Baha'i Beliefs - God, Religion, Human Beings

daniel · 04-21-2009, 01:26 AM

Three core principles establish a basis for Bahá'í teachings and doctrine:

the unity of God
the unity of religion
the unity of humankind

From these postulates stems the belief that God periodically reveals his will through divine educators, whose purpose is to transform the character of humankind and develop, within those who respond, moral and spiritual qualities. Religion is thus seen as orderly, unified, and progressive from age to age.

NiyooshaClaudia · 07-18-2010, 10:15 AM

In fact, there are twelve principles, which are often seen as a short summary of the bahá'í-faith. These are the following:

* Unity of God
* Unity of religion
* Unity of humankind
* Gender equality
* Elimination of all forms of prejudice
* World peace
* Harmony of religion and science
* Independent investigation of truth
* Universal compulsory education
* Universal auxiliary language
* Obedience to government and non-involvement in partisan politics
* Elimination of extremes of wealth and poverty

BruceDLimber · 07-19-2010, 05:09 AM

True, Claudia, but the three mentioned above are considered the three most central principles of the Baha'i Faith--what we call the "Three Onenesses."

Peace,

Bruce

Pollwr · 07-21-2010, 01:47 PM

Ah, yes, I remember a song from Children's class

"God is One and man is one and all the religions agree. When we can have these three onenesses, we'll have world unity."

04-21-2009, 01:26 AM	#1
daniel Senior Member Joined: Mar 2006 From: Seattle, WA Posts: 118	Baha'i Beliefs - God, Religion, Human Beings Three core principles establish a basis for Bahá'í teachings and doctrine: the unity of God the unity of religion the unity of humankind From these postulates stems the belief that God periodically reveals his will through divine educators, whose purpose is to transform the character of humankind and develop, within those who respond, moral and spiritual qualities. Religion is thus seen as orderly, unified, and progressive from age to age.

07-19-2010, 05:09 AM	#3
BruceDLimber Senior Member Joined: Mar 2010 From: Rockville, MD, USA Posts: 823	True, Claudia, but the three mentioned above are considered the three most central principles of the Baha'i Faith--what we call the "Three Onenesses." Peace, Bruce Last edited by BruceDLimber; 07-21-2010 at 04:10 AM.

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07-18-2010, 10:15 AM	#2
NiyooshaClaudia Junior Member Joined: Mar 2010 From: Leiden, Netherlands Posts: 14	In fact, there are twelve principles, which are often seen as a short summary of the bahá'í-faith. These are the following: * Unity of God * Unity of religion * Unity of humankind * Gender equality * Elimination of all forms of prejudice * World peace * Harmony of religion and science * Independent investigation of truth * Universal compulsory education * Universal auxiliary language * Obedience to government and non-involvement in partisan politics * Elimination of extremes of wealth and poverty

07-21-2010, 01:47 PM	#4
Pollwr Senior Member Joined: Jun 2009 From: earth Posts: 311	Ah, yes, I remember a song from Children's class "God is One and man is one and all the religions agree. When we can have these three onenesses, we'll have world unity."