature and World Religion: Toward a Bahá'í-Inspired Philosophical Anthropology. Harold Rosen. — On how the major religions depict human nature, philosophical anthropology, the shared metaphysical ... Articles.
2012. شناخت شناسي (علم المعرفه) بهائي از ديدگاه حضرت عبدالبهاء (Bahá'í Epistemology from the Perspective of Abdu'l-Bahá). Behrooz Sabet. — این مقاله کوششی است در جهت تلفیق ابعاد معرفت‌شناسی عبد... Articles-unpublished.
2011-04. Forces of Our Time: Lecture Series. Hooper Dunbar. — Six lectures series at Bosch Baha'i School, April 15-17 2011. Audio.
2010/2012. Religious Myths and Visions of America: How Minority Faiths Redefined America's World Role. Christopher Buck. — Survey and comparison of ten religions that feature collective religious beliefs about America's mis... Presentations.
2010-12. Material and Spiritual Worlds. Peter J. Khan. — Four talks on the Five-Year Plan given at the North Island Baha'i Summer School, Hamilton, New Zeala... Audio.
2010. Historical Consciousness and the Divine Plan. Douglas Martin. — A series of eight short talks (total around two hours), in both audio and video formats, on the evol... Audio.
2010. Science, Religion, and Development: Promoting a Discourse in India, Brazil, and Uganda. Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity. — The experience and insights of academics, policy makers, and development practitioners who have cont... Articles.
2010. May Knowledge Grow in our Hearts: Applying Spiritual Principles to Development Practice. Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity. — On how an organization can employ the methods of science and the principles of religion together whi... Articles.
2010. رهایی: مجموعه ای از آثار دکتر علی مراد داودی (Freedom: A collection of works by Dr. Ali Murad Davoudi). Alí Murád Dávúdí, Vahid Rafati, comp. and ed. . — 18 articles and various historical materials, including Dr. Davudi's will. Books.
2010. Balancing Constancy and Change in the Bahá'í Faith. Peter J. Khan. — Address to the 2010 United States Baha'i convention: transcript, video, and audio. Talks.
2008-11-20. Science, Religion and Development: Some Initial Considerations. Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity. — An initial set of concepts and principles guiding the exploration of the complementary and construct... Essays.
2008. Bahá'u'lláh's "Most Sublime Vision". Wolfgang A. Klebel. — Examines the question: What philosophical viewpoints are necessary to understand what Baha’u’lla... Articles.
2007. Hidden Gifts: Finding Blessings in the Struggles of Life. Brian Kurzius. — Compilation of Baha'i texts on the purpose of problems and tests in our lives. Introductory.
2005-11. Collected Essays. John Wiegley. — Dozens of essays on numerous topics of Baha'i thought and practice. Books.
2005. One Common Faith. Universal House of Justice. — Examines humanity’s spiritual crisis, critiques materialism and religious division, and affirms re... UHJ-documents.
2005. One Common Faith: A Summary. Anonymous. — Summary of a commentary prepared in 2005 under the supervision of the Universal House of Justice, th... Study.
2005. God of Bahá'u'lláh, The. Moojan Momen. — A close look at the view of God presented in the Writings of Baha’u’llah and analysis of the con... Articles.
2004-03. Religious Myths of America (Syllabus). Christopher Buck. — Course syllabus; invited contribution, American Academy of Religion Resources.
2004. Bahá'í Ethics: Answers to 55 Questions Submitted by Arthur Dobrin. Dianne Bradford, Fiona Missaghian, Udo Schaefer, Robert Stockman, Jonah Winters, comp. . — Answers to questions submitted in preparation for a source book in religious ethics for a college co... Essays.
2003. Perspectives on the Inseparable Twin Duties Prescribed in the Kitáb-i-Aqdas. Eamonn Moane. — Religions differ in the balance of faith versus good works, the grace of God versus human strivings,... Articles.
2003. Globalization and Religion. David Skinner. — An empirical examination of globalization's religious dimension. Publicly available databases show t... Articles.
2003. Divine Virtues and Spiritual Qualities: A Compilation from Sacred Texts. WellSpring International Educational Foundation for the Study and Application of the Sacred Texts. — Comprehensive exploration of 77 virtues and qualities drawn from the texts of various religions. Compilations-personal.
2002-12. Concept of Religious Democracy, The: An Introductory Bahá'í Perspective on the Democracy of the Conscience. Enos Makhele. — On the meaning of religious democracy in Baha’i literature compared with political literature; the... Essays.
2002-12. Science, Religion and Development. Farhad Aghdasi. — Development planning must take into account the culture of the people they're working with; incorpor... Articles-unpublished.
2002. Purpose and Mission of the Manifestations of God. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Ehsan Bayat, comp. . Compilations-personal.
2002. Filosofías y Analogías en Educación. Boris Handal. — Teorias educativas recientes han validado académicamente el rol de las creencias, opiniones y emoci... Essays.
2001-09-02. Reason and the Bahá'í Writings: The Use and Misuse of Logic and Persuasion. Ian Kluge. — How to study the Baha'i Writings through the use of logic. Articles-unpublished.
2001-04. New Religious System for Contemporary Society. Peter Beyer. — On scholarship and categories of religions in the global society, religion as a function system, and... Articles.
2001. Competing for the Oneness Of Mankind: The Influence of the Bahá'í Faith on the Olympic Games. Kiser Barnes. — The influence of the Baha'i Faith on the Olympic Games and how it relates to the principle of the on... Articles.
2000. Fact and Fiction: Interrelationships between History and Imagination. Bahíyyih Nakhjavání. — On the tension between "fact" and "fiction," between objective history and our relative and subjecti... Articles.
2000. The Lab, the Temple, and the Market: Reflections at the Intersection of Science, Religion, and Development. Sharon M. P. Harper, ed. — Essays on what faith, science, and international development have to offer one another; how religion... Books.
1999. Phenomenon of Religion, The by Moojan Momen: Review. Christopher Buck. — This review of The Phenomenon of Religion utilizes Buck's DREAMS paradigm: Doctrinal, Ritual, Ethica... Reviews.
1999. Knowledge and Civilization: Implications for the Community and the Individual. Farzam Arbab. — Exploration of the relationship between science and religion as two great systems of knowledge that ... Articles.
1996-11. Miracles in Religion: A Study of the miraculous in religion in context of the Baha'i Faith. Anil Sarwal. — Guide to spirituality, offers insights on the purpose of religion, experiences of Himalayan masters,... Books.
1996-08-06. African religions; miracles; strange phenomena. Universal House of Justice. — Five questions: the religion of Santeria; relationship to Sabaeanism; Yoruba-based new world religio... UHJ-letters.
1996-05. Bahá'í Apocalypticism: The Concept of Progressive Revelation. Zaid Lundberg. — Progressive revelation is part of a coherent system of apocalypticism. Paper includes discussion of ... Theses.
1996. Three Ages of Man, The: Are They Integrated?. Viva Rodwell. — Childhood, adulthood, old age, and family integration in contemporary culture. Essays.
1996. Bahá'u'lláh's Teachings on Spiritual Reality. Paul Lample, comp. — The quest for spirituality, the spiritual life, material and spiritual reality, the progress of the ... Introductory.
1995. Religion and Psychological Well-Being: Is There an Association?. Vahid Payman. — Research on possible linkages between religion and mental health amongst the elderly are inconclusiv... Articles.
1995. Bahá'í Cosmological Symbolism and the Ecofeminist Critique. Michael W. Sours. — Constituents of Baha'i cosmological symbolism; introduction to the main feminist/environmentalist ar... Articles.
1992. Comparison and Transposition of Metaphors in Bahá'í and Syriac Christian Conceptual Systems. Christopher Buck. — Comparison of doctrinal metaphors found in Christianity and the Baha'i Faith through the lens of Sai... Articles-unpublished.
1991-01. Five Questions: Loss of Voting Rights, Mani, Magi, Five-Pointed Star, Joseph Smith. Universal House of Justice. — Responses to various questions. Closes with quotations on Confucianism and Genesis. UHJ-letters.
1991. Study of Religion, The: Some Comments on Methodology of Studying Religion. Moojan Momen. — Reasons for the broad variety of different theoretical frameworks from which to view religious pheno... Articles.
1991. Importance of Deepening Our Knowledge and Understanding of the Faith [1991 republication], The. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi. Compilations.
1990. Translating the Bahá'í Writings. Craig Alan Volker. — In translating the Baha’i writings, faithfulness to the original text is paramount, reflecting bot... Articles.
1990. Logic and Logos. William S. Hatcher. — Platonism and pragmatism; myths, models, and mysticism; from metaphysics to logic: a modern formulat... Books.
1987. انسان در آئین بهائی: جلد اول: فلسفه و عرفان (Station of Man in the Bahá'í Faith: Volume 1, Philosophy and Mysticism). Alí Murád Dávúdí, Vahid Rafati, comp. and ed. . — 19 collected works of 'Ali-Murad Davúdi. Books.
1987. روح فلسفه قرون وسطی (The Spirit of Medieval Philosophy). Etienne Gilson, Alí Murád Dávúdí, trans. . — Originally published in 1932, this work is considered a cornerstone for understanding the integratio... Books.
1985/2006. For the Student of Religion. Bahá'í International Community. — Adapted from William S. Hatcher and Douglas Martin's The Baha'i Faith: The Emerging Global Religion ... Introductory.
1985-10. Promise of World Peace, The. Universal House of Justice. — Call to global unity, affirming peace as humanity’s next evolutionary stage and urging moral, spir... UHJ-documents.
1982-2023. Encyclopaedia Iranica: Selected articles related to Persian culture, religion, philosophy and history. Encyclopaedia Iranica. — Sorted, categorized collection of links to over 170 articles. Encyclopedia.
1981. Miracles and Metaphors. Mírzá Abu'l-Faḍl Gulpáygání, Juan Cole, trans. . — Collection of essays on metaphysical topics and Baha'i answers to old religious controversies: are t... Books.
1973 Summer. ‘Irfán, Gnosis, or Mystical Knowledge. Jalil Mahmoudi. — Explores ‘Irfan (gnosis) as mystical knowledge, contrasting empirical and rational forms, emphasiz... Articles.
1968. Becoming Your True Self. Daniel C. Jordan. — The nature of human potential, and how the Baha'i Faith can guide the process of spiritual transform... Essays.
1967-2007. Alí Murád Dávúdí, Collected Works. Alí Murád Dávúdí, Adel Shafipour, comp. . — دکتر‌علی مراد دائدی : Various published and unpublished academic works by Dr. D... Books.
1967-12-09. Hidden Words, The: Transcript of a talk by Hand of the Cause of God A. Q. Faizí. Abu'l-Qásim Faizí. — Talk delivered in Wilmette, Illinois. Talks.
1967 Fall. Institutionalization of Religion, The: A Sociological Analysis of Religion and Conflict. Jalil Mahmoudi. — The life cycle of a religion can be classified into different phases or stages, such as "cult, sect,... Articles.
1967. Unsuspected Effects of Religion on your Personality. James J. Keene. — Review of research reports in sociology and social psychology journals to analyse survey data from f... Articles.
1960. Ten-Year Crusade, The: Seven Thousand Years In Retrospect. Allan L. Ward. — A brief, dramatic sketch of the spiritual development of man, beginning with Adam, to help Baha'is g... Articles.
1954. Cause of the Rise and Fall of Civilizations, The. Ruth Moffett. — A chart correlating the growth of maturity of humanity and the evolution of religions with major eve... Visual.
1942. Scriptures of Different Faiths, The. Pritam Singh. — Overview of Hindu, Buddhist, Zoroastrian, Christian, and Islamic scriptures, emphasizing their teach... Introductory.
1939. Heart of the Gospel: The Bible and the Bahá'í Faith. George Townshend. — Using only the text of the Bible, Townshend provides a new reading of Scripture as a guidebook for t... Books.
1937. Path to God, The: 1937 edition. Dorothy Baker. — Essay published as a pamphlet about the goal of life, revelation and access to heaven, self-improvem... Essays.
1934. Security for a Failing World. Stanwood Cobb. — An overview of the influence of religion on the world and its relation to modern problems. Baha'i pr... Books.
1924-02. Angel in the Garrison, The. Horace Holley. — An essay critiquing modern psychology's materialistic approach, advocating a shift in consciousness ... Essays.
1920-02. Pilgrim's Note of 'Abdu'l-Bahá's Words, A: "Love, love, love. Love attracts the hearts, love captivates the souls…". Muhammad-'Ali Faydi, Adib Masumian, trans. . — The importance of love in teaching the Faith, urging believers to demonstrate love through deeds and... Pilgrims.
1915. Meeting a Prophet. Archie Bell. — Book chapter containing three interviews with 'Abdu'l-Baha at the Sea of Galilee. Excerpts.
1912. Bahá'ísm, the religion of brotherhood and its place in the evolution of creeds. Francis Henry Skrine. — An outsider's sympathetic portrayal of the Baha'i history and teachings, written with "express appro... Books.

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tag name	Religion	type:	Miscellaneous; Religion, general
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referring tags	- Buddhism; - Christianity; - Hinduism; - Interfaith dialogue; - Islam; - Jainism; - Judaism; - Manifestations of God; - Sikhism; - Zoroastrianism; – African religion; – Chinese religion; – Concepts; – Concepts, Religious; – Scriptures of other religions; – Shinto; Axial Age; Changeless Faith of God; Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Decline and renewal of religion; Fasting; Holy Spirit; Monotheism; Prayer; Precursors; Prophecies; Purpose of religion; Religious Fictionalism; Respect; Theology; Unity of religion; World religions
Inventory subject	Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Need for an educator; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Religion as source of love and unity; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures
notes	"... The purpose of the one true God... in revealing Himself unto men is to lay bare those gems that lie hidden within the mine of their true and inmost selves.... That the divers communions of the earth, and the manifold systems of religious belief, should never be allowed to foster the feelings of animosity among men, is, in this Day, of the essence of the Faith of God and His Religion. These principles and laws, these firmly established and mighty systems, have proceeded from one Source, and are the rays of one Light. That they differ one from another is to be attributed to the varying requirements of the ages in which they were promulgated..." – Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh, CXXXII (BH00272) "... In truth, religion is a radiant light and an impregnable stronghold for the protection and welfare of the peoples of the world, for the fear of God impelleth man to hold fast to that which is good, and shun all evil. Should the lamp of religion be obscured, chaos and confusion will ensue, and the lights of fairness and justice, of tranquility and peace cease to shine. Unto this will bear witness every man of true understanding..." – Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh, Ishráqát (Splendors), The first Ishráq (BH00053) "The purpose of religion as revealed from the heaven of God’s holy Will is to establish unity and concord amongst the peoples of the world; make it not the cause of dissension and strife. The religion of God and His divine law are the most potent instruments and the surest of all means for the dawning of the light of unity amongst men. The progress of the world, the development of nations, the tranquility of peoples, and the peace of all who dwell on earth are among the principles and ordinances of God. Religion bestoweth upon man the most precious of all gifts, offereth the cup of prosperity, imparteth eternal life, and showereth imperishable benefits upon mankind..." – Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh, Ishráqát (Splendors), the ninth Ishráq (BH00053) "... the universal Manifestations of God are aware of the truths underlying the mysteries of all created things, and thus They found a religion that is based upon, and consonant with, the prevailing condition of humanity. For religion consists in the necessary relationships deriving from the realities of things. If the Manifestation of God—the divine Lawgiver—were not informed of the realities of things, if He did not understand the necessary relationships deriving from these realities, He would assuredly be incapable of establishing a religion consonant with the needs and conditions of the time. The Prophets of God, the universal Manifestations, are even as skilled physicians; the world of being is as the body of man; and the divine religions are as the treatment and remedy. The physician must be fully aware and informed of all the parts and organs, the constitution and condition of the patient, in order to prescribe an effective remedy... Religion, then, consists in the necessary relationships deriving from the reality of things. The universal Manifestations of God, being aware of the mysteries of creation, are fully informed of these necessary relationships and establish them as the religion of God." – 'Abdu'l-Bahá, Some Answered Questions, 40.8-9 (AB00780) "... when... the light of religion is quenched in men’s hearts... a deplorable decline in the fortunes of humanity immediately sets in, bringing in its wake all the evils which a wayward soul is capable of revealing. The perversion of human nature, the degradation of human conduct, the corruption and dissolution of human institutions, reveal themselves, under such circumstances, in their worst and most revolting aspects. Human character is debased, confidence is shaken, the nerves of discipline are relaxed, the voice of human conscience is stilled, the sense of decency and shame is obscured, conceptions of duty, of solidarity, of reciprocity and loyalty are distorted, and the very feeling of peacefulness, of joy and of hope is gradually extinguished..." – Shoghi Effendi, The World Order of Bahá'u'lláh "For the core of religious faith is that mystical feeling which unites man with God. This state of spiritual communion can be brought about and maintained by means of meditation and prayer. And this is the reason why Bahá’u’lláh has so much stressed the importance of worship. It is not sufficient for a believer merely to accept and observe the teachings. He should, in addition, cultivate the sense of spirituality which he can acquire chiefly by means of prayer." – From a letter written on behalf of the Guardian to an individual believer, December 8, 1935: Bahá'í News, No. 102, August 1936, p. 2, in Lights of Guidance, no. 1704 and 1845 See also: – Bahai org: The Purpose of Religion – Bahá'í Sacred Writings, chapter 7, section "The Purpose of Religion Is Unity" (Bahá'u'lláh), chapter 10, section True Religion, and chapter 12, section Religion Is One ('Abdu'l-Bahá)
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references	en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion; bahaiquotes.com/subject/religion; www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/search#q=Religion