Iran Bahai

Iran's War Against Knowledge -- An Open Letter to the International Academic Community

Desmond Tutu | Posted 11.25.2011

Desmond Tutu

While we believe that both historically and in today's "wired" world it is futile to suppress the quest for knowledge, there are many in Iran whose lives are being threatened or damaged by that regime's attempt. They need our support.

Baha'i Holy Day Marred By Fresh Wave Of Persecutions In Iran

Rothwell Polk | Posted 07.23.2011

Rothwell Polk

The Bab foretold the coming of another Messenger of God Who would fulfill the prophetic expectations of all the world's religions. Baha'is believe this Promised One of all humankind is Baha'u'llah.

Was The Sentencing Of Iranian Baha'i Leaders The Result Of Longstanding Religious Prejudice?

Brian D. Lepard | Posted 05.25.2011

Brian D. Lepard

It is evident that Iran has sentenced these Bahá'í leaders to extraordinarily long prison terms for no reason other than their religious beliefs as Bahá'ís and because of a long history of prejudice against the Bahá'í Faith.

Baha'i Community 'Stunned' By 'Harsh' Sentences In Iran

Religion News Service | By Peter Kenny | Posted 05.25.2011

By Peter Kenny Religion News Service (RNS/ENInews) The Baha'i International Community said the harsh prison sentences meted out against seven Iranian...

Baha'i Leaders Sentenced To 20 years In Iran

Religion News Service | Alfredo Garcia | Posted 05.25.2011

By Alfredo Garcia Religion News Service (RNS) Seven top leaders of the Baha'i faith who have been incarcerated in Iran since 2008 have each received ...