Oneness of Humanity
The concept of the oneness of humanity calls for the elimination of all forms of prejudice. We all belong to one human family. Prejudice, whether based on race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, or social background must be overcome if humanity is to create a lasting peaceful and just society. When we meet people who are different from us, we should not allow these differences to become barriers between us. The diversity in the human family should be the cause of love and harmony, as it is in music; different notes blend together to make a perfect chord.
“The tabernacle of unity hath been raised; regard ye not one another as strangers. Ye are the fruits of one tree, and the leaves of one branch.” – Bahá’u’lláh
Bahá’ís come from diverse backgrounds and work alongside friends, neighbours, religious, ethnic and community groups to become protagonists of social change.
Among other activities, Bahá’ís engage in the spiritual education of children, the empowerment of young people, the enrichment of the devotional character of community life, and the building of capacities for service regardless of race, language, religion or social status.
Oneness Of Religion
“The fundamental purpose animating the Faith of God and His Religion is to safeguard the interest and promote the unity of the human race, and to foster the spirit of love and fellowship amongst men.” – Bahá’u’lláh
Bahá’u’lláh teaches that there is only one God and all major religions come from the same God who is unknowable in His Essence. We learn about God through His Divine Messengers, whose purpose is to guide and educate mankind in addressing the requirements of the age in which they appear. These Divine Messengers provide the basis for the advancement of human society - socially, materially, and spiritually.
Gender Equality
“Women and men have been and will always be equal in the sight of God.” – Bahá’u’lláh
Full equality and a firm sense of partnership between men and women is essential to human progress and the transformation of society. Women must be given the same opportunities in the attainments of learning, science and arts. The condition of inequality that has existed throughout the ages is not the result of the superiority of men; it is simply that women have not been given the same opportunities to develop their full potential.