The First Basic Baha’i Principle is:“The Oneness of the World of Humanity.” “Hands may be black, white, yellow or brown, but the hue of the heart is one.” The first foundation stone is the Jasper; it is clear red, like the hue of the heart. In ancient times it was called the bloodstone.– Abdu’l-Baha Any …
The wonderful essence of Baha’u’llah’s Revelation is the oneness of mankind. This Revelation is summed up in 12 basic principles, each represented by a stone in the book of Revelation. “The foundation of the city wall was ornate with precious stones of every sort: the first course of stones was jasper, the second sapphire, the …
A Close of the Age Special Report by Robert Wright Introduction Coltan isn’t a household word—but it should be.This rare mineral powers the very devices and weapons that define modern warfare. And while the United States has none of it, China, Russia, Brazil, Venezuela, the Congo, and Greenland sit atop the richest deposits on Earth. …
If you have not already read “Apocalyptic Clarification“, please take one minute to do so before continuing.This all makes more sense if you read the series in order. Here is the first post in the series. (Blog Post 2 in the Nuclear War Survival Series) Why Location Matters In a nuclear event, geography can be …
While political leaders threaten to send troops into America’s largest cities, the numbers quietly tell a different story. Violent crime is falling—and fastest in the very places being targeted. The Posse Comitatus Experiment in Los Angeles On June 7, 2025, Donald Trump stretched constitutional boundaries by deploying 4,000 California National Guard troops and 700 U.S. …
Preface to 2025 Article Resurrection This is an updated republication of the original writing, authored in 1992 by Dr. Leland Jensen. The document was proofread and edited by Jo York, a member of Dr. Jensen’s second International Baháʼí Council, and was first published online in 1996, at bahaifaith.net, by Robert Wright at the request of …
Abstract The term antisemitism is widely understood today as prejudice or hostility toward Jews. This definition, institutionalized by bodies such as the IHRA, is not merely narrow—it is historically and doctrinally inaccurate. This paper restores the true meaning of Semitic as referring to all descendants of Shem, the first son of Noah. It exposes the …
Introduction to the Aghsan Guardianship This article affirms the legal and spiritual adoption of Charles Mason Remey by ‘Abdu’l-Baha, establishing his rightful position as an Aghsan—meaning “Branch”—in the Davidic lineage. Through documented statements, sacred tokens, and covenantal succession, the Guardianship of the Baha’i Faith is traced with precision and reverence. ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s Public and Private Affirmations …
Introduction: The Presidency Has Become a Profit Engine—And We’re All Paying the Price Did you know ex-presidents can earn more in a single speech than they made in eight years on the job? Once a symbol of national service, the presidency has morphed into something far more transactional: a gateway to personal enrichment on a …
I have written this article to introduce you to, and explain the key figures—the “who’s who”—of the Bahá’í Faith. I’ll focus exclusively on the principal individuals and those within the line of succession. While the list could be much longer, for the sake of clarity and respect for your time, I’m sharing only the most …