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In its truest form, religion is intended to release human potential and bring unity to the human family. In the last Tea House discussion, Suzan and David Gould explored what  form of education will enable each and all of the human family to realize their potential- “as mines rich in gems of inestimable value"- and how such a process contributes to the advancement of  communities  and our world. You can watch the discussion on YouTube or listen to the audio below, or on the Sifter of Dust podcast stream at the various podcast outlets.







 

In this Tea House discussion, Monette Van Lith led a discussion on how we can make our families the building blocks of a just and peaceful society. The family unit, the nucleus of human society, provides an environment within which essential capacities and world-embracing principles can be taught and nurtured. In her presentation and discussion, Monette explored some of the Baha’i Teachings on spiritual principles, as well as the habits and patterns of conduct that can contribute to building a just society.



You can listen to it below or by finding the Sifter of Dust podcast on the various podcast outlets.



A YouTube video version may be found here.

In a recent Tea House session, Chitra Golestani-Maghzi joined to present on the "Interconnected Elements of Social Change"- the idea that real change occurs with holistic changes in both human hearts and external conditions. We then discussed some of the elements of how religion is so critical in creating this kind of change.



Please enjoy the YouTube video here or find the audio link below. The audio may also be found through our the Sifter of Dust podcast through the various podcast outlets.

Enjoy our recent Tea House discussion with Karen Eshraghi on "Consultation- A Tool for Creative Problem Solving".  As the world becomes more complex, we need tools to help humans solve problems collaboratively and peacefully. Consultation- as outlined by Baha'u'llah and 'Abdu'l-Baha'- is one of the most potent of those tools. In this presentation, Karen Eshraghi introduced the major elements of Baha'i consultation The YouTube video may be found here, or listen to the audio version below. The audio is also available through podcast outlets under "Baha'i Sifter of Dust", where you can listen to previous and future sessions.

In this Tea House discussion, we were joined by Mr Mark Jolly to discuss the Baha'i concept of the independent investigation of truth- a fundamental and far-reaching concept. Please watch the full presentation on YouTube or link to the audio below. You can enjoy both past and future discussions on the Sifter of Dust podcast channel. Enjoy!

What is spiritual growth?  What does it mean when we say that the purpose of life is to grow "spiritually"? We tackled this question in our most recent Tea House discussion. Have a listen and please join us for our future Tea House discussions.



That recording is now available in audio format below as well as on our podcast through the various podcast outlets (search "sifter of dust Baha'i"). You can watch the youtube video here.



Please join us this Thursday evening when we address the question of the investigation of the search for truth with Mr Mark Jolly.  For more on that event, click here.