S O C I A L   P R I N C I P L E S
Among the principles emphasized by Bahá'u'lláh are:
  • the oneness of humanity
  • the equality of women and men
  • the elimination of prejudice
  • the elimination of extremes of wealth and poverty
  • the independent investigation of truth
  • universal education
  • religious tolerance
  • the harmony of science and religion
  • a world commonwealth of nations
  • a universal auxiliary language

In the United States, Bahá'ís have actively promoted race unity since the 1920s. Shown are Bahá'ís marching in the annual Martin Luther King Day parade in Atlanta in 1991.

Bahá'ís follow the moral code of the Ten Commandments--and more. Bahá'u'lláh forbids:

  • killing
  • stealing
  • Iying
  • adultery and promiscuity
  • gambling
  • alcoholic drinks
  • drug abuse
  • gossip and backbiting

Bahá'ís strive to uphold a high moral standard. Bahá'u'lláh stressed the importance of:

  • honesty
  • trustworthiness
  • chastity
  • service to others
  • purity of motive
  • generosity
  • deeds over words
  • unity
  • work as a form of worship
 

 

 

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Excerpted from The Bahá'ís, a publication of the Bahá'í International Community.
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