Blogs and Essays

This page lists just my shorter articles published online, many of which were published in my regular column at BahaiTeachings.org. See also other articles and all my publications.

60. Princeton University: “Fifty Baha’i Principles of Unity”.” BahaiTeachings.org (April 8, 2014).

59. Comparing the Teachings of Two Peacemakers.” BahaiTeachings.org (April 2, 2014).

58. The First Baha’i College“: The Universal Emancipation Proclamation – Part 11. BahaiTeachings.org (March 30, 2014).

57. The Return of Viracocha, the Prophet of the Incas.” BahaiTeachings.org (March 28, 2014).

56. The Baha’i Prayer that Freed the Slaves“: The Universal Emancipation Proclamation – Part 10. BahaiTeachings.org (March 25, 2014).

55. The Return of White Buffalo Calf Woman.” BahaiTeachings.org (March 22, 2014).

54. Quetzalcoatl, the “Plumed Serpent”.” BahaiTeachings.org (March 18, 2014).

53. Jesus said: “Become passers-by”. “BahaiTeachings.org (March 11, 2014).

52. Native American Messengers of God.” BahaiTeachings.org (March 7, 2014).

51. The ‘Lincoln of the Spirit’ and the ‘Black Plato’“: The Universal Emancipation Proclamation — Part 9. BahaiTeachings.org (Feb. 21, 2014).

50. The Shining Light of Black Spirit”: The Universal Emancipation Proclamation – Part 8. BahaiTeachings.org (Feb. 13, 2014).

49. Robert Turner, Slave by Birth, Freed by Lincoln, Enlightened by Faith”: The Universal Emancipation Proclamation – Part 7. BahaiTeachings.org (Feb. 11, 2014).

48. Devil in the Details; Angel in the Patterns.” BahaiTeachings.org (Feb. 9, 2014).

47. The New Baha’i Teachings – Religion Revitalized.” BahaiTeachings.org (Jan. 30, 2014).

46. Interracial Emancipation: Freedom from Racism“: The Universal Emancipation Proclamation –Part 5. BahaiTeachings.org (Jan 25, 2014).

45. The Races – Robed in Black or White“: The Universal Emancipation Proclamation – Part 4. BahaiTeachings.org (Jan. 21, 2014).

44. A Slave Educates a Prophet“: The Universal Emancipation Proclamation –Part 3. BahaiTeachings.org (Jan. 16, 2014).

43. Baha’u’llah Frees the Slaves“: The Universal Emancipation Proclamation – Part 2. BahaiTeachings.org (Jan. 13, 2014).

42. The Universal Emancipation Proclamation – Part 1.” BahaiTeachings.org (Jan. 12, 2014).

41. Sports Equity: Competing for Gender Equality.” BahaiTeachings.org (Jan. 10, 2014).

40. Truth Unifies, Lies Divide.” BahaiTeachings.org (Jan. 3, 2014).

39. The Baha’i Gospel of Unity.” BahaiTeachings.org (Nov. 27, 2013). (Presents fifty (50) Baha’i principles of unity.)

38. Narrowing Your Search.” BahaiTeachings.org (Nov. 4, 2013). Part 2.

37. Narrowing Your Search.” BahaiTeachings.org (Nov. 3, 2013). Part 1.

36. New Teachings on Christ.” BahaiTeachings.org (Nov. 1, 2013).

35. A Way to Make Tomorrow Better.” BahaiTeachings.org (Oct. 20, 2013). Part 2.

34. A Way to Make Today Better.” BahaiTeachings.org (Oct. 19, 2013). Part 1.

33. Perfecting Your Work.” BahaiTeachings.org (Oct. 13, 2013).

32. Unsealing the `Seal of the Prophets’.” BahaiTeachings.org (Oct. 1, 2013).

31. Kind Words Mean More.” BahaiTeachings.org (Sept. 23, 2013).

30. Satan’s Epitaph.” BahaiTeachings.org (Sept. 15, 2013).

29. Our Eyes Mirror the Animals.” BahaiTeachings.org (Sept. 7, 2013). Kindness to Animals, Part 4.

28. Awakening Empathy for Every Living Thing.” BahaiTeachings.org (September 3, 2013). Kindness to Animals, Part 3.

27. A Mouse in My Spiritual House.” BahaiTeachings.org (Aug. 30, 2013). Kindness to Animals, Part 2.

26. Animals’ Eyes Are the Mirrors of Our Souls.” BahaiTeachings.org (Aug. 20, 2013). Kindness to Animals, Part 1.

25. From Frightened to Enlightened.” BahaiTeachings.org (Aug. 6, 2013).

24. Baha’u’llah’s Bisharat (Glad-Tidings): A Proclamation to Scholars and Statesmen.” [See entry #72, “Academic Publications,” above.] Persian translations by Faruq Izadinia. [Serially published.] Persian translation, Part 4: Payam-i-Baha’i, No. 374 (Jan. 2011): 28–30.

23. Persian translation, Part 3: Payam-i-Baha’i, No. 373 (Dec. 2010): 35–45.

22. Persian translation, Part 2: Payam-i-Baha’i, No. 372 (Nov. 2010): 14–18.

21. Persian translation, Part 1: Payam-i-Baha’i, No. 371 (Oct. 2010): 51–57.

20. Baha’i Faith and Social Action.” Iran Press Watch (Dec. 5, 2008).

19. Discovering the Qur’an.” Iran Press Watch (Jan. 22, 2009).

18. Persian translation: “Discovering the Qur’an.”Iran Press Watch (Jan. 22, 2009).

17. Persian translation: “Beyond the `Seal of the Prophets’: Baha’u’llah’s Book of Certitude (Ketab-e Iqan).” Religious Texts in Iranian Languages. Edited by Clause Pedersen & Fereydun Vahman. Koebenhavn (Copenhagen): Det Kongelige Danske Videnskabernes Selskab, 2007. Pp. 369–378. Persian translation by Khosrow Dehghani.

16. Persian Translation: “Discovering” [the Qur’an]. The Blackwell Companion to the Qur’an. Persian translation by Faruq Izadinia.

14. In Memoriam: Willard G. Oxtoby 1933–2003.” Religious Studies News 18.3 (May 2003): 10. [Invited by the American Academy of Religion.]

13. As others see him: Jesus asks all people ‘Who do people say that I am?’ Replies from several non-Christians.” Ottawa Citizen (March 1997).

12. The Fourth Candle: The Unity of Religion and Interfaith Dialogue.Dialogue Magazine 1.2 (May 1986): 9–11. [Invited article.]

11. Some Important Documents for the History And Doctrines of Ebionite Christianity” (1982).

10. A Forum: Concerning Saint Paul.World Order 13.4 (Summer 1979): 7–9.

9. “Tin.” Klipsun 6.4 (Apr. 1976): 12–13. [Western Washington State College. Short story. Issue won Mark of Excellence Award by Society of Professional Journalists, Seattle WA, as Region 10 winner in the student magazine category.] Republished: Part 1: “A Mouse in My Spiritual House.” BahaiTeachings.org (Aug. 30, 2013); Part 2: “Awakening Empathy for Every Living Thing.” BahaiTeachings.org (September 3, 2013).

8. Sorts of Sorcery.” Klipsun 6.1 (Nov. 1975): 10–11. [Western Washington State College. Interview with a Baha’i and former practitioner of magick.]

7. “Probing the Dimensions of a Problem: Drug Use at PLU?” Co-author: [Illegible.]The Mooring Mast 50.11 (Mar. 23, 1973): 14 (PLU Archives, Mooring Mast1972–73, pp. 246–47 of 316.) [Investigative news story.]

6. PLU Dismisses Judy Baker.” Co-author: Ray Wheeler. The Mooring Mast 50.11 (Nov. 17, 1972): 14 (PLU Archives, Mooring Mast1972–73, p. 232 of 316.) [News story.]

5. “Final Statement on Socks.” The Mooring Mast 50.11 (Nov. 17, 1972): 14 (PLU Archives, Mooring Mast 1972–73, p. 142 of 316.)[Poem.]

4. “The Walk.” The Mooring Mast 50.11 (Nov. 17, 1972): 12 (PLU Archives, Mooring Mast 1972–73, p. 140 of 316.) [Poem.]

3. “The Pond.” The Mooring Mast 50.8 (Oct. 27, 1972): 2 (PLU Archives, Mooring Mast 1972–73, p. 86 of 316.) [Poem.]

2. Survival.The Mooring Mast 49.20 (Apr. 7, 1972): 1 (PLU Archives, Mooring Mast 1971–72, p. 253 of 333.) [Poem; cover.]

1. While We Watched the Crucifix.” The Mooring Mast 49.18 (Mar. 17, 1972): 1 (Pacific Lutheran University [PLU] Archives, Mooring Mast 1971–72, p. 233 of 333.) [Poem; cover.]