In just over 100 years, the Bahá'í Faith [founded by Bahá'u'lláh (1817-1892)] has grown from an obscure movement in the Middle East to the second-most widespread of the independent world religions. Embracing people from more than 2,100 ethnic, racial and tribal groups, it is quite likely the most diverse organized body of people on the planet. As of May 1999, more than six million Bahá'í reside in some 188 countries and 45 territories; the Bahá'í Writings have been translated into more than 800 languages.
The main theme of Bahá'u'lláh's message is the unity and oneness of humankind. He taught that there is only one God, that all the world's religions represent one changeless and eternal Faith of God, and that all humanity is one race, destined to live in peace and harmony. The Bahá'í Faith provides a structure through which universal peace can be obtained and established in this age. Among the teachings of Bahá'u'lláh is that this earth is but one country and mankind its citizens.
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Last Modified June 20, 1999