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education of every child.

(October 1985 to the Peoples of the World) [50]

Extracts From Letters Written on Behalf of the Universal House of Justice:

51: A very important element in the attainment of such equality is
Baha'u'llah's...

A very important element in the attainment of such equality is
Baha'u'llah's provision that boys and girls must follow essentially the
same curriculum in schools.

(28 December 1980 to the National Spiritual Assembly of New Zealand) [51]

52: The House of Justice regards the need to educate and guide women in
their...

The House of Justice regards the need to educate and guide women in their
primary responsibility as mothers as an excellent opportunity for
organizing women's activities. Your efforts should focus on helping them
in their function as educators of the rising generation. Women should also
be encouraged to attract their husbands and male members of their families
to the Faith so that the Baha'i community will be representative of the
society of which it forms a part. Gradually the spirit of unity and
fellowship, as set forth in our teachings, will be reflected in the life
of Baha'i families.

(29 February 1984 to the National Spiritual Assembly of the Mariana
Islands) [52]

III. APPLICATION OF THE PRINCIPLE OF EQUALITY TO FAMILY LIFE

Extracts From the Writings of Baha'u'llah:

53: Steadfastness in the Cause is mentioned in the Tablets and set forth
by...

Steadfastness in the Cause is mentioned in the Tablets and set forth by
the Pen of the Ancient of Days. Render thanks to the Beloved of the world
that thou hast set thy heart on Him and art uttering His praise. Many a
man hath in this day been deprived of making mention of the All-Sufficing
Lord and of recognizing His truth; and many a woman hath fixed her gaze
upon the Horizon of the Most High, and hath adorned herself with the garb
of the love of the Desire of the world. This is God's grace which He
bestoweth upon whomsoever He pleaseth. By the Day-Star of ancient
mysteries! The sweet-scented fragrance of every breath breathed in the
love of God is wafted in the court of the presence of the Lord of
Revelation. The reward of no good deed is or ever will be lost. Blessed
art thou, doubly blessed art thou! Thou art reckoned amongst those
handmaidens whose love for their kin hath not prevented them from
attaining the shores of the Sea of Grace and Mercy. God willing,