“The earth is but one country, and mankind [sic] its citizens”

I remain as vehemently secular as ever, but at the moment, in the wavering light and darkness of recent discussions, I’m interested in the Baha’i faith and in particular their vision of race unity. Could I overcome my abhorrence of the monotheism thing and actually convert? Hmmm…

A word from their sponsor:

Know ye not why We created you all from the same dust? That no one should exalt himself over the other. Ponder at all times in your hearts how ye were created. Since We have created you all from one same substance it is incumbent on you to be even as one soul, to walk with the same feet, eat with the same mouth and dwell in the same land, that from your inmost being, by your deeds and actions, the signs of oneness and the essence of detachment may be made manifest.

All men have been created to carry forward an ever-advancing civilization. The Almighty beareth Me witness: To act like the beasts of the field is unworthy of man. Those virtues that befit his dignity are forbearance, mercy, compassion and loving-kindness towards all the peoples and kindreds of the earth.