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A Message on Racial Prejudice From
​The National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States

​"The Bahá’ís of the United States join our fellow-citizens in heartfelt grief at the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and so many others whose lives were suddenly taken by appalling acts of violence. These heartbreaking violations against fellow human beings, due only to the color of their skin, have deepened the dismay caused by a pandemic whose consequences to the health and livelihoods of people of color have been disproportionately severe. This has come to pass against a backdrop of longstanding racial injustice in virtually every aspect of American life. It is clear that racial prejudice is the most vital and challenging issue we face as a country.  ...

​To read the entire message, please click here
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For more on the Baha'i view of Racism and Racial Equality, go the Race Amity tab on this website.

A Gallery of Notable Black Americans
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The Baha'is of Chattanooga
​welcome you


"This is the changeless faith of God, eternal in the past, eternal in the future." - Baha'u'llah

One Human Family
The conviction that we belong to one human family is at the heart of the Bahá’í Faith. The principle of the oneness of humankind is “the pivot round which all the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh revolve”.
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Bahá’u’lláh, a Manifestation of God* and the Founder of the Baha'i Faith, compared the world of humanity to the human body. Within this organism, billions of cells, diverse in form and function, play their part in maintaining a healthy system. The principle that governs the functioning of the body is cooperation and synergy. Its various parts do not compete for resources; rather, each cell, from its inception, is linked to a continuous process of giving and receiving.  The parts cooperating as a whole advances a new creation. Acceptance of the oneness of humanity demands that prejudice—whether racial, religious, or gender related—must be totally eliminated.
“There is perfect brotherhood underlying humanity, for all are servants of one God and belong to one family under the protection of divine providence.” 

​Go here to read more on the essential oneness of humanity

*The Manifestation of God is a concept in the Baháʼí Faith that refers to what are commonly called prophets. The Manifestations of God are appearances of the Divine Spirit or Holy Spirit in a series of personages, and as such, they perfectly reflect the attributes of the divine into the human world for the progress and advancement of human morals and civilization through the agency of that same Spirit. In the Baha'i Faith, it is believed that the Manifestations of God are the only channel for humanity to know about God because contact with the Spirit is what transforms the heart and mind, creating a living relationship between the soul and God. They act as perfect mirrors reflecting the attributes of God into the physical world. Baháʼí teachings hold that the motive force in all human development is due to the coming of the Manifestations of God. The Manifestations of God are directly linked with the Baháʼí concept of progressive revelation.  In the past, language was used to attempt a description of these holy personages, but becuse God cannot be directly known in His essence, a perfect intermediary is required to bring God's guidance for that age to humankind. A direct revelation from God to His servants is not possible and would be overwhelming. The Manifestation brings the distillation of God's Word in a manner that all humans can bear and understand.

Definition: Manifestation: 
a version or incarnation of something or someone; an appearance of a holy ghost or spirit; a spiritual aspect made material.
Our Chattanooga Baha'i Web site is a continual work in progress - new information is always being added. Be sure to check back frequently to see what activities are listed.
For general information on the Baha'i Faith click on this link
: www.bahai.org
Welcome to the official website of the Bahá’ís of Chattanooga!

Learn more about the principles of the Bahá’í Faith, arrange a meeting with some of the believers living in or around Chattanooga, or join one of the many ongoing activities throughout the city.

In addition to our center in Hixson, there are numerous opportunities for prayer and devotional gatherings, children's classes, teen workshops and adult study classes that meet throughout the week. Contact us and let us know how you want to be put in touch.

Our regularly held public event is a devotional gathering, which takes place each Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. at our Baha'i Center in Hixson, TN, followed by fellowship activities.  Also, there are many Holy Day commemorations throughout the year, please check our calendar or for dates and locations.
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 With our deep appreciation to the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States for providing some of the copyrighted page content on this web site. See the national website at www.bahai.us
The Chattanooga Baha'i Center is in Hixson, TN
2405 Hamill Rd, Hixson, TN 37343 ~ 423-900-2354
[Currently closed during the pandemic]

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Come visit us. All are welcome.
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Other Bahá’í Communities in the Appalachian Region
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Nashville, TN
  • Huntsville, AL
  • Raleigh​​, NC
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • Memphis, TN
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Birmingham, AL
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Asheville, NC
  • ​Louisville, KY
  • ​Charleston, WV

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Bahá'ís of Chattanooga
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2405 Hamill Rd, Hixson, TN 37343
  • Home
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