Social Action and Public Discourse with The Wilmette Institute

December 22, 2011

Unit 2 involves the reading of several documents from the Baha'i World Center as well as pointing out the high points of each document according to our understanding. Below is what I submitted to the class:

October 20, 1983

1. The need to have our beliefs mirrored in our deeds

2. The tools involving the application of spiritual principles, righteous conduct, and consultation will be used in the process of the uplifting individuals, communities and nations

Ridvan 2008 (available at the U.S. National Center)

1. Building of human capacity starts with the Creative Writings

2. The Creative Word is the origin for spiritual energies

3. The Institute Process is a means to apply the teachings to the growth of the Faith

4. Moral influences in communities are proportional to purity of motive, high standards of excellence and character

5. The aiding forces of The Concourse On High

Yerrinbool School

1. Areas of action include; expansion and consolidation of the Baha’i community, Social Action and participation in societal discourses

2. All Baha’is should engage in efforts and discourses of society

3. This is only one way of understanding the work Baha’i communities should do

Ridvan 2010, paragraph 29 (Available at the U.S. Baha'i National Center)

1. Endeavors are distinguished by their stated purpose to promote the well-being of people and their spiritual welfare

2. Primary concern of Social Action must be to build capacity within communities in the creation of a better world