Title

Baha'i Faith Statement on the Environment

Description

The Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development posted a Baha'i faith statement, from the Baha'i Office of the Environment, on their website. Below is the introduction within the statement:

"In this age of transition toward a world society, protection of the environment and conservation of the earth’s resources represent an enormously complex challenge. The rapid progress in science and technology that has united the world physically has also greatly accelerated destruction of the biological diversity and rich natural heritage with which the planet has been endowed. Material civilization, driven by the dogmas of consumerism and aggressive individualism and disoriented by the weakening of moral standards and spiritual values, has been carried to excess.

Only a comprehensive vision of a global society, supported by universal values and principles, can inspire individuals to take responsibility for the long-term care and protection of the natural environment. Baha’is find such a world-embracing vision and system of values in the teachings of Baha’u’llah, which herald an era of planetary justice, prosperity, and unity. "

Baha'i Faith Statement on the Environment

Denomination

Baha'i

Audience

All audiences/General public

Rights

The original html version of this resource was accessed at https://www.interfaithsustain.com/bahai-faith-statement-on-the-environment/ on February 27, 2020.

Resources For Study

Official Religious/Denominational (Environmental Statements)

Issues

english Simplicity and Mindfulness

english Biodiversity

Relation

Engaged Organizations: Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development