- Abdu'l-Baha and "The Other", by Jan T. Jasion. (2021-02) On xenophobia; Abdu'l-Bahá's response to it; his reactions to certain newspapers; the impact of xenophobia on digitized collections; some comments by Bahá'u'lláh on journalism. Text of a webinar presented to the Wilmette Institute (December, 2020).
- Accessing literature on the Bahá'í Faith: Emerging search technologies and recent results, by Graham Hassall. (2007) Survey of search technologies that can be used to find documentation on the Bahá'í religion, and a summary of results of such searches for the period 2003-2006.
- Artist and the Grammarian, The, by Otto Donald Rogers. (2009) On the process and meaning of creating art; its effect on the mind and the brain, the nature of painting; spiritual foundations of the natural world.
- Bahá'í and Subud Dissent: Developments in the 2000s, by Bei Dawai. (2011-06) Overview by a non-Bahá'í on dissident movements, ex-Bahá'ís, and contemporary ideological debates.
- Bahá'í News Publications Seek to Elevate Thought, Inspire Action, by Bahá'í World News Service. (2018-10-12) Brief overview of the histories of various Bahá'í journals: Star of the West, Khurshid-i khavar, Sonne der Wahrheit, Wirklichkeit, The Dawn, Herald of the South, The Bahá'í World, World Order, and Bahá’í World News Service.
- Bahá'í Reference Library Wiki Overlay, by Brett Zamir. (2013) Broswer add-on (software) overlaying the official Bahá'í Reference Library (reference.bahai.org) with links back to collaboratively editable wikis (at bahai9.com, bahaikipedia.org, wikipedia.org, and bahai.works) for compiling info by work/paragraph.
- Bahá'í Review: Should the 'red flag' law be repealed?, by Barney Leith. (1995) Argument that the current provisions for review may be anachronistic and that the benefits of deregulation might outweigh possible disadvantages. Includes responses by Roxanne Lalonde and Sepideh Taheri.
- Bahá'í Participation on the Internet: Some Reflections, by Bahá'í Internet Agency. (2006) Forms of online participation; the Internet as a new and foreign culture; using spiritual principles to guide online action and teaching.
- Blogging and the Bahá'í Faith: Suggestions and Possible Approaches, by Bahá'í Internet Agency. (2006) Guidance on blogging and the 5-year plan, finding an audience, possible topics, placement and promotion, and podcasting.
- Computers in the Bahá'í Community through Ridván 1992, by Bryn Deamer, Steven Kolins. (1992) Historical overview of the use of computers in the Bahá'í Faith.
- Covenant-Breakers, Encountering Online, by Universal House of Justice. (1997-11-18) Actions Bahá'ís need or need not take upon meeting Covenant Breakers in online "chat rooms" or by email.
- Digital Citizenship: The New Citizenship, by Boris Handal. (2016) This book chapter discusses the need for introducing the notion of virtues and spiritual attitudes in the delivery of learning experiences fostering digital citizenship values from a Bahá'í perspective.
- Glossary of internet-related terms, by Jonah Winters. (1998) A document created in 1998, when many users were new to the Web, explaining some common internet terms. Retained for historical interest.
- Guidelines for Internet Communication, by Bahá'í Internet Agency, Universal House of Justice. (2008) Includes compilation "Extracts on Internet Communication Written on Behalf of the Universal House of Justice," spiritual principles, and Bahá'í netiquette.
- Internet and Electronic Forums Used for Teaching, by Universal House of Justice. (1999 Winter) Short letter about using electronic media for personal teaching activities.
- Internet and Literature Review, The, by Bahá'í Internet Agency. (2011-02-17) Guidance from the Bahá'í World Centre to two NSAs, that the process of "literature review" does not apply to the Internet for informal publications (like personal blogs), but it does apply for formal ones (like e-journals).
- Internet Communications; Virgin Birth; Encyclopedia; Administrative Order, by Universal House of Justice. (1996-02-16) Questions on email discussion groups and the Covenant, the Bahá'í stance on the Virgin Birth of Christ, the spirituality of administrating, the spiritual destiny of the American Bahá'í community, and the status of the Bahá'í Encyclopedia.
- Internet Discussions, Character of, by Universal House of Justice. (1995-05-19) Internet courtesy, discipline, and the need for Bahá'ís online to be a "spiritual leaven."
- Internet Guidance, by Bahá'í Internet Agency. (2004-2009) Links to a variety of guidelines for online media: responding to opposition online; how to do podcasting and blogging; netiquette; SEO and hosting websites; using social networking sites; compilation on Internet communications; PowerPoint presentations.
- Internet, Defending the Cause against Opponents on, by Universal House of Justice. (2001-05-06) The nature of opposition to the Bahá'í Faith, and how to respond to it in internet media.
- Internet, the World Wide Web, and Electronic Discussion Lists: A perspective from the Bahá'í Writings, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice. Stephen Birkland, comp. (1998-08) Compilation prepared by a member of Continental Board of Counsellors.
- Internet: Promoting the Bahá'í Faith via Personal Web Pages, by Universal House of Justice. (1997-04-24) Bahá'ís may establish personal homepages on the Internet as a means of promoting the Faith.
- Israel, Teaching the Faith in, by Universal House of Justice. (1995-06-23) Short overview of the policies on discussing the Bahá'í Faith in Israel; the prohibition of Bahá'ís from teaching the Bahá'í Faith to Israelis extends to internet discussions. Includes US State Dept. overview of the laws regarding proselytizing in Israel.
- Laymen vs. Scholars in Bahá'í Studies, by Universal House of Justice. (1996-03-14) No distinction should be drawn between "laypeople" and "scholars" in Bahá'í studies, and the pursuit of knowledge.
- Links to Bahá'í blogs, resources, organizations
- Next Five Years, The: An Internet Perspective, by Marc Wasley. (1996) Some predictions (made in 1996) of how the Internet will change and how Bahá'ís can make best use of it.
- Not Just for Consumers: An Argument for Depicting Diverse Beliefs on U.S. Television, by Deborah Clark Vance. (2007) Globally, with few exceptions, television is a conduit for reaffirming hegemonic beliefs. How can we respond to the pressure towards standardization and homogenization? An increased awareness of one’s own cultural assumptions is needed.
- Ocean 2.0 Interfaith Reader: Bahá'í Writings search engine, Chad Jones, comp. (1998–) Complete search engine for Bahá'í texts and books from other religions (offsite).
- Organizing Digital Collections: The Case of the Bahá'í Academics Resource Library, by Dharlene Valeda. (2001-05/2003-01) Library Science analysis of the Bahá'í Library's content and architecture, observations about online information retrieval, and ways to structure digital libraries.
- Personal Websites, Audiences, and Use of Language on the Internet, by Universal House of Justice. (2015-10-09) Letter to an NSA on strengthening the official Bahá'í presence on the Internet; individual initiatives vs. global audiences; use of the word "Bahá'í" in personal sites; the use of moderate and courteous language.
- Reference Desk, The: Projects that Support Bahá'í Scholarship in the Digital Age, Graham Hassall, ed. (2022) 13 presentations on how digital technologies are supporting Bahá’í scholarship. Webmasters, bibliographers, genealogists, and archivists speak about their journey in reference projects: origins, progress, and insights into how their projects are used.
- Reflections of Our Values: Digital Technologies and a Just Transition, by Bahá'í International Community. (2021-02) A statement to the 59th session of the Commission for Social Development on technological innovation, consultation on technological adoption, and working inclusively between communities and governments.
- Responding to Criticism and Opposition on the Internet, by Bahá'í Internet Agency. (2009) Bahá’ís welcome constructive examination of their Faith. While they should not engage in exchanges that are divisive or contentious, Bahá’ís will not hesitate to respond, in a spirit of courtesy and fairness, to serious misrepresentations of their Faith.
- RSS Feeds Really Simple Syndication page for new Bahá'í Library content.
- soc.religion.bahai: Complete Archives, Bahá'í Computer and Communications Association, comp. (1992-2010) Link to an 18-year archive of the first moderated Bahá'í newsgroup.
- Styles of piety: Notes on the relationship between Bahá'í scholars and the Bahá'í institutions with reference to academic methodology, by Todd Lawson. (2003) On the role of the scholar in the community, the phenomenon of the internet, and the institution of the Covenant, as seen in the light of the intellectual heritage of the Islamic world.
- Summary of Baha'i Activities on Worldwide Computer Networks (1995), by Bahá'í Computer and Communications Association. (1995-10-11) A snapshot of the very early online Bahá'í community, when there were "over 1,000" Bahá'ís on the internet!
- Technology, Values, and the Shaping of Social Reality, by Matthew Weinberg (published as Matt Weinberg). (2019-05) On a Bahá'í view on technology, its role in advancing civilization, the critical issue of technological choice and its mechanisms, consultative processes, and the case of the Internet.
- Texts, Sacred, Permission to Distribute Electronic Copies of, by Universal House of Justice. (2000-05-08) Sacred Writings and anything produced by the Bahá'í World Center or the Bahá'í International Community may be electronically redistributed.
- Vision of the Future, A, by John S. Hatcher. (2016) "From the Editor's Desk": Introductory notes to JBS volume 26:4, announcing that JBS is now free for sharing, with new articles posted freely online.
- What is a Content Management System?, by Jonah Winters. (2003-08) A brief overview of the technology underlying the Bahá'í Library Online circa 2003, and why this technology represents the next step in the Internet's evolution [since this essay was written, the term Web 2.0 has been popularized for said "next step"].
- WIPO Domain Name Dispute: Case D2001-1302, "bahaiwomen.com", by Author unknown. (2001) A legal ruling finding, on behalf of the Bahá'ís, that unauthorized use of the domain bahaiwomen.com is a trademark infringement. Followed by a newspaper article from Newsbytes, "Bahá'í Organization Bests Speculator In Domain Dispute."
- WIPO Domain Name Dispute: Case D2005-0214, "uhj.net", by Author unknown. (2005-08-25) A legal ruling finding, against the Bahá'ís, that covenant breakers are allowed to use the domain uhj.net.
- World Wide Web, The: An Owner's Manual for Bahá'í Youth, by Phil Christensen. (2005-03-14) Guide to the Internet for Bahá'í Youth. Sites to visit, sites to avoid, and other information. [Old, not updated]
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