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Janet
Ruhe-Schoen

New York

Janet Ruhe-Schoen is the author of biographies including A Love Which Does Not Wait; Rejoice in My Gladness: The Life of Tahirih; and Champions of Oneness: Louis Gregory and His Shining Circle. She is currently a writer-in-residence at Desert Rose Baha’i Institute where she writes and presents 2 weekly radio programs on KURE-LP.org: A Wave in the Mind (poetry) and Stories of the Master.

BY Janet Ruhe-Schoen

The Ride: Black and White Unity in the Jim Crow South

The Ride: Black and White Unity in the Jim Crow South

Janet Ruhe-Schoen | Oct 23, 2020

The Original Freedom Ride, 1931: Louis Gregory and Willard McKay

The Original Freedom Ride, 1931: Louis Gregory and Willard McKay

Janet Ruhe-Schoen | Oct 11, 2020

How Louis Gregory Got the Strength to Carry On

How Louis Gregory Got the Strength to Carry On

Janet Ruhe-Schoen | Oct 4, 2020

A New Sociology of Race for America

A New Sociology of Race for America

Janet Ruhe-Schoen | Sep 28, 2020

The Mandate of Justice: Woke a Hundred Years Ago

The Mandate of Justice: Woke a Hundred Years Ago

Janet Ruhe-Schoen | Sep 23, 2020

If the Devil Ain’t Loose Now

If the Devil Ain’t Loose Now

Janet Ruhe-Schoen | Jan 18, 2018

Close Your Eyes to Racial Differences

Close Your Eyes to Racial Differences

Janet Ruhe-Schoen | Jan 16, 2018

Louis Gregory: He Gave Up Everything to Work for Race Amity

Louis Gregory: He Gave Up Everything to Work for Race Amity

Janet Ruhe-Schoen | Jan 15, 2018

A Woman’s Right to Exist: “I Hope it’s a Girl”

A Woman’s Right to Exist: “I Hope it’s a Girl”

Janet Ruhe-Schoen | Apr 14, 2015

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Your unique talents and strengths are exactly what

Your unique talents and strengths are exactly what the world needs — serve with what you have and watch the ripple effect grow. Read the full article – link in bio 🔗 #Bahai #Spirituality #UnityinDiversity #HumanUnity

In this world we are influenced by two sentiments,

In this world we are influenced by two sentiments, Joy and Pain. Joy gives us wings! In times of joy our strength is more vital, our intellect keener, and our understanding less clouded. We seem better able to cope with the world and to find our sphere of usefulness. But when sadness visits us we become weak, our strength leaves us, our comprehension is dim and our intelligence veiled. The actualities of life seem to elude our grasp, the eyes of our spirits fail to discover the sacred mysteries, and we become even as dead beings. There is no human being untouched by these two influences; but all the sorrow and the grief that exist come from the world of matter—the spiritual world bestows only the joy! - #AbdulBaha #Bahai #Spirituality #Joy #Happiness
(Paris Talks)

When I reflect on the journey from my roots in the

When I reflect on the journey from my roots in the Worldwide Church of God to my embrace of the Baha'i Faith, one concept stands out: Oneness. Read the full article – link in bio 🔗 #Bahai #Spirituality #BecomingaBahai #SpiritualJourney

If love and agreement are manifest in a single fam

If love and agreement are manifest in a single family, that family will advance, become illumined and spiritual; but if enmity and hatred exist within it, destruction and dispersion are inevitable. - #AbdulBaha #Bahai #Spirituality #Famility #Unity #Love
(The Promulgation of Universal Peace)

If you seek beauty, solace, and comfort in this wo

If you seek beauty, solace, and comfort in this world, remember we’re only here as tourists, destined to depart to our true home when our earthly passports expire. Read the full article – link in bio 🔗 #Bahai #Spirituality #Materialism #Detachment

There are imperfections in every human being, and

There are imperfections in every human being, and you will always become unhappy if you look toward the people themselves. But if you look toward God, you will love them and be kind to them, for the world of God is the world of perfection and complete mercy. Therefore, do not look at the shortcomings of anybody; see with the sight of forgiveness. The imperfect eye beholds imperfections. The eye that covers faults looks toward the Creator of souls. You must love and be kind to everybody, care for the poor, protect the weak, heal the sick, teach and educate the ignorant. - #AbdulBaha⠀
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#Bahai #Forgiveness #Kindness
(The Promulgation of Universal Peace)

When we challenge assumptions about faith, spirit,

When we challenge assumptions about faith, spirit, and resurrection, we may find that the journey leads to unexpected truths. Read the full article – link in bio 🔗 #Bahai #Spirituality #Resurrection #Spirit #Afterlife

One must see in every human being only that which

One must see in every human being only that which is worthy of praise. When this is done, one can be a friend to the whole human race. If, however, we look at people from the standpoint of their faults, then being a friend to them is a formidable task. - #AbdulBaha #bahai #spirituality #friendship #worldunity #humanity
(Selections From the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá)

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