The Shrine of the Bab located on Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel.
The Bahá'i Faith is the newest
of the world religions. Only recently has the public come to realize that it is, in fact, a major
religion-one worthy of study and reflection. The Bahá'i Faith began in Persia (now Iran) in the
middle of the nineteenth century. It was directly preceded by the Babi Faith, founded in 1844 by
the Báb, whose name means "Gate" or "Door." He foretold the coming of a new prophet of God,
just as John the Baptist had foretold the coming of Christ. In 1863, a distinguished Persian
nobleman announced that he was not only the One promised by the Báb, but also the Promised One
of all the world's religions, Who would usher in an age of peace for all humankind. His name was
Bahá'u'lláh which means "the glory of God." Bahá'u'lláh called upon women and men to give up
their prejudices and to recognize the brotherhood of all mankind as children of one, loving God. He
said the time had come for humanity to unite under a common faith. He revealed a plan for world
civilization to be built on a foundation of love and justice. Among the most fundamental of
Bahá'u'lláh's teachings are these:
*There is only one God.
*All religion share a common foundation
*Mankind is one. People of all races, nations, economic groups and religious backgrounds are
equal in the sight of God
*Each individual is responsible for investigating truth for himself.
*Science and religion harmonize. Science with out religion is materialism-religion without
science is superstition.
*Men and women are equal, like two wings of one bird.
*Each child is entitled to a sound, basic education.
*There is a spiritual solution to economic problems.
*The world needs an international, auxiliary language.
*We must establish a universal peace protected by a world commonwealth.
"Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful." -Buddhism-
"What is hateful to you, do not to your fellow man. That is the entire Law: all the rest is commentary." -Judaism-
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." -Christianity-
"No one of you is a believer until he desires for his brother that which he desires for himself." -Islam-
"Blessed is he who preferreth his brother before himself." -Baha'i Faith-
* Exerpts from "The Equality of Women and Men" *
A Statement by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States
* Baha'i Main Page *
If there is anything else you would like to know about the Baha'i Faith, please contact me via email...arcadian@mailcity.com
Other Sites to find information on the Baha'i Faith:
Little Glen's Baha'i Faith Page
An Introduction to the Baha'i Faith
There will be more coming to this page, please stay tuned...
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