Peace Builders

Our Peace Builders

In a time marked by division and uncertainty, the Bahá’í community stands as a committed voice for unity, justice, and lasting peace. Inspired by the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh, peace builders seek not only the absence of conflict, but the presence of justice, harmony, and collective well being in every sphere of life. For Bahá’ís, peace begins with the recognition of the oneness of humanity the understanding that all people belong to one human family and share a common purpose. This conviction calls each person to cultivate qualities such as compassion, humility, and forgiveness in their daily lives, and to work toward removing prejudice and division wherever they are found personal transformation that becomes the foundation for broader peace in families, communities, and nations.

In a time of growing division and spiritual hunger, the World Bahá’i Community offers a vision of unity, justice, and hope for all humanity. You have found a Faith that believes in the oneness of God, the oneness of religion, and the oneness of humankind.

The fundamental purpose animating the Faith of God and His Religion is to safeguard the interests and promote the unity of the human race, and to foster the spirit of love and fellowship amongst men.           — Bahá’u’lláh

Core Principles

The Bahá’í Faith is guided by principles that promote the betterment of the world and the advancement of civilization.

Oneness of Humanity

The well-being of mankind, its peace and security, are unattainable unless and until its unity is firmly established.” “The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.”

Independent Investigation

“Each must see with his own eyes and not through the eyes of others.”

Equality of Men and Women

“Women and men have been and will always be equal in the sight of God.”

Elimination of Prejudice

“Close your eyes to racial differences, and welcome all with the light of oneness.”

Harmony of Science and Religion

“Religion and science are the two wings upon which man’s intelligence can soar into the heights, with which the human soul can progress.”

Universal Education

“It is incumbent upon every father to educate his children, both boys and girls, in the art of reading and writing and in all that hath been laid down in the Holy Tablet.”
“Let your vision be world-embracing, rather than confined to your own self.”
“So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth.”