Everyone
is welcome to become a Bahá'í. Bahá'ís
are excited to share our beliefs with anyone regardless of their
racial, religious or cultural background.
It is against Bahá'í law to prostelytize our religion,
so you will not find Bahá'ís who pressure you
to join our Faith. Instead, we think it is the choice of each
individual, between themselves and God, to decide for themselves
what they believe. However, if you wish to become a Bahá'í,
we welcome you with open arms!
Becoming
a Bahá'í is a simple matter of believing in your
heart that Bahá'u'lláh is the latest prophet from
God, and striving in your life to follow his laws and teachings.
This act of belief is formalized by registering with the American
Bahá'í community by signing what is called a "declaration
card." This declaration allows you to officialy join your local
Bahá'í community and vote in Bahá'í
elections.
You
may find a declaration card by requesting one from the Bahá'í
National Office
here. Just fill out the form, click "request further information'
and in the special messages space at the bottom, mention that
you want a declaration card.
You
may also find your local Bahá'í community in your
phone book, by looking under the name "Bahá'í."
