The Bahá’í House of Worship in Wilmette, Chicago is totally out-of-this-world. What’s the most otherworldly architectural site you’ve visited??
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Took a little detour yesterday to the Bahá’í House of Worship of North America, located in Wilmette, the northern part of Chicago. Designed by Louis Bourgeoise, the temple was incorporates architectural features of Western and Eastern design, as well as symbolism of many world religions, including the 9 pointed start of Bahá’í. What I found most surprising in the history, honestly, was that the faith was introduced at the Chicago World Parliament of Religion in 1893, then just ten years later in 1903 plans were underway to build a temple in North America, and by 1953 the temple opened. That’s a mere 60 years for a new faith to flourish! Of course, Bahá’í beliefs — like the oneness of humanity and unity of all religions, to start — must have surely struck a chord in a changing country at the turn of the century and through two world wars. I find this faith to be utterly fascinating and each of its houses of worship to be otherworldly. Have you visited a Bahá’í house of worship? Or any other house of worship around the world that stopped you in your tracks? *****
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