Individual initiative ... the freedom of the individual Baha'i across America to arise to promote the Cause. It is a precious gift.

Here are a few ideas on how you can get involved over the alarming issue of the recent unwarranted arrest and imprisonment of Baha'i leaders in Iran:

Keep up-to-date. Check for the latest news at Persecution of Baha'is in Iran, Bahai.us and Bahai.org.

Know the name of your member of Congress. To double-check, go to Congress.org and enter your zipcode.

Check to see if your U.S. congressional representative has co-sponsored House Resolution 1008. Click here - bahai.us/house-resolution. If not, ask them to consider doing so and explain the importance -- to assure religious freedom and to protect lives.

Share what is happening with others. Highlight what is happening in Iran in your blogs, on Web sites and other forms of communication.