Baha’i teachings are a great deal like other monotheistic faiths.  They are centered on the following concepts:

1. God is seen as single and all powerful.
2. Religion is considered orderly and progressive as revealed by God through his manifestations.
3. Emphasis is placed on the unity of all peoples, and the faith openly rejects racism, and nationalism.
4. The principles that permeate are wrapped together in the unity of God, religion, and humanity.
5. God’s will is often revealed through messengers with transforming characteristics with implications for people.
6. God is viewed as omniscient, omnipresent, imperishable, and the Almighty Creator of all things.
7. God’s greatness is beyond humans’ comprehension, but they understand Him through His Manifestations.
8. It’s for Baha’i believers to learn about God through prayer, reflection, and service to others.
9. Baha’i beliefs are often described as syncretic combinations of other faith traditions.
10. Baha’i sees its faith as an independent world religion, and differing from other religions with the teachings of Bahaullah.
11. Baha’i believes that human beings have a “rational soul” which allows individuals to recognize God as their Creator.
12. It’s the duty of Baha’i followers to recognize God through his messengers, and conform to the faith’s teachings.
13. At death a human’s soul is described as separating from the body to the next world where it is judged for its actions in the physical world.
14. Humanity is viewed as essentially one with its diversity or race, and culture worthy of appreciation.
15. Artificial impediments are considered as those based on the doctrines of racism, nationalism, caste, and gender-based hierarchy