Talk given byFarzam ArbabAssociation for Bahá’í Studies 2016
The Intellectual Life of the Bahá’í Community
Our contributions to the advancement of knowledge and civilization itself.
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In this talk at the 2016 ABS conference, Farzam Arbab explores the intellectual life of the Bahá’í community. The question of what will be its contribution to humanity and the advancement of civilization is raised. Three challenges in this regard are described. Then later three requirements for the development of the type of intelectuality we are seeking are offered.
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Sections
2: A Fundamental Question
The question under consideration can only recieve reasonable answers when examined in the light of Bahá’u’lláh's stupendous vision and the degree of transformation the world must undergo.
3: Social Action
An initial challenge is for a number of friends to be engaged at the level of visible problems.
4: Engaging in the Discourses of Society
A challenge further is to be engaged in those deliberations on viable alternatives to current structures.
6: Beliefs about Maturity
Dr. Arbab describes some of his beliefs about the type of maturity civilization will see.
9: Harmony between Science and Religion
We will need a rigerous understanding of Science and Religion.
10: Conclusion
"What I hope I have achieved is to show how challenging the road is ahead of us."
About
In this talk at the 2016 ABS conference, Farzam Arbab explores the intellectual life of the Bahá’í community. The question of what will be its contribution to humanity and the advancement of civilization is raised. Three challenges in this regard are described. Then later three requirements for the development of the type of intelectuality we are seeking are offered.
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Farzam ArbabAssociation for Bahá’í Studies