VoicesDivine: Recent Episodes
VoicesDivine
Bahai audio books & podcast recordings of writings, prayers, news, & community messages for lovers of Bahaullah
A new site to promote art with Baha'i roots: "Art and the Baha'i Faith" highlights artists whose art is based on the ideals of the teachings of Baha'u'llah.
It is easy to feel that the world is going through very troubled times. Never mind that statistically speaking, the present time is the most peaceful and prosperous humanity has ever known. We instinctively know that things should be better. Natural and industrial disasters, war, corruption, and poverty – the increasing urgency of the serious state of the environment. These are just some of the illnesses our civilization is suffering from today.
"The way I see it is that the term alternative medicine is not the proper term, which has been given to the field of holistic medicine by the conventional medical practicioners . Instead it should be called Advanced Medicine because it includes the physical aspects as well as emotional aspects of human structure. I think both doctors and patients need to be more open towards different types of healing. The human brain works in amazing ways."
When Jan Floyd-Douglass decided to buy a new car, she bypassed suitable models from eight different manufacturers – and then wrote to tell them why. "I love your car but I didn't buy it because I don't like your advertisements because they demean women," wrote Ms. Floyd-Douglass, who is on the board of the Women's National Commission in the United Kingdom.
What if we had a blog devoted to regular people like you and me, a blog where everyone can share their spiritual triumphs and agonizing (though temporary!) defeats? A virtual reality that reflects a spiritual reality where love and unity are the rule. A place where raising our voices is not just allowed but encouraged. Wouldn’t that be wonderful! Wouldn’t you like to be a part of the community?
Audio "...those whose inner vision is dimmed by the veils of religious prejudice have conspired to create false accusations so as to provide justification to the Iranian people for their acts of oppression against you, seemingly unaware that such actions ultimately vitiate the perpetrator's credibility...."
Audio: "Iran's decision to begin the trial yesterday of seven Baha'i leaders has triggered a strong international reaction, including a call by Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi for their immediate release and ultimate acquittal."
John Iron reads: "The trial of seven imprisoned Baha'i leaders began today in Iran. Initial reports indicate that the trial is marked by numerous violations of legal due process..."
Recent developments in Iran have raised grave concern about the ultimate fate of the seven Baha'i leaders who are scheduled to go on trial next Tuesday.
Well, since you asked...Yes, this site is still under construction. Now that there is heightened interest - and it also seems likely that it will soon be "finished" - I thought I might start blogging about the progress.
"Today I'm playing a telephone interview with Hans Peterson. Hans got involved in film making when a good friend of his got the Bahá'ís in Budapest involved in creating a film called "The Ortega Job". The collaborators created a second production called "Mocha Frapuchino" which Hans directed. You can see the trailer for that film at www.mochafrapuchino.com. Hans also has a project ongoing to create Bahá'í audio books. The website for this endeavor is www.voicesdivine.com."
The seven Baha'i leaders currently imprisoned in Iran are facing the anniversary of their arrest this Thursday, along with new and extremely grave accusations, after spending a year in jail without formal charges or access to their lawyer, Shirin Ebadi.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd congratulated Australian Bahá’ís on the 75th anniversary of their National Spiritual Assembly at an event in Sydney. Participants remembered the Baha'is in Iran, who would be marking the same anniversary if not for the decades of persecution in that country.
Beth McKenty moved to Iqaluit in northeast Canada in 1999 to fulfill a pledge, made 45 years earlier, to devote part of her life to reducing youth suicide.
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has sent a message to UK Baha'is to mark Ridvan, the most important Baha'i festival, expressing "respect and admiration".
This is the 70th year the Buenos Aires Baha'is elect their Local Spiritual Assembly – one of the two oldest of the now 600 Baha'i councils in South Americ
The Baha'i International Community and two human rights organizations in call on Iranian President Ahmadinejad to address discrimination in his own country.
Egypt's Ministry of Interior has published a decree allowing individuals to obtain government documents without identifying their religious affiliation.
Canada's House of Commons unanimously adopted a strongly worded motion condemning the persecution of Baha'is in Iran and calling for release of Baha'i leaders.