What We Believe

Oneness of Humanity

• Humanity is one species, one race, one family
• In a tumultuous age, world peace is attainable through unity
• The global Bahá’í community is building toward this vision

The central theme of Bahá’u’lláh’s message is that humanity is one single race and that the day has come for its unification in one global society that celebrates the rich cultural diversity of its members.

The principal challenge facing the peoples of the earth is to accept our common humanity and to work together toward a peaceful, just and united world. In the chaos of the last century and a half, historical forces have broken down the traditional barriers of race, class, creed, and nation. Although the process has been frightening and disheartening at times, Bahá’ís believe that humanity is now capable of uniting into a peaceful global civilization.

The worldwide Bahá’í community comprises five million members who represent most of the nations, races and cultures on earth. It is working to build that global civilization based on principles of justice, the equality of men and women, and the harmony of science and religion, among others. They welcome the collaboration of all who share their vision of humanity as one global family and the earth as one homeland.

Invitation to Learn More

• Learn more about the Bahá’í Faith!
• Explore the rich teachings and history of the Bahá’í Faith by visiting www.bahai.org.
• If you wish to discuss these teachings and your own spiritual questions, please call 800-22-UNITE.
• Take a look at the community calendar to learn about upcoming events near you.