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ABOUT THE AMERICAN BAHÁ’Í COMMUNITY

The Bahá'í Faith Welcomes Everyone

The Bahá'í Faith invites us all to embark on a journey of inner transformation and service to our communities, helping us contribute to a better world for everyone. By nurturing spiritual qualities like love, kindness, patience and humility, communities are cultivated where justice, unity, peace, hope, and joy can flourish in our daily lives. Through prayer, meditation and reflection, we deepen our connection with the Divine, finding purpose and responsibility in contributing to the well-being of all. Developing these spiritual qualities and the capacity to apply them to the service of the community are nurtured through educational activities for children, early adolescents, youth, and adults that are open to all. This spiritual path is a combination of becoming our better selves and increasing our capacity to act with such qualities and attributes as compassion, selflessness, generosity and wisdom, not only for our own growth but necessary for the collective good of humanity, making a positive impact on the world around us.

Bahá'ís alongside their friends and neighbors around the world walk a path of service to address the challenges we face, believing that change begins with both individual efforts and united collective action. By championing justice, equality, and peace, they work to overcome prejudice, discrimination, the extremes of wealth and poverty. Together, they try to uplift humanity through collective prayer, spiritual education, social action, and fostering meaningful dialogue among diverse people. Bahá'ís are committed to creating a world where all can thrive in harmony, embracing the dignity and nobility of every person. This process is founded on love—love for God and love for every soul, guiding us as we work together to build a haven for all. We are all invited to walk this path, contributing our energies and our unique gifts and talents to the creation of a just, peaceful, and united world.

Who Are the Bahá’ís, and How Are They Involved in the Life of Society?

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