Principles of the Bahá’í Faith

  1. The oneness of mankind

  2. The oneness of religion

  3. Independent investigation of the truth

  4. Religion as a source of unity

  5. The evolutionary nature of religion

  6. Harmony between religion, science and reason

  7. Peaceful consultation as a means for resolving differences

  8. An international auxiliary language

  9. Universal education

  10. The elimination of all forms of prejudice

  11. Equality of men and women

  12. The abolition of the extremes of wealth and poverty

  13. Universal peace