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Baha'i Faith 

A monotheistic religion founded by the prophet Baha'u'llah during the 19th century in Persia which emphasizes the spiritual unity of mankind. Baha'u'llah means "The Glory of God," in Arabic. A follower of this religion is known as a Baha'i. Baha'i means "Follower of Glory" or "Follower of the Light." Baha'is have been persecuted in Iran because it is not an official religion in that country. Which is why their headquarters is in Israel. The official religions of Iran are Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Zoroastrianism. Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad once stated that "When we speak of religion, we refer to 'divine' religion. In our country, we follow that law. A law that is based on the majority vote of the people."

While the Baha'i Faith promotes the unity of mankind, it condemns homosexuality. This "may" not be the case for all Baha'is however. Just like how some Christians do not oppose homosexuality. Along with believing in one God, Baha'is believe that all prejudice is destructive and must be overcome and they believe that science and religion are one. They also believe that all major religions come from God and both men and women are viewed as equals. Their holy books are primarily the Kitab-i-Aqdas and the Kitab-i-Iqan.

Baha'i Faith by ♫ Highway to Hell ♫ August 5, 2011

Pendejo 

Spanish for idiot.

Tu madre....pendejo.

Pendejo by ♫ Highway to Hell ♫ August 5, 2011

Haiku

A type of Japanese poetry always 3 lines in length. The lines always have 5, 7, and 5 syllables.

Haiku usually focuses on highly evocative allusions and comparisons, often on the subject of nature or one of the seasons.

Haiku by ♫ Highway to Hell ♫ July 30, 2011

Ukiyo-e 

A Japanese art movement that flourished from the 17th to the 19th century. It produced paintings and prints depicting the everyday life and interests of the common people.

Ukiyo-e is the Japanese woodblock print genre of art, literally, "Pictures of the floating world."

Ukiyo-e by ♫ Highway to Hell ♫ July 27, 2011

Kamikaze 

A Japanese pilot trained in World War II to make a suicidal crash attack, especially upon a ship.

From October 25, 1944, to January 25, 1945, Kamikazes managed to sink two escort carriers and three destroyers. They also damaged 23 carriers, five battleships, nine cruisers, 23 destroyers and 27 other ships. American casualties amounted to 738 killed and another 1,300 wounded as the result of those attacks.

Kamikaze by ♫ Highway to Hell ♫ July 26, 2011

Sakura 

Cherry blossoms

Sakura is indigenous to many Asian states including: China, India, Japan, and Korea.

Sakura by ♫ Highway to Hell ♫ July 25, 2011

Noren 

Noren are traditional fabric curtains that play an important role in Japanese history and culture. These curtains date back to the Jomon era of Japan, which stretched from 12,000 BCE to 300 BCE.

In ancient times, the Noren were used to protect temples and residences from external elements like dust, rain, and sunlight. They also provided a sense of privacy both in the home and in Japan's public bathhouses. Today the Noren play both a functional and aesthetic role in Japanese homes and businesses.

Noren by ♫ Highway to Hell ♫ July 25, 2011