Bahá’í Community of Indianapolis

Bahá’í Community of Indianapolis

The Earth is But One Country and Mankind its Citizens — Bahá’u’lláh

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Race in America Dialog Moving Forward

On Sunday, November 6, Dr. Joseph Tucker Edmonds, Assistant Professor of Africana Studies and Religious Studies at the IUPUI School of Liberal Arts, brought a description of what he called Black Religion. Using the Black Lives Matter Movement as an example, he explored why racism in America is so complex at this time. He recommended at least five titles to reading further on this issue; titles and authors can be provided to anyone interested. 

Dr. Edmonds will return on January 2 to further this discussion.

Passage of H.Res. 220, Condemning the Iranian Government for Violation of Human Rights

On September 20, 2016, United States House Resolution 220 (H.Res.220), “Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights" was unanimously passed, with 152 bipartisan co-sponsors: 90 Democrats and 62 Republicans. News of the passage of the resolution was broadcast directly into Iran twice on September 22 on Voice of America’s Persian news service. That same day, Voice of America's Persian news service broadcast a three minute interview of U.S. Persian language spokesperson, Dr.

Reflection on Festival of Faiths Event

This was the first time the Baha'i Community participated in the Festival as an exhibitor. Our intention was to provide information about the Baha'i Faith in general—it's world-wide activities, and its local efforts, as well as the history of the Faith in Indiana and its relationship to other faiths.

Although it was our first time and a number of community members were not well acquainted with the Center for Interfaith Cooperation or the Festival, 20 Baha'is helped with the booth in a number of ways. We were very happy for that.

Festival of Faiths a Celebration of Religious Unity

On Sunday, September 18th, the Indianapolis Baha'i Community joined many other faith communities to celebrate the diverse religious landscape in central Indiana. The event began with a parade of faiths, followed by information tables, meet-and-greets, discussions, and performances.

Indianapolis Baha'i Community to Participate in the Indianapolis Festival of Faiths

Members of the Indianapolis Baha'i Community will be participating in the annual Indianapolis Festival of Faiths on Sunday, September 18th at the Veterans Memorial Park in Indianapolis. The Festival of Faiths is an effort organized by the Center for Interfaith Cooperation (CIC) and seeks to recognize, celebrate, and heighten awareness of the diversity of religions in Indianapolis. It is also meant to provide an opportunity to share and learn about each other's faiths in a supportive and loving environment.

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