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David Langness writes and edits for BahaiTeachings.org and is a journalist and literary critic for Paste Magazine. He and his wife Teresa live in the Sierra foothills in Northern California.

BY David Langness
SPIRITUALITY
Recognizing the Spiritual Benefits of Fasting

Recognizing the Spiritual Benefits of Fasting

David Langness | Mar 11, 2025
RELIGION
The Baha’i Faith: The Exact Opposite of a Cult

The Baha’i Faith: The Exact Opposite of a Cult

David Langness | Mar 5, 2025
RELIGION
How to Fast Like a Baha’i

How to Fast Like a Baha’i

David Langness | Mar 1, 2025
LIFE
Stopping the Root Cause of Veteran Suicide

Stopping the Root Cause of Veteran Suicide

David Langness | Feb 24, 2025
JUSTICE
What Type of Government Do the Baha’i Teachings Recommend?

What Type of Government Do the Baha’i Teachings Recommend?

David Langness | Feb 17, 2025
SPIRITUALITY
How to Deal With the Fear of Death

How to Deal With the Fear of Death

David Langness | Feb 6, 2025
SPIRITUALITY
We All Have High Ideals — But Do We Practice Them?

We All Have High Ideals — But Do We Practice Them?

David Langness | Jan 31, 2025
LIFE
Becoming an Idealist in a Cynical World

Becoming an Idealist in a Cynical World

David Langness | Jan 27, 2025
JUSTICE
Global Emotions Survey: How’s Your Sense of Well-Being These Days?

Global Emotions Survey: How’s Your Sense of Well-Being These Days?

David Langness | Jan 21, 2025
SPIRITUALITY
Are You a Cynic — or Do You Have Faith in the Future?

Are You a Cynic — or Do You Have Faith in the Future?

David Langness | Jan 14, 2025
JUSTICE
Humanity: No, We Are Not Doomed!

Humanity: No, We Are Not Doomed!

David Langness | Jan 7, 2025
SPIRITUALITY
Nine Spiritual New Year’s Resolutions

Nine Spiritual New Year’s Resolutions

David Langness | Jan 1, 2025
HISTORY
Abdu’l-Baha’s First Christmas

Abdu’l-Baha’s First Christmas

David Langness | Dec 25, 2024
LIFE
What a Spiritual City Could Look Like

What a Spiritual City Could Look Like

David Langness | Dec 19, 2024
LIFE
Seduced By This Material World

Seduced By This Material World

David Langness | Dec 12, 2024
CULTURE
Worn Out by Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Try Giving Tuesday

Worn Out by Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Try Giving Tuesday

David Langness | Dec 3, 2024
SPIRITUALITY
Transcend the Ego: Die to the Self and Live for Eternity

Transcend the Ego: Die to the Self and Live for Eternity

David Langness | Dec 1, 2024
CULTURE
The 3 Kinds of True Thanksgiving

The 3 Kinds of True Thanksgiving

David Langness | Nov 28, 2024
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