Bahai
Nineteenth-century monotheism
Bahai refers to a religion founded in 19th-century Persia, emphasizing the unity of all religions and humanity.
Bahais believe in progressive revelation—that God sends messengers (including Buddha, Jesus, and Muhammad) appropriate to each age.
The faith centers on the teachings of Bahá'u'lláh.
Also spelled Baha'i.
The Bahai temple welcomes visitors of all faiths.
Israeli coastal metropolis
Worldwide cooperation and accord
- international communityNations considered collectively
- United NationsInternational governmental organization
- interfaithAcross religious boundaries
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
peace · tolerance · diversity · inclusivity · coexistence · cross-cultural · pluralism · world citizenship
Address to deity
- meditationFocused attention practice
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- worshipReligious reverence and praise
- soulInnermost animating essence
revelation · sanctity · fasting · reflection · detachment · service · spiritual growth · divine guidance
Equal treatment regardless gender
- universal educationInstruction for every person
- universal peaceHarmony among all peoples
- auxiliary languageShared second tongue for communication
- onenessState of being unified
Abundant celebratory meal
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- firesidesAreas beside home hearths
- deepeningBecoming more profound
- pioneersFirst to explore territory
teaching · service projects · children's classes · cluster · expansion · consolidation · home visits · holy year
Haifa
Israeli coastal metropolis
world unity
Worldwide cooperation and accord
- international communityNations considered collectively
- United NationsInternational governmental organization
- interfaithAcross religious boundaries
dialogue · peace · tolerance · diversity · inclusivity · coexistence · cross-cultural · pluralism · world citizenship · humanitarian work
prayer
Address to deity
- meditationFocused attention practice
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- worshipReligious reverence and praise
soul · revelation · sanctity · fasting · reflection · detachment · service · spiritual growth · divine guidance · transformation
equality of sexes
Equal treatment regardless gender
- universal educationInstruction for every person
- universal peaceHarmony among all peoples
- auxiliary languageShared second tongue for communication
Feast
Abundant celebratory meal
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- firesidesAreas beside home hearths
- deepeningBecoming more profound
pioneers · teaching · service projects · children's classes · cluster · expansion · consolidation · home visits · holy year · pilgrimage
BahaiOrthodox Judaism
Strict adherence to Mosaic law
Salafism · Wahhabism · tribalism · sectarianism · atheism
BahaiZoroastrianism
Ancient dualistic Persian religion
Hinduism · Judaism · ancient religions · ancient religion · Buddhism
BahaiRoman Catholicism
Papal Christian tradition
Eastern Orthodoxy · priesthood · clerical hierarchy · denominationalism · Protestantism