“The Earth is but one country and mankind its citizens” Baha’u’llah
HOPE
Baha’is believe it is time for humanity to come together as one family. The spiritual teachings of the Baha’i faith inspire us to form deep and diverse relationships and build communities that nurture the well – being of all people.
Together we can shape a bright future. You have a unique part to play.
FAMILY
One Human Family. We believe every person comes into the world as a noble and beautiful creation of God. Our purpose in life is to draw closer to God by offering selfless service to others. Together, we are all the citizens and caretakers of one planet.
This core belief in oneness calls us to actively root out our prejudices and systemic inequalities that divide people of different ethnic backgrounds, national origins, genders and social classes.
FOUNDERS
The Baha’i Faith is based on the teachings of two Divine Educators; the Bab and Baha’u’llah. Both lived during the mid-1800s in Persia and shared revolutionary concepts about the oneness of humanity.
The Bab (meaning “the gate”) encouraged everyone to seek spiritual truth with independent hearts and let go of superstition and dependence on clergy.
Baha’u’llah (meaning “Glory of God”) envisioned a future where all of humanity operates as one loving family. His teachings help us create harmonious relationships between women and men, black and white races, rich and poor, friend and stranger.