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The Oneness of MankindUniversal PeaceIndependent Investigation of TruthThe Common Foundation of All ReligionsThe Essential Harmony of Science and ReligionThe Equality of Women and MenElimination of Prejudice of All KindsUniversal Compulsory EducationA Spiritual Solution to Economic ProblemsA Universal Auxiliary LanguageAbout the Bahá'í PrinciplesVideo Content

A Prayer from the Baha'i Writings A Prayer from the Baha'i Writings
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Equal opportunity of the means of Existence

Every human being has the right to live; they have a right to rest, and to a certain amount of well-being. As a rich man is able to live in his palace surrounded by luxury and the greatest comfort, so should a poor man be able to have the necessaries of life. Nobody should die of hunger; everybody should have sufficient clothing; one man should not live in excess while another has no possible means of existence.

Let us try with all the strength we have to bring about happier conditions, so that no single soul may be destitute.

('Abdu'l-Bahá: Paris Talks, Pages: 131-132)

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Bahá'í House of Worship (a.k.a. "the Lotus Temple"), New Delhi, India.
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View a larger picture. A Bahá'í youth conference here attracted participants from Bahá'í, Muslim, Christian, and traditional African religious backgrounds.

They gathered at the University of N'Zerekore in the forest region of this French-speaking country to learn about the teachings, history, and administration of the Bahá'í Faith through presentations, workshops, and dramatic art performances.

The third annual national Bahá'í youth conference, held 23-25 July 2004, opened with greetings from the regional governor's representative and the rector of the university.

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