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Baha'I Faith

The Bah teachings prescribe daily prayer and intimate communion with God as the foundation for a life devoted to spiritual advancement and service to humanity. All are welcome to participate in building a vibrant community life in their neighborhoods by hosting or attending regular devotional gatherings. These gatherings are held in hundreds of places across the country in diverse settings such as homes, local community centers and other public venues. The heart of a devotional meeting is the sharing of prayers and passages from Holy Scriptures, but beyond this there is no set form. Devotional meetings are a chance for us to learn how to create an uplifting, spiritual atmosphere. This often involves music and the arts. The key is to help clear our minds from the anxieties of our daily lives and to meditate on our higher purpose. Anyone can hold a devotional meeting And most importantly, these devotional meetings can be held by anyone, either by hosting one in your own home, or helping to host a meeting elsewhere. The Bah teachings seek to empower us to create an uplifting and spiritual atmosphere in our own communities.You are welcome to join a devotional meeting near you, and to simply sit, meditate and enjoy the atmosphere, or to play a more active role in hosting or organizing one.Developing the moral capacities in our children is of fundamental importance, not only to their own future happiness, but to the service and advancement of our entire society. Parents everywhere are looking for ways to give children this spiritual education, to lay the foundations for their children to have noble characters and fruitful lives.Spiritual and moral education Providing spiritual education for children has long been an element of the culture of the Bah' community. In neighborhoods across the United States, Bah's and their friends offer moral education classes that nurture the hearts and minds of children, complementing the education they receive at school.Open to all These classes are open to children of all backgrounds and are often run in collaboration with their families. Drawing on the teachings of the Bah' Faith, the classes aim to inspire in children a love for God and the Founders of all the great religions in the world.The classes, both by studying sacred verses and talking through the questions that children face in their lives, help children apply spiritual principles - such as love, unity and justice - to their own lives, to their families and their friends. All children are welcome to these classes, and no child participates without the approval of his or her parents. These classes include short lessons, activities to build social skills and friendships, games, stories that illustrate virtues like love, kindness, generosity, and art and music.100

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