Beliefs

In these times of change and unrest, humanity stands in need of a unifying vision of society and human nature. Such a vision unfolds in the writings of Bahá’u’lláh, the latest Divine Teacher for the age of human maturity. The Bahá’í Faith is founded on His teachings. Religion, Bahá’u’lláh teaches, is the most powerful force for the transformation of human conduct, human relationships, and the structure of society. He also teaches three fundamental core onenesses: the Oneness of God, the Oneness of Religion, and the Oneness of Humankind.

Bahá’í House of Worship, Chicago, Illinois

That which the Lord hath ordained as the sovereign remedy and mightiest instrument for the healing of all the world is the union of all its peoples in one universal Cause, one common Faith.

Bahá’u’lláh

Main Social Principles:

  • Universal peace upheld by a world commonwealth.
  • Independent investigation of truth.
  • The common foundation of all religions.
  • The essential harmony of science and religion.
  • Equality of women and men.
  • Elimination of prejudice of all kinds.
  • Universal compulsory education.
  • Spiritual solutions to economic problems.
  • A universal auxiliary language.