Wednesday, November 25, 2009

On the Meaning of Unity in Diversity: The watchword for the Baha'i Faith


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Five commenters from India answer the question, "What does 'Unity in Diversity' mean"? Here is one answer. -gw
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Unity in diversity is a motto celebrating co-operation between different groups of people in a single society and socio-ecological philosophy that describes a sense of oneness despite physical or psychological barriers.
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In 1938, the leader of the Baha'i Faith said it was the "watchword" for the religion. "Unity in diversity" or some variation is also the official motto of the European Union (see Symbols of Europe#Motto) as well as the nations of Ghana, Indonesia (see Bhinneka Tunggal Ika), Papua New Guinea and South Africa. It is also the name of an Australian movement responding to the 2005 Cronulla riots in Sydney."Unity in Diversity" is one of the nine Enduring Principles of Community of Christ, an international Christian church.
Says Shan Real 09:30 pm 
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