Dr. Ross Woodman
Presentations by Dr. Ross Woodman
In this lecture, Dr. Woodman contrasts the "end of the World" views of the nineteenth century philosophers Hegel and Nietzsche, with the Sacred Writings of Bahá'u'lláh which proclaim the end of the Old World Order and the spiritual springtime, in which all things are made anew. He states that man, through the prophets, is given the gift of himself. Man must turn to himself and see God within him, to become spiritual. Dr.
Panelists: Hossain Danesh, Ervin Laszlo, Bahiyyih Nakhjavani, Marion Woodman and Ross Woodman. Each panelist talked about the importance of achieving peace on the earth and how we could achieve that peace through the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh. The Old World Order will soon be rolled up and a new one spread out in its stead; one that is characterized by oneness and peace. Peace is has always been desired by all, nevertheless it will require society to move towards equality, love and justice. We won’t achieve such a peace through violent means.
"The Convergence of the Scientific and the Spiritual": Dr. Woodman presentation is the third such talk in a series of talks given on this theme, and the basis of his talk is on the nature and meaning of "In the Beginning Was the Word" [The People of the Book]. What does it mean to individuals today and more importantly what is its true meaning?