- Bahá'í Ethics: Answers to 55 Questions Submitted by Arthur Dobrin, by Dianne Bradford, Fiona Missaghian, Udo Schaefer, Robert Stockman. Jonah Winters, comp. (2004) Answers to questions submitted in preparation for a source book in religious ethics for a college course at Hofstra University, New York, fall 2001.
- Bahá'í Faith and Sexuality, by R. Jackson Armstrong-Ingram. (1996-02) A selection of internet postings from January-February 1996 on the teachings, history, and laws of the Bahá'í Faith regarding sexuality, concluding with a discussion of some biological meanings of "gender."
- Bahá'í Youth and Sexuality: A Personal/Professional View, by Sharon Kennedy, Andrew Kennedy. (1988) The role of Bahá’í youth with respect to prevailing attitudes towards sexuality found in Western society, emphasizing the process of spiritual growth and the principle of chastity; a number of practical suggestions are made.
- Challenges for Bahá'í Youth in a Western Way of Life, by Universal House of Justice. (2013-04-19) Difficulties young people might face in upholding Bahá'í ideals and standards of behaviour in the context of Western culture and sexual mores.
- Chaste and Holy Life, A, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice. (1991)
- Difficulty of teachings on chastity, by Universal House of Justice. (2013-04-23) Discusses the need of institutions not to pry but to encourage willful obedience with the teachings on chastity; also covers conditions for removal of administrative rights.
- "Easy Familiarity," Explanations of, by Rúhíyyih Khánum, Ann Boylan, John B. Cornell, Universal House of Justice. (1912/1947/1974) Statements on displays of affection (hugging and kissing) between members of the opposite sex. Also questions on assembly infallibility, and whether one with a minority opinion should vote against his conscience.
- How Individuals Can Improve Their Understanding of the Bahá'í Teachings, by Universal House of Justice. (1994-08-01) On the inability of the finite human mind to fully grasp the import of the Teachings, and how individuals can improve their understandings, even while steeped in a climate of thinking which influences and biases their reading of scientific evidence.
- "In the Beginning Was the Word": Apocalypse and the Education of the Soul, by Ross Woodman. (1993) Hidden meanings in scripture and the soul are metaphorically identified with the huris, or brides. The bridegroom, Bahá'ulláh, enters union as the marriage of the Manifestation with the Maid of Heaven, who releases the Logos and the newly created soul.
- La sexualité et la spiritualité 1, by William S. Hatcher. (2008) Fireside talk.
- La sexualité et la spiritualité 2, by William S. Hatcher. (2002-04-24) Fireside talk.
- Lights of Guidance: A Bahá'í Reference File, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice. Helen Bassett Hornby, comp. (1988) The classic Bahá'í reference book. This is its first online edition.
- Marriage and Sexuality, by Hossain Danesh. (1991-04-13) Transcript of a talk at a private home in Springfield, Virginia, recorded and distributed for teaching and deepening.
- New Religious Movements, Tolkien, Marriage, by Universal House of Justice. (1994-07-06) Various questions: new religious movements; Indian Letter of the Living; J.R.R. Tolkien; eternality of the marriage bond; illumination of Bahá'u'lláh's tablets.
- Nudity in Art, by Universal House of Justice. (2008-07-30) There is no objection to artists depicting the human body from nude models, nor to Bahà’is acting as models; the main consideration is the intention of the artist.
- Provisions for Sexuality in the Kitáb-i-Aqdas in the Context of Late Nineteenth Century Sexual Ideologies, by R. Jackson Armstrong-Ingram. (1996-11) On three aspects of sexuality addressed in the Aqdas (and its supplementary Questions and Answers): the abolition of the concept of ritual pollution caused by sexual fluids (semen, menstrual blood); illicit sexual conduct (zina and liwat); and marriage.
- Sex, Drugs, HIV/AIDS and Religion, by Glenn Curran. (1995) This paper provides a basic presentation of facts about HIV prevalence, transmission principles, prevention strategies and issues. The second part explores the relationship between HIV/AIDS, homosexuality and religion.
- Sexuality, Self, and the Shape of Society, by Holly Hanson. (2001-06) Argues that our culture's current understanding of sexuality is relatively new, is materialistic, and ultimately unjust, especially in the highly politicized discourse about homosexuality.
- Tablets and Utterances of 'Abdu'l-Bahá Quoted in Compilations and Letters of the Universal House of Justice, by Universal House of Justice. (2003-07-14) Discusses the authenticity of quotations included in letters from the Universal House of Justice, plus comments on pilgrims' notes.
- To Set the World in Order: Building and Preserving Strong Marriages, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice. Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (2023-08) The cause of unity; creating families that illuminate the world; the ideal milieu for learning the principles of consultation; addressing challenges.
- Unrestrained as the Wind: A Life Dedicated to Bahá'u'lláh, National Youth Committee, comp. (1985) Compilation of quotations on topics of especial interest to Bahá'í youth.
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