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Article: Visit to Bahai'i shrines highlights spiritual quest.(Columns)(Column)

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August 21, 2004
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Byline: FROM HEART TO HEART By James Heintz For The Register-Guard

I began the search for my spiritual path before I took my first step. My father taught me about God, and my big sister walked me to church when Dad couldn't attend.

I cannot remember any time in my life when I did not love God, but I didn't find my own path to God until I was in my 20s. That was when I discovered the Baha'i faith.

I've spent the past 37 years of my spiritual path experiencing growth, tests and endless blessings.

My faith has powerfully impacted my life - both my view of myself as a world citizen and my understanding of my purpose are entirely based upon ...

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