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homepage of the Berkeley
Baha'i Community!
What is the Bahá’í Faith?
Founded a century and a half ago, the Bahá’í Faith is today among the
fastest-growing of the world’s religions. With more than five million
followers, who reside in virtually every nation on earth, it is the
second-most widespread faith, surpassing every religion but Christianity in
its geographic reach. Bahá’ís reside in more than 100,000 localities around
the world, an expansion that reflects their dedication to the ideal of world
citizenship
The Bahá’í Faith’s global scope is mirrored in the composition of its membership. Representing a cross section of humanity, Bahá’ís come from virtually every nation, ethnic group, culture, profession, and social or economic class. More than 2,100 different ethnic and tribal groups are represented.
Since it also forms a single community, free of schism or factions, the Bahá’í Faith comprises what is very likely the most diverse and widespread organized body of people on earth.
