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The principles of the Bahá'í
Faith were established by Bahá'u'lláh, the Founder of the
Faith, in the latter half of the nineteenth century and promulgated by His Son and
appointed successor, 'Abdu'l-Bahá during a tireless twenty -nine year ministry. While on
an historic teaching trip in 1912 throughout the United States and Canada, 'Abdu'l-Bahá
explained Bahá'u'lláh's Teachings to audiences of infinitely varied backgrounds. Many of
His talks included discussions of such Bahá'í principles as:
The explanations of these principles in the sections
following are excerpts from the public talks of 'Abdu'l-Bahá in America in 1912,
published in The Promulgation of Universal Peace.
*A fundamental teaching of Bahá'u'lláh is the oneness of the world of humanity. Addressing mankind He says, "Ye are all leaves of one tree and the fruits of one branch."
By this it is meant that the world of humanity is like a tree, the nations or peoples are
the different limbs or branches of that tree and the individual human creatures are as the
fruits and blossoms thereof.
* Although in former centuries and times this subject
received some measure of mention and consideration, it has now become the paramount issue
and question in the religious and political conditions of the world. History shows that
throughout the past there have been continual warfare and strife among the various
nations, peoples and sects, but now.... in this century of illumination, hearts are
inclined toward agreement and fellowship and minds are thoughtful upon the question of the
unification of mankind.
* What incalculable benefits and blessings would
descend upon the great human family if unity and brotherhood were established! In this
century when the beneficent results of unity and the ill effects of discord are so clearly
apparent, the means for the attainment and accomplishment of human fellowship have
appeared in the world.
[Ref: http://www.bahai.com/Bahaullah/principles.htm]
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