The Bahá'í Faith

Bahá'ís are part of a worldwide religion which dates back to 1844. Our roots are African, European, Asian, Latino, and Native American. We are teachers, actors, engineers, students, homemakers, children, and retired folks. We come from every economic class and every educational background. In spite of our diversity, we are united in the belief that there is only one God, that all the world's religions represent one changeless and eternal faith of God, and that all humanity is one race, destined to live in peace and harmony.

As Bahá'ís, we believe...

• There is only one God.
• All major religions come from God.
• All humanity is one family.
• Women and men are equal.
• The family and its unity are very important.
• Everyone must receive an education.
• All prejudice, whether it is racial, religious, national, or economic, is destructive.
• World peace is the crying need of our time.
• A world government must be established to uphold universal peace.
• Religion must be in harmony with science.
• We must investigate the truth for ourselves, without preconceptions.
• An international language will promote understanding and harmony among all people.
• Our economic problems are linked to spiritual problems.
• God's creation is essentially good, and we are all meant to be happy.