Economics

In Economics
On August 18, 2022

9 Economic Tips for Uniting Humanity

“Am I my brother’s keeper?” Cain said to God after slaying his brother Abel. That famous question from Genesis forms one of the primary moral lessons of Judaism and Christianity – and of all religion.In the Torah, Abraham and Moses asked us to be our brother’s keeper. In the New…

In Economics, Life
On July 18, 2022

Can We Have a Flag for Our Planet?

Lately I’ve been wishing that we had a flag for our planet, along with our national flags. Wouldn’t it be great to have one universal banner that offers the Earth our commitment, allegiance, respect, and love?Actually, the topic of flags has been occupying my mind and soul for a long…

In Economics
On April 25, 2022

Economics and Spirituality from a Baha’i perspective (Part 3 of 5)

ProblemsThe economic system continued its journey, and as it moved forward, the gap between the rich and the poor became wider and wider. The system survived the great depression of the 1930s and the first and second world Wars until 2008 when it almost collapsed.Imagine the economic system as a…

In Economics
On March 12, 2022

Economics and Spirituality from a Baha’i perspective (Part 1of 5)

I welcome you to spend your time discussing a traditionally dull, scary, and intimidating topic to some. My joke about it is that if you want to spoil a party, just tell them that you're interested in economics and watch people run away fast. So what we are going to…

In Economics
On February 8, 2022

Are We Responsible for the Sufferings of Humanity? If so, What Can We Do About It?

This vital question has to be asked by all of us, and we should answer it to our conscience and our Creator. The answer lies with our role and responsibility as lowly individuals in the ocean of humanity. No matter how insignificant we feel, we still have a duty to…

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…

Economics

9 Economic Tips for Uniting Humanity

Can We Have a Flag for Our Planet?

Economics and Spirituality from a Baha’i perspective (Part 3 of 5)

Economics and Spirituality from a Baha’i perspective (Part 1of 5)

Are We Responsible for the Sufferings of Humanity? If so, What Can We Do About It?

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

Can We Have a Flag for Our Planet?

Millennials and Generation Z- Thank God They Are Not Like Me

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