48th ABS Annual Conference

The harmony of science and religion is a core principle of the Baha'i Faith. However, many Baha'is face challenges in communicating this message to academic and scientific communities, where there may be misconceptions, prejudices, or indifference towards the voice of religion in intellectual discourse. To address this issue, we will offer an intensive breakout session focusing on the issues of presenting Baha'i perspectives to our non-Baha'i colleagues in academia and the sciences. We will create a framework for discussion based on what we call foundations (relevant Baha'i concepts), blocks (barriers to dialogue), and bridges (pathways to understanding).