A new world order is coming into being, confronting commonly held assumptions about identities, loyalties, and our collective future as citizens of this ailing planet. Among these perplexing changes, the challenge looms large to preserve and extend justice when faced with contibuing unfair distribution of wealth, shameless exploitation of natural resources, inequitable relations among members of the international community, and the impotence of the great military powers to protect victims of war.
The nine contributors to this book put justice at the heart of the debate about the new world order: as a personal quality, in basic social relationships, in national life, as well as in the relations between states. Inspirational to all these authors is the figure of Baha'u'llah (1817-1892), who, over a hundred years ago, described how the 'great oppressions that have befallen the world are preparing it for the advent of the Most Great Justice', an essential precondition to universal, permanent and progressive peace. The contributing authors, specialists in a variety of disciplines, explore Baha'u'llah's treatment of justice as it applies to relations between the sexes; the restructing of the international economy along more equitable lines; human rights; and the problems of a global society.
Baha'i Publishing Trust, UK; ISBN 1-870989-62-7; Soft cover; 203 pages; 13.8 x 21.5 cm
Born in Hungary in 1900, the author was brought up in Germany and Switzerland in the Jewish Faith. She was the first Hungarian to become a Bahá'í, four years after hearing of the Bahá'í Teachings in a lecture by Martha Root in Budapest in 1933. Caught up in two world wars, she recalls the horrors and tragedies which befell her and Hungarian Jewry during the Nazi occupation of Hungary in 1944, when she narrowly missed being deported to a death camp. From wealth and fame to poverty and imprisonment, these memoirs provide an account of a great spiritual experience.
Bahá'í Publishing Trust, UK; ISBN 0 900125 41 1; Softcover; 185 pages; 14 x 21 cm
This challenging statement proposes a radical rethink of social and economic life, sharing a vision of prosperity for the whole human race. A very useful resource for presentation to friends and contacts interested in the Bahá'í idea of the future. - and how e propose to get there!
Bahá'í Publishing Trust, UK; ISBN 1-870989-63-5; Booklet; 36 pages; 23 x 16cm
Produced for the Office of Assembly Development and the National Teaching Committee of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States; Booklet; Soft cover; 28 x 21.5 cm
This book adds a new dimension to the debate over our collective future. It reveals the emergence of a new model of world order, built on a practical plan of action which puts the individual at the centre of global transformation.
It is inspired by the teachings of Baha'u'llah, the Persian prophet and founder of the Baha'i Faith. In the mid-nineteenth century, Baha'u'llah foresaw the inadequacy of state sovereignty, and urged world leaders to compose their differences, reduce expenditure on arms, guarantee the rights of citizens, and commit themselves to collective security. He warned of the chaos and destruction which would follow if his counsels were neglected, but also outlined a plan for a new world order devoted to justice, equality, dignity, freedom and self-determination. For over a century Baha'is have been turning Baha'u'llah's vision into reality; their experience reinforces hope in the future of the human race.
Six specialists in conflict resolution, development, law, economics, history, and ecology present various dimensions of this unique world order model, and explore its implications for the radical transformation of our planet.
Bahá'í Publishing Trust, UK; ISBN 1-870989-22-8; Soft cover; 180 pages; 13.8 x 21.8 cm
Edited by Wayne Teasdale and George Cairns.
Gathered on the centenary and in the same city where the first Parliament took place, the 1993 Parliament of the Worlds Religions was the largest interfaith gathering ever held. Representatives from minority, ethnic, and tribal religions took the podium as equals alongside representatives from the world's largest religious traditions. This book is an essential record of this historic event, containing major addresses and reflections as well as numerous short evocations of the spirit of the Parliament.
Published by the Continuum Publishing Company, USA; ISBN 0-8266-0899-0; Soft cover; 259 pages; 15.3 x 23 cm
Edited by Hooshang Nikjoo and Stephen Vickers.
This collection of papers by educationalists, teachers and parents from Europe and North America expresses a common commitment to a distinctive form of education inspired by a noble vision of human nature. It explores the importance of spiritual principles in the development of moral character and the release of human potential from cradle to grave. It takes as the source of its inspiration the life and writings of Baha'u'llah, founder of the Baha'i Faith.
Baha'i education is concerned with the cultivation of the human spirit, both individually and collectively. It speaks to a humanity struggling towards maturity and a realisation of its identity as one species, sharing the same homeland and linked to a common destiny. It offers education for world citizenship, free from the prejudices which block so much of our creative potential. It promotes a sense of self worth, the striving after excellence, and encourages the development of skills in service to others. Above all, Baha'i education is shown here to address the needs of the modern age, and to offer a challenging and hopeful perspective to all those concerned with our children's future.
Baha'i Publishing Trust, UK; ISBN 1-870989-46-5; Soft cover; 195 pages; 16 x 21.4 cm.
Bahá'í Publishing Trust, UK; ISBN 0900125 608 Booklet; 30 pages; 14.5 x 21 cm
George Ronald, Oxford; ISBN 0-853988-755-X Softcover; 226 pages; 21 x 13.8 cm
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"Racism is the most challenging issue confronting America." This statement, issued by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States, addresses the issue of racism, and what is necessary to heal the negative effects of racial and ethnic conflicts. This presentation edition is suitable for presenting leaders and influential people.
Baha'i Publishing Trust, USA; ISBN: 0-87743-280-5
Brochure; 14 pages; 7" X 9"
