A few sample questions…
What is the Bahá’í Attitude toward the followers of other Faiths?
Bahá’u’lláh called upon the Bahá’ís to associate with the followers of all religions in a spirit of love and friendship. Bahá’ís see no intrinsic conflict with other religious communities, as they believe all the revealed faiths originate from the same Source, God, and are essentially one.
How is the Bahá’í Community organized?
Bahá’í community life is characterized by great freedom of individual belief. There is no clergy in the Bahá’í Faith. A system of democratically elected councils at the …

An important aspect of the Bahá’í Teachings is the principle of “Independent investigation of the Truth”. This principle dictates that each person must investigate the truth individually rather than clinging to the beliefs of ancestors or imitating those around us.
At least once each month in Renton there is an informal presentation on the Bahá’í Faith. These presentations typically focus on some aspect of the Bahá’í Faith and usually include an overview as well. The atmosphere is very informal and includes opportunity for dialog or questions.
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Over a century ago Bahá’u’lláh taught that religious truth is not final but progressive. Religion is renewed, He said, in every age to re-establish and apply the unchanging principles found in the scriptures of the Great Religions of the world to the needs of the present day. The entrenched powers of 19th century Persian orthodoxy vehemently opposed His message but now His Faith is spread around the world. Here in Renton as in Europe, Africa, Australia, South America and throughout the world, Bahá’ís are working to usher-in the long-promised Era …

The story of the Bahá’í Faith begins in Ninteenth century Persia – the country we now call Iran – about 160 years ago. Bahá’ís trace the founding of the Faith to the Twin Prophets, the Bab and Bahá’u’lláh. The teachings of the Bab and Bahá’u’lláh were entirely peaceful. They met with unrelenting persecution at the hands of the Shiah Moslem Clergy due to the fact that they proclaimed a new Revelation which abrogated the Law of the Quran and rejected the dogmas of the Iranian Religious leaders. The map at …

The Central distinguishing feature of the Bahá’í Teachings is the Oneness of Mankind. This principle is applicable not only to the interaction between individuals but is concerned “primarily with the nature of those essential relationships that must bind all the states and nations as members of one human family.”
“The earth is but one country and mankind it’s citizens” – Bahá’u’lláh
“Let your vision be world-embracing, rather than confined to your own self… ” – Bahá’u’lláh
“We verily have come to unite and weld together all that dwell on earth” – Bahá’u’lláh
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Random Quote

…in every age, the reading of the scriptures and holy books is for no other purpose except to enable the reader to apprehend their meaning and unravel their innermost mysteries. Otherwise reading, without understanding, is of no abiding profit unto man.