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News Report on South Carolina’s Second Most Common Religion
February 18, 2016, in Videos > News, by Naysan NaraqiThis video is a news report by Mandy Noell on WMBF News in South Carolina, USA called “Breaking the Baha’i code: An in-depth report on South Carolina’s second most common religion”.
A recent census in the US showed that the Baha’i Faith was the second largest religion in the US state of South Carolina, and in this news report, they look at the history of the Baha’i Faith and explore why there’s such a large number of Baha’is in South Carolina.
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Naysan is passionate about using the arts and media to explore the teachings of the Baha’i Faith. Back in 2011, Naysan started up the Baha’i Blog project, channeling his experiences in both media and technology companies to help create a hub for Baha’i-inspired content online.
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A good report; thank you. One note of correction: a picture of Abdu’ Baha, who is the son of founder Baha’u’llah, is presented implying it is a picture of Baha’u’llah. As a matter of policy, Baha’is do don display or publish any photos of Baha’u’llah, and it should be also noted that we do not worship Baha’u’llah. Rather, the Baha’i Faith is a continuation of the Abramic Faith tradition, worshipping the one God worshipped by, Jews, Christians, Muslims, etc.
Stephen Keyes (February 2, 2016 at 7:12 PM)
I have tried every way imaginable including contacting chromebook help and I am unable to view the video. I hate that because I would love to see it. any suggestions?
sara hatch (February 2, 2016 at 10:05 PM)
Hi Sara, the video seems to be working fine for everyone. The only thing I can think of is that perhaps you don’t have a strong enough internet connection. I hope you’re able to see it! 🙂
Naysan (February 2, 2016 at 12:35 AM)
Thank you Naysan,
I am sooooooooo dissappointed that I can’t get it. I have tried everything, even going go their web site.
Will keep trying.
sara hatch (February 2, 2016 at 1:58 AM)
Hi Sara,
Please watch it here. Should be fine with Chromebook. If not, u need a plug-in.
Warmest regards
Badi Nazerian (February 2, 2016 at 7:12 PM)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6t0F7HyFf1Y
Badi Nazerian (February 2, 2016 at 7:12 PM)
thank you very much. I got to see it. Too bad about the mix up with Baha’u’llah and Abdul’Baha’s photo.
We lived in SC in the early 70s during all the mass teaching and the Army of Light, Janabe Caldwell, the chiropractors who were Baha’is who came to SC to home front pioneer. We lived in Columbia. Those were wild times.
sara hatch (February 2, 2016 at 2:12 AM)
Thank you – i have so much to learn
Stephen Phillips (February 2, 2016 at 2:31 AM)
Great report. I’m curious!
Exactly where are those numbers?
What Census?
What are the numbers in the census?
Thanks so much.
Joy Anisa (February 2, 2016 at 7:22 AM)
Hi Joy, great question! Here’s the report from the Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2014/06/04/the-second-largest-religion-in-each-state/
Naysan (February 2, 2016 at 8:54 AM)
Absolutely amazing.
Savannah Swann (February 2, 2016 at 9:54 PM)
A great report. Thank you!
Carmen Lalehzari (February 2, 2017 at 2:59 PM)
I am now living in England, before coming here I spent almost 3 years in SC. I want to say a big hello to all my friends in Conway, this morning I received this video news clip from our small Bahai group here in Southampton. Imagine my surprise and joy to see so many faces of friends from around Conway! Lynda, Marge and Greg, the beautiful daughter of Alexandra Gore! Praise to Baha u llah.
Nadia Parker-Johnson (June 6, 2020 at 10:23 AM)