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Archive for “March, 2009”

The Passing of Pop and Country Music Star Dan “England Dan” Seals

Friday, March 27th, 2009

Dan Seals, pop and country recording artist and member of the Baha’i Faith, died March 25th at age 61. Long before I’d ever heard of the Baha’i Faith, I remember being mystified at the lyrics to Dan’s brother Jim’s song East Of Ginger Trees (Seals and Crofts): “Prepare to meet Baha’u’llah in the garden of [...]


The Office’s Rainn Wilson and Oprah talk about the Baha’i Faith

Thursday, March 12th, 2009

Oprah invited Rainn Wilson to be part of her SoulSeries which is broadcast on Sirius/XM radio and webcast from Oprah.com. They spoke about Chicago, spirituality, Rainn’s SoulPancake.com website, and the Baha’i Faith. Oprah was especially interested in the Baha’i Faith and the Baha’i House of Worship that’s in the Chicago suburb of Wilmette. It’s the [...]


Letter to Iran’s chief prosecutor about the Baha’is being held for their beliefs

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

Last week The Baha’i International Community office sent an open letter to Iran’s prosecutor outlining the history of the persecution of the Baha’is in Iran. There are seven Baha’is currently awaiting trial, after being arrested last year. A couple weeks ago they were charged with spying for Israel. I guess Iran thinks they were the [...]