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About the Bahá'í Principles

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A Prayer from the Baha'i Writings A Meditation from the Baha'i Writings
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The Unity of Religion and Science

We may think of science as one wing and religion as the other; a bird needs two wings for flight, one alone would be useless. Any religion that contradicts science or that is opposed to it, is only ignorance - for ignorance is the opposite of knowledge.

Religion which consists only of rites and ceremonies of prejudice is not the truth. Let us earnestly endeavour to be the means of uniting religion and science.

Ali, the son-in-law of Muhammad, said: 'That which is in conformity with science is also in conformity with religion'. Whatever the intelligence of man cannot understand, religion ought not to accept. Religion and science walk hand in hand, and any religion contrary to science is not the truth.

('Abdu'l-Bahá: Paris Talks, Pages: 130-131)

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The Bahá'í Terraces, Mt. Carmel, Haifa, Israel.
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View a larger picture. This scenic city proved an ideal venue for the Bahá'í National Arts Festival.

Known for its beautiful views and rich cultural heritage, the city provided the right atmosphere for the festival, held between 26 and 29 December 2004.

Bahá'í artists came from 20 localities in the country to perform, display their art, and encourage others to explore their own artistic skills and talents.

Performers, like the rock band Sublime Vision, sang songs they had composed. The NCR (National Capital Region) youth group gave dramatized performances about the early history of the Bahá'í Faith.

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