Economics

In Economics, Life
On December 4, 2021

Why Can’t We Combine the Best of Socialism and Capitalism?

Lately, I’ve been surprised at our culture’s heated discussions over socialism and capitalism. Mostly, the arguments seem politically motivated – so let’s try to get past the political spin to the actual facts.At the outset, I should mention that, as a Baha’i, I do not take part in or interfere…

In Economics
On November 16, 2021

Five Ways to Optimize the Powerful Tool of Baha’i Consultation

Baha’i consultation – an essential tool for reaching an agreement or consensus and deciding a course of action – asks every participant to master a set of communication skills based on spirituality.The Baha’i writings offer a treasury of insight and meaning on the complex subject of consultation – including this quotation from…

In Economics, Life
On October 16, 2021

Is ‘Fighting’ a Problem the Best Way to Deal With It?

There comes a time when, as human beings, we are powerless to solve some of our problems. The question remains, how do we want to deal with them? Having seen my loved ones going through cancer, the words “fighting cancer” have really struck a chord.When we talk about ending the…

In Economics, Life
On September 11, 2021

Why We Can’t Forget the Pandemic’s Hard-Earned Lessons

Some countries are gradually lifting COVID-19 restrictions, and soon, we hope, life will get back to normal – but what will that new “normal” look like?As painful and challenging as the pandemic is, it has brought many issues to the forefront for humanity to ponder and resolve. We obviously haven’t…

In Economics, Life
On September 5, 2021

The Connection Between Spiritual Principles and Financial Planning

I have often been asked by young people or their parents how they should plan to start their economic journey. It is a journey that has caused the ruin of many wise and spiritual individuals as they sink into the depths of the bottomless ocean of materialism.There is nothing wrong…

In Economics, Life
On June 25, 2021

The Spiritual Meaning of Wealth

From what I have observed, one of the greatest driving forces in the world is the desire for wealth. So many wars have been fought for it, and millions of lives have been lost for it. No aspect of today's life is not under its spell, and yet we really…

In Economics, Religion
On May 22, 2021

Religious Prejudice: A Personal Journey from East to West

The world at the moment faces many difficulties, and the foundations of our civilization have been threatened. One of those challenges is religious prejudice. But during a recent trip to a town in India, I witnessed something inspiring: people from different faiths coming together in unity. This reminded me that…

In Economics, Life
On April 17, 2021

Why the Lessons of COVID-19 Give Me Hope for Global Unity

When I was a child, my parents taught me that the goal of my faith, the Baha’i Faith, was the oneness of humanity, and my primary duty was to serve humanity in achieving that goal. Even as a child, I understood it was important work and thought everyone would see it that way.To…

In Economics
On March 27, 2021

Making Economics Serve Humanity

The recent pandemic has highlighted the glaring disparities in the economic system between the rich and the poor. On the one hand, we have the plight of poor people living under the poverty line and trying to survive the onslaught of miseries caused by financial hardship. In contrast, a small…

In Economics
On February 19, 2021

Fasting the Time of Spiritual House Cleaning

Those who know me are aware of my love for fasting. I have participated in the Baha’i Fast, 19 days in March of abstaining from food and drink between sunrise and sunset, every year since the age of 15. Please don’t misunderstand me. Even with all these years of experience,…

Economics

Why Can’t We Combine the Best of Socialism and Capitalism?

Five Ways to Optimize the Powerful Tool of Baha’i Consultation

Is ‘Fighting’ a Problem the Best Way to Deal With It?

Why We Can’t Forget the Pandemic’s Hard-Earned Lessons

The Connection Between Spiritual Principles and Financial Planning

The Spiritual Meaning of Wealth

Religious Prejudice: A Personal Journey from East to West

Why the Lessons of COVID-19 Give Me Hope for Global Unity

Making Economics Serve Humanity

Fasting the Time of Spiritual House Cleaning

Economic Problems, a deepening (part one)

Fasting the Time of Spiritual House Cleaning

Workshop Material for Baha’i Writings on Economics