New world order (Bahá'í)
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The phrase "New World Order" in the Bahá'í Faith
refers to a system of teachings, enunciated by Bahá'u'lláh
, the founder of the religion, that Bahá'ís believe embodies God's divinely appointed scheme for the unification of mankind in this age. Among the beliefs it includes is the eventual establishment of a world commonwealth
based on principles of equity and justice, a commonwealth as vital spiritually as it would be materially.
political agenda. Shoghi Effendi
, the Guardian of the Bahá'í Faith, has stated the structure, importance, implications, benefits, and possibilities of the New World Order cannot be understood at the current time, and that only through time will it become obvious. Instead, he states, that only the guiding principles underlying the New World Order can be generally outlined.
by its founder Bahá'u'lláh
in the late 19th century. In the Kitáb-i-Aqdas
, considered the most holy of the Bahá'í Faith's many texts, Bahá'u'lláh states,
In another text, Bahá'u'lláh stated,
Bahá'í Faith
The Bahá'í Faith is a monotheistic religion founded by Bahá'u'lláh in 19th-century Persia, emphasizing the spiritual unity of all humankind. There are an estimated five to six million Bahá'ís around the world in more than 200 countries and territories....
refers to a system of teachings, enunciated by Bahá'u'lláh
Bahá'u'lláh
Bahá'u'lláh , born ' , was the founder of the Bahá'í Faith. He claimed to be the prophetic fulfilment of Bábism, a 19th-century outgrowth of Shí‘ism, but in a broader sense claimed to be a messenger from God referring to the fulfilment of the eschatological expectations of Islam, Christianity, and...
, the founder of the religion, that Bahá'ís believe embodies God's divinely appointed scheme for the unification of mankind in this age. Among the beliefs it includes is the eventual establishment of a world commonwealth
World government
World government is the notion of a single common political authority for all of humanity. Its modern conception is rooted in European history, particularly in the philosophy of ancient Greece, in the political formation of the Roman Empire, and in the subsequent struggle between secular authority,...
based on principles of equity and justice, a commonwealth as vital spiritually as it would be materially.
Apolitical
This vision of a world commonwealth is looked at by the Bahá'ís as having no particular partisanPolitical Parties
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political agenda. Shoghi Effendi
Shoghi Effendi
Shoghí Effendí Rabbání , better known as Shoghi Effendi, was the Guardian and appointed head of the Bahá'í Faith from 1921 until his death in 1957...
, the Guardian of the Bahá'í Faith, has stated the structure, importance, implications, benefits, and possibilities of the New World Order cannot be understood at the current time, and that only through time will it become obvious. Instead, he states, that only the guiding principles underlying the New World Order can be generally outlined.
Principles
Some of the principles outlined in the New World Order include- universal peace;
- the unity of religionBahá'í Faith and the unity of religionThe Unity of Religion is a core teaching in the Bahá'í Faith that states that there is a fundamental unity of many of the world's religions. The principle states that the teachings of the major religions are part of a single plan directed from the same God...
; - the setting up a world government which could enact laws required to satisfy the needs of all people;
- an elected world parliament;
- a binding world tribunal;
- a world police force;
- a universal bill of human rights;
- the universal right to educationBahá'í Faith and educationThe theme of education in the Bahá'í Faith is given emphasis. Its literature gives a principle of universal and compulsory education, which is identified as one of key principles alongside monotheism and the unity of humanity....
; - the setting up of an auxiliary universal languageBahá'í Faith and auxiliary languageThe Bahá'í Faith teaches that the world should adopt an international auxiliary language, which people would use in addition to their mother tongue. The aim of this teaching is to improve communication and foster unity among peoples and nations...
; - the continued diversity of culture;
- a system of world commerce through the establishment of an equitable economic system where the economic security of the individual is assured;
- elimination of extremes of wealth and poverty.
Source
The phrase "New World Order" was first used in the sacred texts of the Bahá'í FaithBahá'í Faith
The Bahá'í Faith is a monotheistic religion founded by Bahá'u'lláh in 19th-century Persia, emphasizing the spiritual unity of all humankind. There are an estimated five to six million Bahá'ís around the world in more than 200 countries and territories....
by its founder Bahá'u'lláh
Bahá'u'lláh
Bahá'u'lláh , born ' , was the founder of the Bahá'í Faith. He claimed to be the prophetic fulfilment of Bábism, a 19th-century outgrowth of Shí‘ism, but in a broader sense claimed to be a messenger from God referring to the fulfilment of the eschatological expectations of Islam, Christianity, and...
in the late 19th century. In the Kitáb-i-Aqdas
Kitáb-i-Aqdas
The Kitáb-i-Aqdas is a central book of the Bahá'í Faith written by Bahá'u'lláh, the founder of the religion. The work was written in Arabic under the Arabic title , but it is commonly referred to by its Persian title, Kitáb-i-Aqdas , which was given to the work by Bahá'u'lláh himself...
, considered the most holy of the Bahá'í Faith's many texts, Bahá'u'lláh states,
In another text, Bahá'u'lláh stated,