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

A Prayer from the Baha'i Writings A Prayer from the Baha'i Writings
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Principles of the Teaching of Bahá'u'lláh:
Universal Compulsory Education

Among other teachings and principles Bahá'u'lláh counsels the education of all members of society. No individual should be denied or deprived of intellectual training, although each should receive according to capacity. None must be left in the grades of ignorance, for ignorance is a defect in the human world. All mankind must be given a knowledge of science and philosophy - that is, as much as may be deemed necessary. All cannot be scientists and philosophers, but each should be educated according to his needs and deserts.

('Abdu'l-Bahá: Promulgation of Universal Peace, Page: 108)

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The Mansion at Bahji, Akka, Israel
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View a larger picture. In his review of the November 2003 premiere for the regional newspaper "Rannikkoseudun sanomat," Pentti Narvanen wrote that "even in the most pious church events one cannot experience such harmony of spiritual elements."

"I have never experienced a similar feeling in theatre or in any other event," Mr. Narvanen said. "This was food for the soul, unbelievably touching."

Mr. Narvanen said "the symphony of visual effects, music, voice, and the lighting" of the play seemed to have had a great impact on the audience.

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