Century of Light

"Century of Light" by the Bahá'í International Community is a recollection from around the turn of the 21st century that looks back at the monumental shifts of the previous hundred years. The book examines these changes through the lens of the Bahá'í faith, reflecting on both the problems humanity faced and the progress it achieved. The beginning of the work highlights just how drastically the world changed during the 20th century, acknowledging the period's unrest and the importance of those changes. The core argument is that to build a brighter future, we need to understand the history of these transformations, especially as they fit with the Bahá'í teachings. The tone is serious, noting the moral and societal breakdown of the era, but the book stresses a hopeful message of unity and the important idea that all people are connected. Overall, the book seeks to link historical events with the spiritual ideas of the Bahá'í faith, offering a complete way to understand the problems facing the world.