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Ray
Zimmerman

Orange, CA

Dr. Ray Zimmerman is an English professor at Saddleback College in Orange County, CA where he teaches English Composition, Humanities, and British Literature. His doctoral research concerned masculinity, violence, and militarism in 20th century American literature. A licensed mediator, he also serves as an advisory board member for Chapman University's Interfaith Center. He has been a Baha'i since 1993 and is currently the Secretary of the Baha'i community of Orange, CA. In 2004, he received an NAACP award for education.

BY Ray Zimmerman

The Immortal Soul and the Afterlife

The Immortal Soul and the Afterlife

Ray Zimmerman | Apr 28, 2015

Evil Spirits, Angels, Psychic Powers, and Aliens

Evil Spirits, Angels, Psychic Powers, and Aliens

Ray Zimmerman | Jul 4, 2014

Why Baha’is Fast

Why Baha’is Fast

Ray Zimmerman | Mar 3, 2014

Only One Race . . . The Human Race

Only One Race . . . The Human Race

Ray Zimmerman | Feb 5, 2014

Walking the Baha’i Talk

Walking the Baha’i Talk

Ray Zimmerman | Dec 12, 2013

Many Religions, One Single Faith

Many Religions, One Single Faith

Ray Zimmerman | Oct 8, 2013

Service Can Save Us

Service Can Save Us

Ray Zimmerman | Aug 11, 2013

Calling All “12-Steppers”

Calling All “12-Steppers”

Ray Zimmerman | Jun 18, 2013

A Teacher’s Plea

A Teacher’s Plea

Ray Zimmerman | May 6, 2013

How I Found Authentic Happiness

How I Found Authentic Happiness

Ray Zimmerman | Apr 3, 2013

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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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