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tag name Prejudice, Elimination of type: Principles, teachings; Religion, general; Science: natural, social, and applied

web link bahai-library.com/tags/Prejudice,_Elimination_of
variations or
mis-spellings Prejudism; ta’assub
related tags – Concepts; – Concepts, Philosophical; – Concepts, Religious; – Concepts, Science; – Negative emotions and behaviors; Barriers; Equality; Independent investigation of truth; Racism; Root causes; Social justice; Unity of humanity
referring tags Bias; Communal harmony; Discrimination; Ignorance; Judgmentalism; Religious prejudice; Us and them
Inventory subject Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction
notes

"Acceptance of the oneness of humanity demands that prejudice—whether racial, religious, or gender-related—must be totally eliminated.
Misconceptions and prejudices that consider one group of people as superior to another are a major contributor to humanity’s present afflictions. Prejudice is a false perception, or preconception, of others based on ignorance, blinding us to the fact that every person is essentially a spiritual being with unique talents and capacities, a “mine rich in gems of inestimable value”..."

– Read further at Bahai org: Prejudice

See also:
– 'Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í Sacred Writings, chapter 12, section "The Elimination of Prejudices"

selected quotations
(authoritative sources)
These quotations reflect common presentations of Bahá’í views; the materials below may show a wider range of interpretations and contexts:

"... And the breeding-ground of all these tragedies is prejudice: prejudice of race and nation, of religion, of political opinion; and the root cause of prejudice is blind imitation of the past -- imitation in religion, in racial attitudes, in national bias, in politics. So long as this aping of the past persisteth, just so long will the foundations of the social order be blown to the four winds, just so long will humanity be continually exposed to direst peril..."

– Selections from the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, no. 202 (AB00197)

"The investigation of truth will assuredly remove all imitations. When blind imitations are eliminated, the oneness of humankind will be revealed, and it will become evident that true religion is the cause of fellowship and unity amongst the people, not the cause of estrangement and rapacity. Through the power of true religion, ignorant prejudices—such as blind religious prejudice, national prejudice, territorial prejudice, and political prejudice—will be dispelled. These idle fancies will disappear and the light of truth will be revealed. Science and religion will hold each other in close embrace."

– 'Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í Sacred Writings, chapter 12, 15.1; from a Tablet or talk, translated from the original language

references en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prejudice; bahaiquotes.com/subject/prejudice; www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/search#q=Prejudice

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2025-07. Bahá'í Sacred Writings. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, comp. . — A comprehensive collection of selections from the Writings of Baha’u’llah and the Writings and u... Writings.
2025-05. Role of Religions and Faith-Based Actors in Advancing Spiritual and Material Prosperity on the Continent of Africa, The. Bahá'í International Community. — Religious and interfaith actors in Africa can unite diverse communities, inspire collective action, ... BIC.
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2025-03-10. Towards A European Union Anti-Racism Strategy. Bahá'í International Community. — The BIC Brussels Office calls for a transformative EU anti-racism strategy, emphasizing human unity,... BIC.
2025-03. Framework for Action and the Legacy of the Civil Rights Movement, The. Derik Smith. — Explores parallels between the Baha’i framework for action and the civil rights movement, emphasiz... Articles.
2025-03. Exploring a Framework for the Elimination of Racial Prejudice in America. Paul Lample. — Explores a Baha'i-inspired framework for eliminating racial prejudice in America, fostering unity, a... Articles.
2024-05-26. To the Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity. Universal House of Justice. — The Baha’i response to conflicts and related humanitarian crises in the world; encouraging Baha’... UHJ-letters.
2024. Amazing Grace: Stories of Personal Transformation from Slavery to the Present Day. Jaine Toth. — A lengthy script, with accompanying slides, depicting real life stories of Americans, both black and... Scripts.
2023-2026. BWNS Podcasts: Conversations and Insights from the Field. Bahá'í World News Service. — Links to 42 interviews and narratives highlighting how Baha’i individuals and communities worldwid... Audio.
2023-11-28. Reflections on the First Century of the Formative Age. Universal House of Justice. — Overview of the Faith's developments and activities during the previous century, including the Guard... UHJ-letters.
2022-11-01. Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Nine Year Plan. Universal House of Justice. — Matters relating to the Nine Year Plan (2022-2031), ethnic and cultural diversity, humanity's crisis... UHJ-letters.
2022-09. "And universal peace —"" in what Book is this written?": How and Why 'Abdu'l-Bahá Identified "New" and Distinctive Bahá'í Principles. Christopher Buck. — Reflections on ‘Abdu’l-Baha's answer to the question "What has Baha’u’llah brought that we h... Introductory.
2022. 'Abdu'l-Bahá on the World Stage. Iraj Ghanooni, Naeem Nabiliakbar, trans, Adib Masumian, trans. . — A contrast of the spiritual purpose of ‘Abdu'l-Baha's first visit to Paris with the secular aims o... Articles.
2021-05-08. Reading Reality in Times of Crisis: 'Abdu'l-Bahá and the Great War. Amin E. Egea. — How ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s analysis of the crises of His time was profoundly distinct from contemporan... Articles.
2020-2026. Nuggets, The. Badi Shams. — A newsletter written from a Baha’i perspective consisting of inspiring stories, news, and history ... Essays.
2020-09. Spatial Strategies for Racial Unity. June Manning Thomas. — On the nature and approaches of Baha’i educational programs and community building efforts which s... Articles.
2020-07-22. Letter on Racial Prejudice in the United States. Universal House of Justice. — Letter on need for American people to grasp the moment to create a reform of its social order relate... UHJ-letters.
2018/2025. Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks. Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. . — 216 selections, last updated 2025. Writings.
2017-2020. List of Articles by Nader Saiedi on BahaiTeachings.org. Nader Saiedi. — Links to 40 essays about Baha'i teachings on spiritual unity, justice, freedom, democracy, and globa... Essays.
2017-12-27. Religious prejudice. Universal House of Justice. — On the Baha’i community's perspective on religious prejudice and what action it is taking to addre... UHJ-letters.
2017. Race and Racism: Perspectives from Bahá'í Theology and Critical Sociology. Matthew W. Hughey. — Review of the concepts of race and racism based on social scientific understanding, in order to bett... Articles.
2016. From The Editor's Desk. Linda S. Covey, Roshan Danesh. — Introduction to this issue's articles on the unique potentials of the indigenous population of Ameri... Essays.
2014. Text and Context in the Bahá'í Heroic Age. Nader Saiedi. — A series of 12 talks by Nader Saiedi exploring Baha'i history, key writings, and the need for schola... Audio.
2013. Materials Studied at the 114 Global Youth Conferences in 2013. Bahá'í World Centre. — Compilation presenting materials studied during the global Baha’i youth conferences in 2013, organ... Study.
2013. Next Stage, The. Douglas Martin. — Baha'i scholars find themselves at a stage in the Faith’s development where they must construct a ... Articles.
2011. We can do without fences built by prejudice. Ted Slavin. — Just as a windstorm knocks down fences, struggles can unite strangers and overcoming barriers will i... Newspapers.
2008-11. Revolution without Rights?, A: Women, Kurds and Baha'is searching for equality in Iran. Geoffrey Cameron, Tahirih Danesh. — Discussion from the Foreign Policy Centre in London on the religious, legal, and social obstacles to... Books.
2007-03. Shoghi Effendi and Social Justice. Jack McLean. — The term "social justice” has been used by many engaged groups as a rhetorical tool to obtain more... Encyclopedia.
2007. Hidden Gifts: Finding Blessings in the Struggles of Life. Brian Kurzius. — Compilation of Baha'i texts on the purpose of problems and tests in our lives. Introductory.
2006-06. Freedom from Prejudice. Joan Lincoln. — Talk from Counsellor member of the International Teaching Centre. Audio.
2004-10. Towards the Elimination of Religious Prejudice: Potential Christian Contributions From a Bahá'í Perspective. Chris Jones Kavelin. — Religion can facilitate both war and peace; the greatest opportunity facing Christianity is to provi... Articles.
2003-10-12. Phenomenon of Prejudice, The. William S. Hatcher. — Fireside at the Baha'i Centre in St. Petersburg. Video.
2001. Equality and Baha'i Principles in Northern Ireland. Edwin Graham. — A paper in two parts: (1) the development of equality legislation in Northern Ireland, and (2) the B... Articles.
2000/2012/2017. Four Talks on Some Bahá'í Principles. Jaine Toth. — Four talks on the Baha´i teachings and the arts: A Place for Art; Faith, Art, and Spirituality; Rac... Essays.
1998-12. African Culture, Traditional, Aspects of. Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . — Challenges and opportunities in the African continent; eliminating prejudices; dance and music; alco... Compilations.
1998. Pupil of the Eye, The: African Americans in the World Order of Bahá'u'lláh. The Báb, Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Universal House of Justice, Bonnie J. Taylor, comp. . — A compilation of references in the Baha'i writings to African-Americans and those of African descent... Compilations-personal.
1996. Universality of the Laws of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, The. Bijan Samali. — The laws of the Aqdas focus on the individual; are applicable to everyone; facilitate the realisatio... Articles.
1996. Proselytizing, Development, and the Covenant. Universal House of Justice. — Teaching vs. proselytization; applying Baha'i social teachings without becoming ensnared in prevaili... UHJ-letters.
1996. Messages from the Universal House of Justice 1963-1986: Third Epoch of the Formative Age. Universal House of Justice, Geoffrey W. Marks, comp. . Books.
1993-11. Prejudice and Discrimination. Will C. van den Hoonaard. — Prejudice is cultural. History shows no society is immune. U.S. Baha'is facilitated Racial Amity gro... Encyclopedia.
1993(?)/2015. Communal Harmony: India's Greatest Challenge. National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of India. — A formal statement from the NSA of the Baha'is of India on the need to overcome religious, linguisti... NSA-letters.
1993. Review of Shoghi Effendi's Vision of the Future as Expressed in The Advent of Divine Justice, A. Richard Thomas (published as Richard W. Thomas). — Historical and political context and worldview of this letter, and discussion of the Guardian's view... Articles.
1991. Vision of Race Unity: America's Most Challenging Issue. National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States. — A formal statement from the US NSA on "the most challenging issue confronting America." NSA-letters.
1990. Exploring Male Oppression from a Family Systems Perspective. Janet Huggins. — On sexual inequality; parallels between adolescent sex role development and the evolutionary stage o... Articles.
1986. Power of Unity, The: Beyond Prejudice and Racism [excerpts]. The Báb, Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Bonnie J. Taylor, comp, National Race Unity Committee, comp. . Compilations-NSA.
1985-10. Promise of World Peace, The. Universal House of Justice. — Call to global unity, affirming peace as humanity’s next evolutionary stage and urging moral, spir... UHJ-documents.
1976. Dawn over Mount Hira and Other Essays. Marzieh Gail. — A collection of essays on various topics of interest to Baha'i studies and history. Most of these we... Books.
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1939. Heart of the Gospel: The Bible and the Bahá'í Faith. George Townshend. — Using only the text of the Bible, Townshend provides a new reading of Scripture as a guidebook for t... Books.
1922-09. Questions about Science and Religion: Interviews with Abdu'l-Bahá at Tiberias and Haifa. Anna Kunz. — Questions asked of Abdu'l-Baha by two Christians visiting Haifa in 1921. Pilgrims.
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tag name	Prejudice, Elimination of	type:	Principles, teachings; Religion, general; Science: natural, social, and applied
web link	bahai-library.com/tags/Prejudice,_Elimination_of
variations or mis-spellings	Prejudism; ta’assub
related tags	– Concepts; – Concepts, Philosophical; – Concepts, Religious; – Concepts, Science; – Negative emotions and behaviors; Barriers; Equality; Independent investigation of truth; Racism; Root causes; Social justice; Unity of humanity
referring tags	Bias; Communal harmony; Discrimination; Ignorance; Judgmentalism; Religious prejudice; Us and them
Inventory subject	Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction
notes	"Acceptance of the oneness of humanity demands that prejudice—whether racial, religious, or gender-related—must be totally eliminated. Misconceptions and prejudices that consider one group of people as superior to another are a major contributor to humanity’s present afflictions. Prejudice is a false perception, or preconception, of others based on ignorance, blinding us to the fact that every person is essentially a spiritual being with unique talents and capacities, a “mine rich in gems of inestimable value”..." – Read further at Bahai org: Prejudice See also: – 'Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í Sacred Writings, chapter 12, section "The Elimination of Prejudices"
selected quotations (authoritative sources)	These quotations reflect common presentations of Bahá’í views; the materials below may show a wider range of interpretations and contexts: "... And the breeding-ground of all these tragedies is prejudice: prejudice of race and nation, of religion, of political opinion; and the root cause of prejudice is blind imitation of the past -- imitation in religion, in racial attitudes, in national bias, in politics. So long as this aping of the past persisteth, just so long will the foundations of the social order be blown to the four winds, just so long will humanity be continually exposed to direst peril..." – Selections from the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, no. 202 (AB00197) "The investigation of truth will assuredly remove all imitations. When blind imitations are eliminated, the oneness of humankind will be revealed, and it will become evident that true religion is the cause of fellowship and unity amongst the people, not the cause of estrangement and rapacity. Through the power of true religion, ignorant prejudices—such as blind religious prejudice, national prejudice, territorial prejudice, and political prejudice—will be dispelled. These idle fancies will disappear and the light of truth will be revealed. Science and religion will hold each other in close embrace." – 'Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í Sacred Writings, chapter 12, 15.1; from a Tablet or talk, translated from the original language
references	en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prejudice; bahaiquotes.com/subject/prejudice; www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/search#q=Prejudice