The Fate Of The World

     This post is about The Next Movement that will change the world. People around the world must realize the only way to create change is through action. The world is in the hands of people who are building the future everyday. We are the people who can change the world.


     Only a century and a half has passed since the following words were uttered that would change the world: 


"THE world’s equilibrium hath been upset through the vibrating influence of this most great, this new World Order. Mankind’s ordered life hath been revolutionized through the agency of this unique, this wondrous System—the like of which mortal eyes have never witnessed" (1). 


     Everyone must find out what is revolutionizing the life of mankind. The source of the change that is revolutionizing the world must be found. The people of the world must realize that the earth is the home of the human race as a whole. It is the duty of every individual to arise and search for the cure for the planet's ills. The guardians of the earth are not the governments. The people are the ones who will choose what path to take: To Let The World Burn or To Save The World. 


     The video that is presented in the article is a wake-up call for everyone. We are the Next Movement. It is the Revolution Of The Intellect.



Citations

1. Source Website - http://reference.bahai.org/en/t/b/PB/pb-63.html 

Stunning Panoramic Views

The links below provide access to detailed panoramic views of the Bahá'í Temples of Germany and India. Anyone can now explore these beautiful places without leaving home!

Both House of Worships are shown below. The images are preceded by the link to the "Panoramic View" followed by the link to the "Official Web Site for the House of Worship."

Please explore both of these beautiful places!

A Panoramic View of the Interior of the Bahá'í House of Worship in India

A Video of the Indian Bahá'í House of Worship

The Official Site for the Bahá'í House of Worship in New Delhi, India

Above are Photographs of the Bahá'í House of Worship in New Delhi, India. 

It has been commonly called "The Lotus Temple" due to its beautiful form that resembles a lotus.

It is currently the most visited building on Earth.

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A Panoramic View of the Interior of the Bahá'í Temple in Germany

A Video of the German Bahá'í House of Worship

The Official Site for the German Bahá'í House of Worship

Above are Photographs of the Bahá'í House of Worship in Frankfurt (Langenhain-Hofheim), Germany.

The Difference Between Animals and Humans

In today’s current society there are numerous separate kingdoms, genera, and species in the world. However a basic generalization of all these organisms are the mineral, vegetable, animal, and human kingdoms in this world. Although these kingdoms may have some similarities, there is a major difference between the human kingdom and the rest of the kingdoms in the world of nature. The difference between mankind and the other life forms in nature is free will, which is made apparent through the existence of the human spirit.

Free will is given to all humans through their ability to make a choice and decide on their fate whether they use it for good or bad. However, “Nature is subjected to an absolute organization, to determined laws, to a complete order and a finished design, from which it will never depart.” (1) While humans in and of themselves have the power to “resist and oppose nature because he discovers the constitution of things…” (1) Since saying that since humankind is not subject to this set design, humans may do what they please.

Nature itself has no intelligence nor will for it cannot make any decisions because it has no soul. For example, “the nature of fire is to burn” (1) and “the nature of water is fluidity; it flows without will or intelligence.” However, man has free will hence leading to numerous inventions, which are due to the discovery of the constitution of nature. For instance, the discovery of the basic principles of physics have allowed us to currently create vast and incredible things, and the discovery of viruses and bacteria have allowed us to invent vaccines and cures for certain diseases.

Therefore, mankind must consider this single idea: if humans have been created with free will and souls, should man not act more proper than common animals. Unfortunately, as our knowledge of the constitution of nature grows so does our free will, thereby allowing humans to commit more wrongs than rights. As it is written in The Hidden Words:

“O SON OF SPIRIT! Noble have I created thee, yet thou hast abased thyself. Rise then unto that for which wast created.”(2)

May the peoples of the world grow and develop to enable humanity to become a noble being; and use their free will to not simply profit themselves like simple animals, but to profit the entirety of creation.


References
1) (Abdu'l-Baha, Some Answered Questions, pgs. 3-4)
2) (Baha'u'llah, The Hidden Words from Arabic, number: 22)

Synthetic Biology: A Revolutionary Technology

  
     Humanity is undergoing a technological revolution the likes of which has never been recorded in history. It is true that humanity has more to accomplish as well. There is no limit to what the human race can accomplish. It is only a matter of time before another paradigm shift is introduced to humanity which will enable the process of progress to accelerate even further.

A new science is emerging as scientists learn more about how the genomes of organisms operate. Instead of mastering the binary-code that is the basis of the technological revolution, scientists are learning how to master DNA. DNA is what the building blocks of life are made of. According to the forensic science expert, Professor Ian Shaw, "DNA is an enormous, complex molecule found in the nuclei of all cells in the body. It carries the genetic code and is responsible for passing information on from one generation to another."(1) Individual sections of DNA code for specific proteins. Proteins are required to build and repair body tissue. Proteins have other crucial functions in the body as well. Enzymes and hormones are proteins. Without DNA, which is the foundation of protein synthesis, humans would never exist on Earth.

Since DNA is such an important molecule, scientists in the field of synthetic biology have been working to unlock the potential of DNA for use in society. In May 2010, scientists were able to create the first bacteria strain from man-made DNA. According to Dan Vergano of USA TODAY, "The long-anticipated advance, reported in the Journal Science, is a $40 million milestone in the nascent field of 'synthetic biology' and points towards a future of designer microbes manufacturing fuels, chemicals and materials." (2) By manipulating DNA, scientists are able to essentially program organisms such as bacteria. In the future, scientists definitely will be able to program organisms to manufacture alternative fuels that will replace the fossil-fuels that is polluting the air everyone on Earth breaths.

     Speaking of alternative fuels, the study team that worked to create the first bacteria strain hopes to repeat its success in algae as a step to producing chemicals from engineered microbes. "This is not life from scratch" because  "[they] are taking advantage of 3 billion years of evolution to transplant a genome into a cell." (2) The possibilities that the engineering of DNA introduces is endless. It is only a matter of time that the field of synthetic biology leaves a large mark on human history.

Sources

(1)  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/408202.stm

(2)  http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/discoveries/2010-05-21-genome21_ST_N.htm

Human Rights

In different places around the world, there are many different levels of human rights. Some places are better off then others. We should all look out for our fellow brothers and sisters around the world. Many people mistreated for their race, color, religion or culture. Human rights are rights and freedoms to which every human being is entitled to. "Bahá'u'lláh teaches that an equal standard of human rights must be recognized and adopted. In the estimation of God all men are equal; there is no distinction or preferment for any soul in the dominion of His justice and equity." - Abdu'l-Baha, Baha'i World Faith - 'Abdu'l-Baha Section, pp. 240-241

Here's a video on Bahá'í Human Rights.

The Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuJ_x_EpKyc

The People With No Camel

And now, here is a video about something that many people know very little about. This video is about the extraordinary. It is nothing but extraordinary and heartfelt by millions of people across the globe.

The People With No Camel is a piece of history. It has an importance that the rest of humanity will only realize in due time. Knowledge is a gift bestowed only on those who are willing to know.

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A Video That Everyone Can Relate To

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