The Hebrew University of Jerusalem recently dedicated what it says is the world’s first academic chair in Baha’i studies. Baha’i, which originated in 19th century Persia and has no clergy or fixed rituals, stresses the oneness of God, of religion and of humanity. With some 6 million followers worldwide, the Baha’i faith maintains its world center in Haifa.
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