The Bah ' teachings on marriage and family life also promote unity, equality and maturity. When two people decide they would like to marry they must seek the consent of their natural parents. This helps unite the two families. Bah ' marriage ceremonies must include the declaration of a short marriage vow before two witnesses, but may otherwise be arranged according to the wishes of the couple, in accordance with civil law. Bah ' s see marriage as a spiritual bond between two people, not just a physical one, and as the most important source of love and unity in the world.
Marriage is a shelter for the well-being and happiness of several generations.
Husband and wife should be faithful to each other under all circumstances. Divorce is strongly discouraged, and permissible only if reconciliation proves impossible. Children Bah 'u'll h teaches us that life begins at conception and Bah ' s do not use abortion as a method of birth control. Bah 'u'll h believe that the sanctity of all life should be cherished and the innocent and powerless protected wherever possible. Bah 'u'll h should try to be an example to all children and to treat them with kindness and patience.