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About the Bahá'í Principles

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

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The Equality of Men - Equality Before the Law

The Law must reign, and not the individual; thus will the world become a place of beauty and true brotherhood will be realized. Having attained solidarity, men will have found truth.

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

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View a larger picture. BESS classes also stress the development of moral values as taught in all world religions, such as patience, honesty, and compassion, as well as Bahá'u'lláh's social principles, such as the oneness of humanity, the equality of women and men, and the promotion of racial and religious tolerance. Prayers and meditation are also incorporated.

"Parents appreciate that we teach the students to respect the different cultures and religions of the world in the classes," said Yvonne Perkins, a spokesperson for the Bahá'í community of Australia, which has about 10,000 members.

"They also like the moral basis of the program, and the fact that we encourage children to look at their own behavior and how improving it helps them to contribute to a better world," said Ms. Perkins.

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