The oneness of humanity is the pivot round which revolve all the teachings of the Baha'i Faith. More than a century ago, Baha'u'llah, the Prophet-Founder of the Baha'i Faith, wrote: "The well-being of mankind, its peace and security, are unattainable unless and until its unity is firmly established."

From its inception in 1863, the worldwide Baha'i community has been dedicated to the principle of the Unity of Mankind.  We welcome you to join us in our efforts to bridge the racial divide and implement the principle of the oneness of humanity in our daily lives.

Some Baha'i Writings on Race Unity 

"O Children of Men!  Know ye not why We created you all from the same dust?  That no one should exalt himself over the other. Ponder at all times in your hearts how ye were created."-Baha'u'llah

"Consider the flowers of a garden: though differing in kind, color, form and shape, yet, inasmuch as they are refreshed by the waters of one spring, revived by the breath of one wind, invigorated by the rays of one sun, this diversity increaseth their charm, and addeth unto their beauty. Thus when that unifying force, the penetrating influence of the Word of God, taketh effect, the difference of customs, manners, habits, ideas, opinions and dispositions embellisheth the world of humanity. ... How unpleasing to the eye if all the flowers and plants, the leaves and blossoms, the fruits, the branches and the trees of that garden were all of the same shape and colour! Diversity of hues, form and shape, enricheth and adorneth the garden, and heighteneth the effect thereof. In like manner, when divers shades of thought, temperament and character, are brought together under the power and influence of one central agency, the beauty and glory of human perfection will be revealed and made manifest." -'Abdu'l-Baha

"The oneness of humanity is at once a statement of principle and the ultimate goal of human existence. It implies more than a willingness to cooperate; it speaks to the longing of people everywhere for a world infused with such a spirit of community, fellowship and compassion that human misery and degradation, violence and oppression will become intolerable and eventually unthinkable."  -Baha'i International Community

Read more about the history of the Louisville Baha'i community and its involvement in race unity, peace, and interfaith activities in the Louisville area.

For more information and for a free copy of the booklet, "The Vision of Race Unity", please visit the "Contact Us" tab at the top of the page or call us at  502-267-0099.