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Ask a Bahá’í: How is the Universal House of Justice legitimate without a living Guardian after Shoghi Effendi?

A look at the Bahá’í Faith’s unique leadership structure and why no successor was appointed after Shoghi Effendi, the religion’s first and only Guardian.
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Ancient Buddhist sutra recited aloud in English for first time at Washington monastery

Sravasti Abbey in Washington hosted the first complete English recitation of an ancient buddhist scripture, drawing participants from around the world.
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Trees clean the air better than carbon taxes ever will

A reflection on trees, air, carbon emissions, artificial intelligence and humanity’s responsibility to care for creation through conservation.
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Trump’s immoral Cuba sanctions deepen suffering while failing to deliver regime change

An essay arguing U.S. sanctions on Cuba have caused severe humanitarian harm while failing to achieve regime change.
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Charity isn’t optional in Islam. For most Muslims, it’s a way of life.

A Muslim writer reflects on charity, community care and the Islamic teachings, highlighting everyday acts of generosity often overlooked in the news.
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A man who hated ‘illegals’ fell at the farmers market. Carlos caught him.

A grandfather reflects on immigration, so-called "illegals," and human connection through a story inspired by a real encounter at a street-corner vigil.
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Ask an Evangelical: Does God create souls destined for eternal condemnation without them ever hearing the gospel? 

A reader asks whether God creates people with no chance of salvation. Exploring free will, divine sovereignty and God's desire for humanity.
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