In this devotional series, we explore different concepts related to racism in the United States. “From the Bahá’í perspective, racism is one of the most baneful and persistent evils in society. Racial discrimination is baneful because it violates the dignity of human beings. And yet it persists. Racism is poisonous because it cripples its victims, corrupts its perpetrators, and blights human progress. And yet it persists. Why? We believe that racism persists precisely because it is deeply rooted in outdated attitudes and erroneous beliefs. Accordingly, any campaign to eradicate racism must change those attitudes and beliefs.” (Bahá’í International Community, 1989 Feb 08, Eliminating Racism)
Please kindly keep in mind that the focus of this devotional series is to pray for racial healing situated within a historical context. It is also a space dedicated to racial discourse relevant to the theme of the day. We welcome you to join us to share and learn from each other in an atmosphere of peace.