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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.

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Baha’u’llah’s Claims: How Do I Decide If They’re True?

Baha’u’llah’s Claims: How Do I Decide If They’re True?

David Langness | Feb 21, 2021

Baha’u’llah: The Founder of the Newest Global Faith

Baha’u’llah: The Founder of the Newest Global Faith

David Langness | Feb 18, 2021

Am I a Baha’i?

David Langness | Feb 16, 2021

One Dramatic Symbol in Abdu’l-Baha’s Play

One Dramatic Symbol in Abdu’l-Baha’s Play

David Langness | Feb 4, 2021

Abdu’l-Baha’s Play: The Drama of the Kingdom

Abdu’l-Baha’s Play: The Drama of the Kingdom

David Langness | Jan 31, 2021

The Drama of the Soul: the Baha’i Faith on Stage and Screen

The Drama of the Soul: the Baha’i Faith on Stage and Screen

David Langness | Jan 28, 2021

Does Being a Spiritual Person Make You Less Likely to Commit Crimes?

Does Being a Spiritual Person Make You Less Likely to Commit Crimes?

David Langness | Jan 24, 2021

World Brotherhood — and Dr. King’s Most Controversial Speech

World Brotherhood — and Dr. King’s Most Controversial Speech

David Langness | Jan 18, 2021

Does Every Culture Have its Own Religion?

Does Every Culture Have its Own Religion?

David Langness | Jan 17, 2021

All the Prophets: One and the Same Soul

All the Prophets: One and the Same Soul

David Langness | Jan 11, 2021

Why Did So Many Major Religions Begin in the East?

Why Did So Many Major Religions Begin in the East?

David Langness | Jan 5, 2021

Were Our Holy Ancestors Related?

Were Our Holy Ancestors Related?

David Langness | Dec 28, 2020

Are the Prophets Related to Each Other?

Are the Prophets Related to Each Other?

David Langness | Dec 23, 2020

Reinee Pasarow’s Story: Where Can I Realize My Dream of Justice?

Reinee Pasarow’s Story: Where Can I Realize My Dream of Justice?

David Langness | Dec 22, 2020

Hey, Guys: Does Wearing a Mask Threaten Your Masculinity?

Hey, Guys: Does Wearing a Mask Threaten Your Masculinity?

David Langness | Dec 20, 2020

2021’s Coming Crisis of Vaccine Nationalism

2021’s Coming Crisis of Vaccine Nationalism

David Langness | Dec 16, 2020

Who Should Get the Vaccine—and When?

Who Should Get the Vaccine—and When?

David Langness | Dec 14, 2020

Is the Rule of Law Itself Under Assault?

Is the Rule of Law Itself Under Assault?

David Langness | Dec 11, 2020

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Dive into my reflections on blood atonement, the t

Dive into my reflections on blood atonement, the teachings of Jesus, and the clarity I found in the words of Baha’u’llah. Read the full article – link in bio 🔗 #Bahai #Spirituality #OpenMind #Search #Investigation

Never lose thy trust in God. Be thou ever hopeful,

Never lose thy trust in God. Be thou ever hopeful, for the bounties of God never cease to flow upon man. If viewed from one perspective they seem to decrease, but from another they are full and complete. Man is under all conditions immersed in a sea of God’s blessings. Therefore, be thou not hopeless under any circumstances, but rather be firm in thy hope. - #AbdulBaha⠀
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#bahai #spirituality #trustgod #confidence #confidentheart⠀⠀
(Selections From the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá)⠀

Explore how the Baha’i principle of “work as w

Explore how the Baha’i principle of “work as worship” and other revolutionary teachings illuminate the spirit of this new age, as highlighted in Abdu’l-Baha’s 1912 North American tour. Read the full article – link in bio 🔗 #Bahai #Spirituality #BahaiFaith #BahaiPrinciples

Be thou severed from this world, and reborn throug

Be thou severed from this world, and reborn through the sweet scents of holiness that blow from the realm of the All-Highest. Be thou a summoner to love, and be thou kind to all the human race. Love thou the children of men and share in their sorrows. Be thou of those who foster peace. Offer thy friendship, be worthy of trust. Be thou a balm to every sore, be thou a medicine for every ill. Bind thou the souls together. – #AbdulBaha #Bahai #Spirituality #Peace #Friendship
(Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá)

Instead of just hunkering down, we can use winter

Instead of just hunkering down, we can use winter to transform our minds and prepare our hearts to receive God’s blessings. Read the full article – link in bio 🔗 #Bahai #Spirituality #Winter #SpiritualGrowth

Dissipate not the wealth of your precious lives in

Dissipate not the wealth of your precious lives in the pursuit of evil and corrupt affection, nor let your endeavours be spent in promoting your personal interest. Be generous in your days of plenty, and be patient in the hour of loss. Adversity is followed by success and rejoicings follow woe. - Baha'u'llah⠀
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#Bahai #Spirituality #Generosity #Patience #SpiritualGrowth⠀
(Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh Revealed After the Kitáb-i-Aqdas)

Discover how embracing the Baha’i Faith has deep

Discover how embracing the Baha’i Faith has deepened my love for Christ. Read the full article – link in bio 🔗 #Bahai #Spirituality #Christianism #Unity

Let each morn be better than its eve and each morr

Let each morn be better than its eve and each morrow richer than its yesterday. Man’s merit lieth in service and virtue and not in the pageantry of wealth and riches... Dissipate not the wealth of your precious lives in the pursuit of evil and corrupt affection, nor let your endeavors be spent in promoting your personal interest - #Bahaullah #Bahai #Spirituality #Unity #SpiritualGrowth
(Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh)

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