we are all responsible

Far too often these days, I hear the comment "not my responsibility" when someone is trying to evade the issue. Whether it be a pedestrian walking on the cycle track where I am riding, the cyclist in front of me going through a red light, or the project manager looking for explanations of poor performance, people seem to want their 'rights' but not take the responsibilities.

I believe the world would be better if we all took a look at how we handle our responsibilities - attendance at school or work and doing the best we can, helping others less fortunate than ourselves, helping in the family. In short, setting a good example to others.

LHC and the Big Bang

I am not worried about anything that might happen at CERN. I believe the Baha'i teachings that all humanity are moving towards a world civilization based on peace and justice that will last for thousands of years into the future.

We can help it come faster - by being kind to all - or we can be the source of pain and suffering by espousing violence and hatred. We can confinue the myth that science and religion are opposites and never the twain shall meet, or we can recognise that each in its own way is attempting to explain the mysteries of Creation.

No, it is impossible for science to prove that God does not exist. After all, Who created science in the first place!!

"All praise to the unity of God, Who out of utter nothingness, hath created the reality of all things." Baha'i Writings

news from overseas

How efficient are the ways of bringing to us the news of events from round the world. And how saddening are the stories of suffering. Whether the victims of natural disasters such as those in Burma/Myanmar and China, or the Baha'is in Iran who are again suffering imprisonment for their beliefs, the true measure of our humanity is the response that we each make individually.
We may be moved to help the publicity, give voice to our concerns, or help in more practical ways by donating money to relief efforts such as Oxfam, Red Cross and the like.
Giving aid and comfort are part of the teachings of all the major Faiths in the world. How sad, then that leaders of Faith in one country are the very instigators of suffering and oppression meted out to the followers of Baha'u'llah in their own homeland.