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Letter to US Baha'is from July 2020 on Racial Justice Deep Dive

A podcast explanation and deep dive into the letter from the Universal House of Justice to the Baha'is of the US on Racial Justice


This letter was written by the Universal House of Justice

https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/the-universal-house-of-justice/messages/20200722_001/20200722_001.pdf


The Universal House of Justice's 2020 letter to the Baháʼís of the United States addresses a pivotal moment of social change concerning racial prejudice. It acknowledges the nation's history of setbacks in achieving racial equality but encourages the Baháʼí community to actively contribute to reform, guided by Baháʼí principles. The letter emphasizes the need for a profound moral and spiritual transformation, urging believers to move beyond societal norms and foster unity and love. It calls for persistent effort, learning, and consultation to help eradicate racism and build a just and united society reflecting the oneness of humanity. Ultimately, the letter assures the community of divine assistance in this challenging yet promising endeavor.


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16 Apr 2025

A podcast explanation and deep dive into the letter from the Universal House of Justice to the Baha'is of the US on Racial Justice


This letter was written by the Universal House of Justice

https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/the-universal-house-of-justice/messages/20200722_001/20200722_001.pdf


The Universal House of Justice's 2020 letter to the Baháʼís of the United States addresses a pivotal moment of social change concerning racial prejudice. It acknowledges the nation's history of setbacks in achieving racial equality but encourages the Baháʼí community to actively contribute to reform, guided by Baháʼí principles. The letter emphasizes the need for a profound moral and spiritual transformation, urging believers to move beyond societal norms and foster unity and love. It calls for persistent effort, learning, and consultation to help eradicate racism and build a just and united society reflecting the oneness of humanity. Ultimately, the letter assures the community of divine assistance in this challenging yet promising endeavor.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.