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Baha'i Society at the University of Otago
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The Baha'i Society in the university is one of the most important activities of the youth. Because most of
them are the unversity students. Students and university staff cover a considerable porpotion of
the city's population. Therefore youth thought that it is a great opportuanity to establish
a Baha'i organisation among students and we did it!
The purpose of the society shall be:
1- To promote, amongst all students and staff at Otago Univesity,
those ideals which accord with the basic teachings and principles
of the Baha'i Faith. These are:
The realisation of the essentially spiritual nature of man,
the reality of the soul, the importance of prayer and the
need for all to strive to know and live by the Will of God.
The oneness of mankindd and the abolition of all forms
of prejudice.
The essentail oneness of all religions and the promotion
of harmony and unity between the followers of all Faiths.
The equality of women and men.
The
need for universal education.
Obedience to the laws of ones country and ovidance of
divisive partsan politics.
A world federation of nations working in harmony for
the good of all on earth.
The essental harmony of science and religion.
The need for all to independently investigate truth.
A high moral standard and right dealings in all affairs.
A global approach to the worlds economic problems
based on spiritual values
2- To study and promotion of
these techings and principles
either directly
through appropriate activities organised
by the Baha'i Society
or indirectly via the Baha'i Society
supporting other clubs and
events that promote any of the
above teachings and principles
3- To promote accurate knowledge
of the Baha'i Faith and
its teachings and awareness
of the existance of and the
activities of the worldwide
Baha'i community.
4- To support
and encourage members to persue their
studies diligently in the
knowledge that through education
they can better serve mankind.
5- To maintain
and encourage contact with baha'i
Societies in other tertiary
institutions.
6- To arrange and encourage
appropriate social and
recreational activities amongst
members and the wider
University community that
will build bonds of friendship.
The Society
publishes its announcements
and
notices in the University's press, Critic, every week.
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Baha'i
Society opens its membership to all the students and staff.
We love
to hear from youths all around the world, so PLEASE send us your comments,
suggestions
or even your teaching experiences and stories... We would be
happy
to make new friends from any point on the earth!
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To cantact
us just simply send an email to us
ebahai@yahoo.com
With
Love and Respect
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OUBS
University
Otago Baha'i Society
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