Stories in Volume 9, Issue 3 — October-December 1997
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Development
In India, a new approach to vocational educationThe New Era Development Institute seeks to provide students with skills to earn a living and impart a new vision of community service. "Our product is basically a transformed individual." SATARA, Maharashtra, India - In India's now burgeoning economy, the building trades... Read more |
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Perspective
Perspective editorial: A litmus test for IranIn recent statements, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran has talked of humanity's entry into a "new century of humanity, understanding, and durable peace." Emphasizing the role of Iran in building a civilization associated with such principles, President... Read more |
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Education
Landegg Academy inaugurates new graduate studies programWIENACHT, Switzerland - In ceremonies on 29 September 1997, Landegg Academy formally inaugurated a new program of graduate studies, marking a new phase in the institution's development as an international academic center. The new program will offer a Master of Arts... Read more |
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Human Rights
Baha'i communities worldwide gearing up for human rights education campaignWASHINGTON - One of the particular features of the United States Constitution is that all international treaties must be ratified by a two-thirds majority of the US Senate - a legislative body composed of two representatives from each of this country's 50 states. This... Read more |
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United Nations
UN General Assembly calls for complete "emancipation" of Iran's Baha'i communityUNITED NATIONS - For the twelfth time in 13 years, the United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution expressing concern over the human rights situation in Iran, taking special note of "grave breaches" of the rights of Bahá'ís there. The resolution, passed on 12... Read more |
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Review
A kinder, gentler universe"God, Chance and Necessity" By Keith Ward Oneworld, Oxford Ever since Darwin, belief in God has been under a seemingly strong and continuous assault by science and scientists. And most recently, new notions about how the universe may have grown from a quantum... Read more |