"What the Bahá'í Faith means to me"

Below are individual short statements from members of the Bahá'í Faith in Cornwall, concerning what most appealed to them in the Faith. The statements also contain some of their thoughts on what they feel the Bahá'í Faith can offer this changing world, as it enters the twenty-first century of the common era.

Diane

"I became a Bahá'í in my early twenties, because after studying the teachings for some considerable time, I decided that this was a Faith that covers all aspects of life. Spiritual, practical, and administrative functions of life are all catered for in a diverse, unified community..."

Lynne

"Coming into the Faith from a poor background, what really drew me to the Faith was the readiness of people from all classes and races to lovingly accept me as an equal..."

Tim

"Beyond the teachings on the unity of humankind, the most impressive thing was the loving quality of the individuals in the local communities..."

Barbara

"It was initially the principle of creating a world wide community believing in one God, and using a common language for all people to create a greater understanding."

Paul

"... it was the balance between releasing the potential of the individual and a spiritual method of managing community affairs that attracted me to the Faith."

Derek

"I became a Baha'i through the love of the Baha'is I met, who never put any pressure on me at all."

Noreen

"My reason for being a Baha'i is that the teachings satisfy me both spiritually and practically..."

Richard

"After studying many religions of the world, I came across the Baha'i Faith. It surprised me by being able to give practical solutions to the many ills of mankind. It also answered the many spiritual and mystical questions that I had... It's a practical Faith I would ask anyone to seriously investigate..."

Arthur

"I fell in love with the Bahá:'i Faith through its social teachings. I found it after I saw a car sticker which simply stated "One Planet, One People."

Drusilla

"I was attracted to the Baha'i Faith because it gave the answers to all my many questions on religion. I love the Baha'i Faith because it acknowledges all the previous religions of the World."

Michaela

"The Faith has logical, practical and spiritual answers to all humanities' troubles."

Geoff

"Bahá'u'lláh has provided us with beautiful writings and teachings that are relevant both today and for tomorrow."

Joan

"I became a Bahá'i because of the Bahá'i principle, of the equality of women and men..."