Bahá’ís believe the crucial need facing humanity is to find a unifying vision of the future of society and of the nature and purpose of life. Such a vision unfolds in the writings of Bahá’u’lláh.
Throughout history, God has sent to humanity a series of divine Educators, known as Manifestations of God, whose teachings have provided the basis for the advancement of civilization. These Manifestations have included Abraham, Krishna, Zoroaster, Moses, Buddha, Jesus, and Muḥammad. Bahá’u’lláh, the latest of these Messengers, explained that the religions of the world come from the same Source and are in essence successive chapters of one religion from God.
Unfettered search after truth and the abandonment of all superstition and prejudice.
The Oneness of Mankind: all are "leaves of one tree, flowers in one garden."
Religion must be the cause of love and harmony, else it is no religion.
All religions are one in their fundamental principles.
Religion must conform with science. Faith and reason must be in full accord.
Universal Peace: the establishment of a universal League of Nations, of international arbitration and an International Parliament.
The adoption of an auxiliary international language which shall be taught in all the schools of the world.
Compulsory education especially for girls, who will be the mothers and the first educators of the next generation.
Equal opportunities of development and equal rights and privileges for both sexes.
Work for all: no idle rich and no idle poor. "Work in the spirit of service is worship."
Abolition of extremes of poverty and wealth: care for the needy.
Recognition of the Unity of God and obedience to His commands as revealed through His divine Manifestations.
The Bahá'í Community of the Sunshine serves the Suncoast Coast Council area of Queensland Australia, encompassing the Coastal towns of Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Coolum, and Caloundra, and hinterland towns including Buderim, Montville, Maleny, Landsborough, Mooloolah Valley and Nambour. The area features lush rainforests, waterfalls, the Glasshouse Mountains and many glorious beaches.
The Bahá'í Community can be contacted via the Secretary at xxx@sunshinecoastbahais.org