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The education
of each child is compulsory.... In addition to this wide-spread education
each child must be taught a profession, art, or trade, so that every member
of the community will be enabled to earn his own livelihood. Work done
in the spirit of service is the highest form of worship....
('Abdu'l-Bahá
on Divine Philosophy, p. 83)
('Abdu'l-Bahá: Education, Page: 313)
Bahá'í House of Worship, Wilmette (Chicago), USA. 
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COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, United States — A couple of neighbors in this southern U.S. city have been throwing a weekly "spiritual party" - a prayer meeting - and the reaction to it has surprised them.
"When the devotional gathering started, all our friends just came out of the woodwork," said J. B. Frush-Marple, who with his friend Oak Ritchie co-hosts the meetings at Mr. Ritchie's house.
"People who I never would have thought would be receptive to prayer were just energized by it," said Mr. Frush-Marple, 33.
Three people came to the first gathering a year ago, and regular attendance now is about 15. Once 25 people showed up. Some are neighbors, some are friends, some are friends of friends.
The pair are usually the only Baha'is. Others are Christian - both Protestant and Catholic - and still others don't label their religion, or perhaps would say they are unbelievers.
The gatherings are held each Tuesday and begin with a simple dinner prepared by the two friends, followed by devotions. Usually Mr. Ritchie, a professional musician, starts by singing a Baha'i prayer. Sometimes people sing with him.
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