The unity of mankind is one of the central teachings of the Bahai Faith. The teaching promulgates the thought that humans are equal, regardless of their nationality, gender, race and color. Quotations from Abdul Baha, Shoghi et al are propounded to emphasize the importance of this principle. Shoghi is cited to have said,

“The principle of the Oneness of Mankind — the pivot around which all the teachings of Bahá\'u\'lláh revolve... Its message is applicable not only to the individual, but concerns itself primarily with the nature of those essential relationships that must bind all the states and nations as members of one human family. ... It implies an organic change in the structure of present-day society, a change such as the world has not yet experienced. ... It calls for no less than the reconstruction and the demilitarization of the whole civilized world.”

If we pay attention to these words, we understand that this is the key teaching of Bahaullah, most important of all his teachings. All other beliefs are built around this, and the goal is to establish this principle. With mankind becoming One, the saying ‘The world is one nation and mankind its citizens,” would be fulfilled. To achieve this aim, the existing structure needs to be redeveloped and the world nations disarm.

Let me ask the Bahais to outline the changes and how will they come about? What will make the world nations give up their race for nuclear leadership and disarm? Calls for reconstruction of society, demilitarization of world nations, change in the organic structure of the society can be made, but the challenge is to sketch out how will it be done. How can one trust such ideas, when there is no clarity, no explanation, no plan.

Also, what is the Bahai contribution in bringing peace and security in the society, other than lip service for public consumption?

If the Bahais say that this is a prophecy, and one day it will be fulfilled, then I need to draw your attention to Abdul Baha’s prophecy of Guardianship and how he was proven wrong when Shoghi died without any children.

It would be worthwhile to note, that the principal Bahai teaching - Oneness of Mankind, is a satanic attempt to plagiarize the Islamic belief of Imam Mahdi (pbuh). The belief in Imam Mahdi (pbuh) is an essential Islamic belief and fulfillment of the Quranic prophecy that God will fill this earth with peace and security at the hands of Imam Mahdi (pbuh).

Lastly, irrespective of the influence the idea of Oneness of Humanity has, in the attempt to convert unsuspecting people to the Bahai Faith, the Bahais have drastically failed to stay united themselves. Despite being only a century and a half old, the Faith has fragmented into innumerable sects. (Read: Sects of Bahais). It would be of interest to know that Bahais who speak so fondly of the world being one family, show a marked degree of intolerance when a Bahai questions the Administration. They are ex-communicated and labeled Covenant Breakers. This moment, they forget the principles of tolerance, peace and brotherhood. The apparent kindness and good manners a Bahai demonstrates, is only towards a non-Bahai, and not part of the Bahai culture. These are mere words aimed at making an attractive proposition to draw new adherents.

If Bahai principles have been unable to reform it’s own community, unite it’s own adherents, it would be thoughtless to think that the teachings would be able to unite humanity.

The Bahai Faith has introduced the idea of having an auxiliary language. This is an important Bahai principle which claims to be a step towards bringing world peace, as Abdul Baha has been quoted to have said: \"One of the great steps towards universal peace would be the establishment of a universal language.\"
(Paris Talks, The Eighth Principle)

Considering the fact that it is included amongst the important 12 Bahai principles, it would be worthwhile to know its conformity with divine laws.

The religion of God is always complete and perfect. In it, there is no confusion and all explanations have been provided. It does not leave man in the state of ambiguity and contradiction. In fact, its fundamentals are explicit and it outlines a defined path.

A look at the principle of universal language, raises many doubts about the validity of such a belief. The least needed for this idea to be divine was that the Bahai Faith should have provided a clear guideline about the language. The confusion exists not only amongst this day Bahais, but even among the Bahai leaders, themselves.

Bahaullah in his writings has \"recommended\" Arabic as the universal language. \"That proposition which is especially beloved, when presented before the Heavenly Throne, is that all should converse in the Arabic language. This, inasmuch as it is the most comprehensive of all languages (absat az kull al-lughat).
(Tablet of Bahaullah commenting on the verse of Aqdas about the selection of International Auxiliary language and script)

The Bahai holy book of Aqdas too was written in Arabic, which reflects its importance and the possibility of becoming the universal language. But, with the disastrous failure of the Bahai Faith in the Muslim world, and the growing popularity of Esperanto (a constructed language) Abdul Baha miscalculated: \"Esperanto has been drawn up with this end in view (of being the universal language): it is a fine invention and a splendid piece of work, but it needs perfecting. Esperanto as it stands is very difficult for some people… … Therefore appreciate \'Esperanto\', for it is the beginning of the carrying out of one of the most important of the Laws of Bahá\'u\'lláh, and it must continue to be improved and perfected.\"
(Paris Talks, The Eighth Principle)

However, Esperanto could not sustain itself, and the widespread usage of English had the Universal House of Justice declare: The need for it (a universal auxiliary language) is now recognized on all sides, as reflected in the circumstances that have compelled the United Nations and much of the non-governmental community to adopt several \"official languages\". Until a decision is taken by international agreement, the effect of such developments as the Internet, the management of air traffic, the development of technological vocabularies of various kinds, and universal education itself, has been to make it possible, to some extent, for English to fill the gap.
(The Universal House of Justice, Century of Light (2001), p. 128)

Bahaullah wanted Arabic, Abdul Baha backs Esperanto, while the Universal House of Justice recommends English. With so much confusion amongst the leaders in the first 150 years itself, makes one wonder if this could ever be called a divine commandment.

The least one would expect from a religion is to outline the path. The central figures themselves were so confused that Abdul Baha declared: \"An international Congress should be formed, consisting of delegates from every nation in the world, Eastern as well as Western. This Congress should form a language that could be acquired by all, and every country would thereby reap great benefit.\"
(Paris Talks, The Eighth Principle)

Why should the Congress form a language? Is this not a Bahai teaching? It is disgusting to note that religious leaders are so powerless, that they have to seek assistance from world diplomats. This teaching was easier said than done. Do you not think that if the interpreter of the religion is so confused that he cannot provide the solution, something is wrong with the faith?

Also, it would be worthwhile to note that Abdul Baha says a common language would pave the way for universal peace (quoted in the beginning), Shoghi takes a U-turn. What Bahá\'u\'lláh is referring to in the Eighth Leaf of the Exalted Paradise [Tablets of Bahá\'u\'lláh, p. 68, above] is a far distant time, when the world is really one country, and one language would be a sensible possibility. From a letter written on behalf of Shoghi

Effendi to an individual believer, March 16, 1946 republished in Lights of Guidance, p. 340

While Abdul Baha says a universal language will unite the world, Shoghi declares a united world will develop a universal language. What came first, the chicken or the egg?

Confusion abound in this teaching, and the incessant change in the Bahai interpretation, emphasizes the missing link between the Faith and God. While truth is clear and explicit, and religion focusses on clearing confusion and doubts, the Bahai faith only adds to contradiction. All this makes one wonder, is there any truth in the Bahai Faith?

Amongst the many doctrines adopted by the Bahais to attract converts to their fold is the concept of \"Advancing the Status of Women\". Bahais are often found to shout themselves hoarse over this concept as if they were the first to put forth the concept of equality of men and women. The Bahais use this doctrine very aggressively to secure a place in the minds of the people of today\'s liberal world.

It is interesting to understand why the Bahais are so very vociferous about this principle, unlike the other principles (for example, the concept of a universal language). Perhaps it is due to the fact that women constitute approximately half of world\'s population. Or maybe it is possible that winning the interest of a woman will have a positive effect on the next generation. Perhaps above all, they wish to demonstrate themselves as a very progressive religion. Nevertheless, it is essential to verify the truth in this principle advanced by the Bahais as being one of their own.

I have chosen to confine my arguments within the Bahai Faith, while Islam has evidently laid down regulations to advance the status of women centuries earlier.

To highlight their commitment, the Bahais are prolific in talking about this principle. Words from Bahaullah, Abdul Baha and Shoghi are quoted to express the Bahai devotion to women.

Abdul Baha is quoted to have said in Promulgation p 375, \"The world of humanity is possessed of two wings: the male and the female. So long as these two wings are not equivalent in strength, the bird will not fly. Until womankind reaches the same degree as man, until she enjoys the same arena of activity, extraordinary attainment for humanity will not be realized; humanity cannot wing its way to heights of real attainment. When the two wings . . . become equivalent in strength, enjoying the same prerogatives, the flight of man will be exceedingly lofty and extraordinary.

I urge you to read the above statement to absorb its importance.

As per Abdul Baha - the sole interpreter of the Bahai Faith -women must enjoy equal authority and perform the same activities as men. Till this is not done, humanity will never reach attainment. Fair enough.

However a question arises here. Why has the Universal House of Justice - the apex governing body of the Bahai Faith - never had any female representation? This is not due to the lack of qualified women amongst the Bahai Faith. Rather women are expressly debarred from becoming members of the Universal House of Justice!

It is clear that the primary Bahai body, which must be obeyed by all Bahais, refuses to adhere to the words of the founders of the Bahai Faith. A factual indication that Bahais are not interested in advancing the status of women, but are simply paying lip service to deceitfully attract new converts.

Historically central Bahai figures, namely Bab, Baha and Abdul Baha never regarded women as equal to men. The 19 Apostles of Bahaullah were all men! Even, among the 18 Letters of Living of Bab, there was only one woman! I wish to draw your attention to the following statistics.

Please note that leave alone equality, Bahaullah did not deem fit to give any position to women. It is clear from above that neither in the past (Bab, Bahaullah) nor in the present (UHJ), were women considered equal to men.

There is no doubt that advancing the status of women is a proposition which is appeal to all. However while the concept is being trumpeted by the Bahais, it is more important to to see how far that is implemented in spirit and in practice. For the Bahai Faith, it appears that the concept is being advanced merely to attract more women and consequently, the next generation to their fold.

Source:www.TheBahaiTruth.com