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7 July 2019/ Baha'i Community

Living through the century of light

Living through the century of light
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Louis Venters

Louis Venters

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The most distinctive aspect of Persian culture
Baha'i Community

The most distinctive aspect of Persian culture

Iranians fleeing trauma in their own country came to the US unprepared for the nuances of the racial situation.

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    Louis Venters
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Leaving the comfort zone
Baha'i Community

Leaving the comfort zone

The size of the American Baha'i community grew faster than anybody could predict.

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    Louis Venters
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Living through the century of light
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