Ruhi Book 14 Unit 1

Participating in Public Discourse

Participating in Public Discourse is the title and theme of Book 14 of the Ruhi Institute, which is is still under development.

Unit 1: The Nature of Our Contributions
This unit provides a basic understanding of what public discourse entails and what spaces can be utilised for this purpose. It brings attention to the importance of drawing on insights from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, and the Guardian, as well as the messages of the Universal House of Justice. Participants touch on the history of the Faith’s involvement in public discourse, before exploring the nature of contributions to public discourse informed by Bahá’í teachings. Approaches to assessing views and theories that speak to the issues under consideration are discussed, as is the importance of a deep commitment to the eradication of prejudice in all its manifestations if truth is to be investigated.

Participating in Public Discourse is the title and theme of Book 14 of the Ruhi Institute, which is is still under development.

Unit 1: The Nature of Our Contributions
This unit provides a basic understanding of what public discourse entails and what spaces can be utilised for this purpose. It brings attention to the importance of drawing on insights from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, and the Guardian, as well as the messages of the Universal House of Justice. Participants touch on the history of the Faith’s involvement in public discourse, before exploring the nature of contributions to public discourse informed by Bahá’í teachings. Approaches to assessing views and theories that speak to the issues under consideration are discussed, as is the importance of a deep commitment to the eradication of prejudice in all its manifestations if truth is to be investigated.

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  • Format: Softcover book | 50 pages
  • Dimensions: 216 x 280 x 3 mm 
  • Publisher: Ruhi Foundation
  • ISBN: 2370000852335
  • SKU: RUHI_ENG_14U1
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  • Contributors:: Ruhi Institute (Developer)
  • Format: Softcover book | 50 pages
  • Dimensions: 216 x 280 x 3 mm 
  • Publisher: Ruhi Foundation
  • ISBN: 2370000852335
  • SKU: RUHI_ENG_14U1
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Bahá'ís everywhere are engaged in a global process of learning that is helping to build their capacity to apply the teachings of Bahá'u'lláh to the transformation of society. As a contribution to this learning process, the Ruhi Institute carries out action and research in the field, in order to develop programs and materials that enhance the capacity of individuals and communities to serve humanity.

The main sequence of courses is organized so as to set the individual, whether Baha'i or not, on a path being defined by the accumulating experience of the community in its endeavour to open before humanity the vision of Baha'u'llah's World Order.

The very notion of a path is, itself, indicative of the nature and purpose of the courses, for a path invites participation, it beckons to new horizons, it demands effort and movement, it accommodates different paces and strides, it is structured and defined. A path can be experienced and known, not only by one or two but by scores upon scores; it belongs to the community. To walk a path is a concept equally expressive. It requires of the individual volition and choice; it calls for a set of skills and abilities but also elicits certain qualities and attitudes; it necessitates a logical progression but admits, when needed, related lines of exploration; it may seem easy at the outset but becomes more challenging further along. And crucially, one walks the path in the company of others.