Comments on: On the Occasion of the G20 Summit in Pittsburgh - Statement of EBBF http://wendimomen.com/2009/09/29/on-the-occasion-of-the-g20-summit-in-pittsburgh-statement-of-ebbf/ Travelling Light Sun, 01 Aug 2010 10:52:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Wendi Momen http://wendimomen.com/2009/09/29/on-the-occasion-of-the-g20-summit-in-pittsburgh-statement-of-ebbf/comment-page-1/#comment-509 Wendi Momen Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:07:31 +0000 http://wendimomen.com/?p=129#comment-509 Well, possibly so, but the item was picked up by over 11,000 news agencies worldwide, which is a pretty good reach. Have a look at the EBBF website and come to a couple of events before you dismiss us out of hand. We have to live in the world as we find it and do two things at once - work to change the hearts and minds of people and their institutions, and build new ones. As an organisation of both Baha'is and others, we are proud to be part of the network of Baha'i-inspired organisations that seek to apply Baha'i principles to the present world condition - what Shoghi Effendi called correlation. The Baha'i World Centre offers statements such as this - think of the Peace Statement of 1985, the Prosperity of Humankind in 1995 and many such statements by the Baha'i International Community. We are not, of course, in that league, but have been asked to reach out in this way. And of course, all of us are assisting in the building of the new civilization - which must be done with the same people who currently inhabit the planet. Well, possibly so, but the item was picked up by over 11,000 news agencies worldwide, which is a pretty good reach. Have a look at the EBBF website and come to a couple of events before you dismiss us out of hand. We have to live in the world as we find it and do two things at once - work to change the hearts and minds of people and their institutions, and build new ones. As an organisation of both Baha’is and others, we are proud to be part of the network of Baha’i-inspired organisations that seek to apply Baha’i principles to the present world condition - what Shoghi Effendi called correlation.

The Baha’i World Centre offers statements such as this - think of the Peace Statement of 1985, the Prosperity of Humankind in 1995 and many such statements by the Baha’i International Community. We are not, of course, in that league, but have been asked to reach out in this way. And of course, all of us are assisting in the building of the new civilization - which must be done with the same people who currently inhabit the planet.

]]> By: Don Brown http://wendimomen.com/2009/09/29/on-the-occasion-of-the-g20-summit-in-pittsburgh-statement-of-ebbf/comment-page-1/#comment-508 Don Brown Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:20:16 +0000 http://wendimomen.com/?p=129#comment-508 Theoretical Pomp! Great Questions? Unique contribution? The same questions have been asked repeatedly and are being asked by many other leading organizations throughout the world - all tiny voices fighting windmills while ignoring the enormity of the challenges that face our world. A few general questions reaching nowhere near the key powerbokers, touching at best the intellectual and material without engaging the spirit are woefully inadequate, even if they are true and express the essential need to set the common good above private interest. It is amazingly naive to think that any possible change will come from posing such questions to leaders whose entire system of governamce and political support is totally dependent upon an "intellectually and morally bankrupt system" (Century of Light). The system is in desparate need of complete replacement, in every respect, even in the use of language - perhaps "Baha'i Business" is an oxymoron. There are alternatives taking shape being led by others outside the Baha'i community. It is time to stop propping up or trying to change the old world order and start building the New World Order - the like of which mortal eyes have never witnessed! Theoretical Pomp!
Great Questions? Unique contribution? The same questions have been asked repeatedly and are being asked by many other leading organizations throughout the world - all tiny voices fighting windmills while ignoring the enormity of the challenges that face our world. A few general questions reaching nowhere near the key powerbokers, touching at best the intellectual and material without engaging the spirit are woefully inadequate, even if they are true and express the essential need to set the common good above private interest.
It is amazingly naive to think that any possible change will come from posing such questions to leaders whose entire system of governamce and political support is totally dependent upon an “intellectually and morally bankrupt system” (Century of Light).
The system is in desparate need of complete replacement, in every respect, even in the use of language - perhaps “Baha’i Business” is an oxymoron. There are alternatives taking shape being led by others outside the Baha’i community. It is time to stop propping up or trying to change the old world order and start building the New World Order - the like of which mortal eyes have never witnessed!

]]> By: LizKauai http://wendimomen.com/2009/09/29/on-the-occasion-of-the-g20-summit-in-pittsburgh-statement-of-ebbf/comment-page-1/#comment-507 LizKauai Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:03:24 +0000 http://wendimomen.com/?p=129#comment-507 Bravo! How clear is this call and how it is reverberating everywhere! The Rotary District 5000 Conference in Honolulu was filled with empathy for the plight of humanity and specifically moved to support efforts aimed at the education of girls and women as a way out of poverty. Aloha! Bravo!
How clear is this call and how it is reverberating everywhere! The Rotary District 5000 Conference in Honolulu was filled with empathy for the plight of humanity and specifically moved to support efforts aimed at the education of girls and women as a way out of poverty.

Aloha!

]]> By: Gordon Kerr http://wendimomen.com/2009/09/29/on-the-occasion-of-the-g20-summit-in-pittsburgh-statement-of-ebbf/comment-page-1/#comment-506 Gordon Kerr Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:12:06 +0000 http://wendimomen.com/?p=129#comment-506 Congratulations on your appointment Wendi and thanks for the timely statement. I agree that whereas nationalism and sovereignty are key questions to be addressed there are perhaps others. I believe the false gods of financialism and materialsm generate another important ethical question - does the economic system serve the people or do people serve the economy? Hope I can make it to one of your conferences soon. You are doing important work. Kind regards Gordon Congratulations on your appointment Wendi and thanks for the timely statement. I agree that whereas nationalism and sovereignty are key questions to be addressed there are perhaps others. I believe the false gods of financialism and materialsm generate another important ethical question - does the economic system serve the people or do people serve the economy?

Hope I can make it to one of your conferences soon. You are doing important work.

Kind regards

Gordon

]]> By: Megha Shyam http://wendimomen.com/2009/09/29/on-the-occasion-of-the-g20-summit-in-pittsburgh-statement-of-ebbf/comment-page-1/#comment-505 Megha Shyam Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:50:54 +0000 http://wendimomen.com/?p=129#comment-505 Congratulations on your election as Secretary-General for EBBF. I look forward to a far reaching insights to be developed from the forum. Congratulations on your election as Secretary-General for EBBF. I look forward to a far reaching insights to be developed from the forum.

]]> By: Thelma http://wendimomen.com/2009/09/29/on-the-occasion-of-the-g20-summit-in-pittsburgh-statement-of-ebbf/comment-page-1/#comment-504 Thelma Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:40:45 +0000 http://wendimomen.com/?p=129#comment-504 Yes, Congratulations indeed on your election as Secretary General of EBBF! It is always said that if you want something important done, you should ask a busy person! It'll make you busier (is this possible?!) but I have no doubt they've elected the best person for the task. Yes, Congratulations indeed on your election as Secretary General of EBBF! It is always said that if you want something important done, you should ask a busy person! It’ll make you busier (is this possible?!) but I have no doubt they’ve elected the best person for the task.

]]> By: Barney http://wendimomen.com/2009/09/29/on-the-occasion-of-the-g20-summit-in-pittsburgh-statement-of-ebbf/comment-page-1/#comment-503 Barney Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:00:39 +0000 http://wendimomen.com/?p=129#comment-503 Congratulations on your election as Secretary General of EBBF! And thank you for sharing the excellent statement on the occasion of the G20 summit in Pittsburgh by the EBBF Board. Congratulations on your election as Secretary General of EBBF!

And thank you for sharing the excellent statement on the occasion of the G20 summit in Pittsburgh by the EBBF Board.

]]> By: James Holmlund http://wendimomen.com/2009/09/29/on-the-occasion-of-the-g20-summit-in-pittsburgh-statement-of-ebbf/comment-page-1/#comment-502 James Holmlund Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:29:43 +0000 http://wendimomen.com/?p=129#comment-502 Infinite thanks, Wendi, for immediately sharing this all-important statement through your blog. Oh, that those concerned could seriously reflect upon and sincerely seek answers to those vital questions. EBBF has asked of the world's leaders the right questions, a rare occurrence in today's world. Infinite thanks, Wendi, for immediately sharing this all-important statement through your blog. Oh, that those concerned could seriously reflect upon and sincerely seek answers to those vital questions. EBBF has asked of the world’s leaders the right questions, a rare occurrence in today’s world.

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