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‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s Advice To A Smoker

August 11, 2014August 11, 2014 discourseonhealth

Howard Colby Ives was a Unitarian Minister in New York who became a Bahá’í after encounters with ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.  Howard was also a smoker. When ‘Abdu’l-Bahá visited New York, Howard was not in the best of health, having some lung difficulties.  … Continue reading ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s Advice To A Smoker

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Ideology, Service, Change: Is Peace Possible Without Sacrifice?

November 19, 2012November 19, 2012 discourseonhealth

People say they want an end to violence. What they mean is, they want their opposing party to yield in deference to their will. Everyone wishes for world peace, but so many who wish continue to exacerbate conflict and contention. … Continue reading Ideology, Service, Change: Is Peace Possible Without Sacrifice?

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