Who we are
The Bahá’í Faith has been part of the Louisville community since the 1920s and has been actively involved in interfaith activities and efforts to break down racial barriers. For the past century, Bahá'ís in Kentucky and around the world have been working to build a just and peaceful global society based on the teachings of Bahá'u'lláh. The core belief of the Bahá'í Faith is the oneness of humanity, and Bahá'ís seek to put it into practice by eliminating racial prejudice, advancing the equality of women and men, and building a vibrant spiritual community that reflects the human family in all its diversity.
“Ye are the fruits of one tree, and the leaves of one branch. Deal ye one with another with the utmost love and harmony, with friendliness and fellowship.”
— Bahá’u’lláh
Humanity is one
In this time of rapid change across the planet, humanity needs a unified vision of the purpose of our lives and of the future of society. Such a vision unfolds within the writings of Bahá’u’lláh, the Prophet and Founder of the Bahá’í Faith. In the mid-19th century, Bahá’u’lláh proclaimed that the next stage of human history was the unification of all the peoples and kindreds of the earth into one global community.
“Let your vision be world-embracing, rather than confined to your own self.”
— Bahá’u’lláh
Principles
Bahá'u'lláh revealed the following social principles. Bahá’ís believe that the widespread application of these principles will lead to a better society and the next great advancement of civilization.
