The Bahá'í Faith teaches that humanity has been evolving steadily, but was always possessed of 'human' potential irrespective of what the species looked like at any point in its development--thus, people did not evolve from monkeys!

Five steps to use prayer and meditation in decision making.

Where does the soul go after death? What is the Bahá'í concept of heaven, and how does one get there?

Religion has throughout history assured mankind that there was more to life than just this physical world. The Bahá'í Faith teaches that there is no death because true human nature is immortal spirit.

Review of Pure Gold: Encouraging Character Qualities in Marriage, by Susanne M. Alexander, with Craig A. Farnsworth and John S. Miller, from the Marriage Transformation LLC.

Maintaining a non-partisan position is not about avoiding social responsibility or naively imagining that some outside force will change the world for better. Bahá'ís believe that only universal recognition of the essential oneness of humanity will bring about a more peaceful world.

Part of the fun of participation in BellaOnline forums is the chance to compete in trivia contests. The Bahá'í site forum will begin holding trivia games in March 2013.

Play can be a key element in learning, whether it is physical training, spiritual development or mental prowess. Updating and adding some games to the Bahá'í Site at BellaOnline.com

Ritual is a common and useful human construction, as long as rigidity doesn't obscure the original meaning. The Bahá'í Faith has a few simple rituals, but much meaning and guidance for effective daily living.

Bahá'ís are not pacifists, but they will not engage in war, so how do they serve in the military?