What is the oneness of humanity? All of the teachings of the Baha’i Faith revolve around one central principle: that all of humanity was created… Read More »Oneness of the entire Human Race

“The world of humanity has two wings—one is women and the other men,” wrote ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, “Not until both wings are equally developed can the bird… Read More »Equality of Women and Men

Among other principles of Bahá’u’lláh’s teachings was the harmony of science and religion. Religion must stand the analysis of reason. It must agree with scientific… Read More »Harmony between Science and Religion

We find these words in the writings of the Baha’i Faith: “All effort and exertion put forth by man from the fullness of his heart… Read More »Integration of Worship and Service

Acceptance of the oneness of humanity demands that prejudice—whether racial, religious, or gender-related—must be totally eliminated. Misconceptions and prejudices that consider one group of people… Read More »Elimination of all Forms of Prejudice

The Baha’i Faith suggests that with effort, nobility can actually become a conscious habit: It is possible to so adjust one’s self to the practice… Read More »Inherent Nobilty of all People

Not found in any sacred Book of the past, the independent investigation of truth sets us free from imitation and blind adherence to unexamined, dogmatic… Read More »Independent Investigation of Truth

The concept of eliminating the extremes of wealth and poverty is a basic teaching of the Bahá’í Faith. Baha’is believed that extreme wealth and poverty… Read More »Abolition of extreme wealth and poverty

Children are the most precious treasure a community can possess, for in them are the promise and guarantee of the future. They bear the seeds… Read More »Importance of Universal Education

The Baha’i Faith places great emphasis on the development of spiritual qualities as essential for individual and collective well-being. These qualities are seen as integral… Read More »Development of Spiritual Qualities

The Baha’i Faith offers a unique perspective on the world’s religions. It posits that all major religions are divine in origin, each a chapter in… Read More »Oneness of Religion

A compilation of quotations from Bahá’u’lláh, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, and the Universal House of Justice on the subject of Consultation. From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh… Read More »Peaceful Consultation to Create Unity