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October 16, 2026
A shrine to double standards.
Everyone knows that the Land of Israel is sacred to three faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. More often forgotten are the Baha’i, whose religion originated in 19th-century Iran and has its holiest site in the coastal city of Haifa. This shrine is also something of a tourist attraction, especially because of its elaborate and beautiful gardens. Tranquil as this location is, the life of those who venerate it is everything but—especially if they live under the Islamic Republic. David Wolpe writes:
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Everyone knows that the Land of Israel is sacred to three faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. More often forgotten are the Baha’i, whose religion originated in 19th-century Iran and has its holiest site in the coastal city of Haifa. This shrine is also something of a tourist attraction, especially because of its elaborate and beautiful gardens. Tranquil as this location is, the life of those who venerate it is everything but—especially if they live under the Islamic Republic. David Wolpe writes:
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