Human development

Description:

Despite the newness of this religion, it emphasizes that answers to the challenges which humanity is faced with are to be found by following moral and spiritual values which have been preached through the ages. The latest challenge, that of the globalization of society, can be met in a similar way. The aim is peace and unity in the world and in the human institutions which make it up - a new world order - through transformation of each individual to become his true self on following teachings based on the revelations of Baha' Allah and their interpretations by Abd al-Baha and Shoghi Effendi. The process of transformation leads to the development of capacities for love (both the giving and attraction of love) and knowledge (including learning and teaching); and for their use in the service of mankind. Further, love for God opens a channel for God's love. The matrix for transformation is the Baha'ai community, commencing with tolerance for the diversity of members, which grows into understanding, love and appreciation. Anxiety and tension are not avoided but used in this process of development; and prejudice (knowledge and love in conflict) faced up to and thus eradicated.

Broader:

Human development through religion

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The Encyclopedia of World Problems and Human Potential is a unique, experimental research work of the Union of International Associations. It is currently published as a searchable online platform with profiles of world problems, action strategies, and human values that are interlinked in novel and innovative ways. These connections are based on a range of relationships such as broader and narrower scope, aggravation, relatedness and more. By concentrating on these links and relationships, the Encyclopedia is uniquely positioned to bring focus to the complex and expansive sphere of global issues and their interconnected nature.

The initial content for the Encyclopedia was seeded from UIA’s Yearbook of International Organizations. UIA’s decades of collected data on the enormous variety of association life provided a broad initial perspective on the myriad problems of humanity. Recognizing that international associations are generally confronting world problems and developing action strategies based on particular values, the initial content was based on the descriptions, aims, titles and profiles of international associations.

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