Bahá’í Explorations

The United States marks 250 years of independence—a milestone shaped by courage, conviction, and the enduring belief in freedom. Today, we honor the generations who built, defended, and reimagined this nation, and we look forward with hope, responsibility, and unity as the story continues.

The passage is a prayer by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, a central figure in the Bahá’í Faith, emphasizing the spiritual aspirations for American democracy. It calls upon divine assistance to elevate the nation spiritually, paralleling its material accomplishments. The prayer envisions America as a beacon for the oneness of humanity and the promulgation of universal peace, aiming for it to be a model of justice and unity among nations. It reflects a hope that through divine grace, the nation can fulfill its potential as a leader in promoting global harmony and peace, becoming an exemplar of spiritual virtues.

O Thou kind Lord! This gathering is turning to Thee. These hearts are radiant with Thy love. These minds and spirits are exhilarated by the message of Thy glad tidings. O God! Let this American democracy become glorious in spiritual degrees even as it has aspired to material degrees, and render this just government victorious. Confirm this revered nation to upraise the standard of the oneness of humanity, to promulgate the Most Great Peace, to become thereby most glorious and praiseworthy among all the nations of the world. O God! This American nation is worthy of Thy favors and is deserving of Thy mercy. Make it precious and near to Thee through Thy bounty and bestowal.


‘Abdu’l-Bahá, The Promulgation of Universal Peace, 352
https://oceanlibrary.com/link/YaGfi/promulgation-of-universal-peace_abdul-baha/

250 years of freedom, resilience, and the American spirit—Happy Independence Day!

Let your vision be world-embracing…” — Bahá’u’lláh