sible. The adoption of such a course,
and faithful adherence to it, would not only be a source of inspiration
and encouragement to those elements that are numerically small and
inadequately represented, but would demonstrate to the world at large the
universality and representative character of the Faith of Baha'u'llah, and
the freedom of His followers from the taint of those prejudices which have
already wrought such havoc in the domestic affairs, as well as the foreign
relationships, of the nations.

Freedom from racial prejudice, in any of its forms, should, at such a time
as this when an increasingly large section of the human race is falling a
victim to its devastating ferocity, be adopted as the watchword of the
entire body of the American believers, in whichever state they reside, in
whatever circles they move, whatever their age, traditions, tastes, and
habits. It should be consistently demonstrated in every phase of their
activity and life, whether in the Baha'i community or outside it, in
public or in private, formally as well as informally, individually as well
as in their official capacity as organized groups, committees and
Assemblies. It should be deliberately cultivated through the various and
everyday opportunities, no matter how insignificant, that present
themselves, whether in their homes, their business offices, their schools
and colleges, their social parties and recreation grounds, their Baha'i
meetings, conferences, conventions, summer schools and Assemblies. It
should, above all else, become the keynote of the policy of that august
body which, in its capacity as the national representative, and the
director and coordinator of the affairs of the community, must set the
example, and facilitate the application of such a vital principle to the
lives and activities of those whose interests it safeguards and
represents.

"O ye discerning ones!" Baha'u'llah has written, "Verily, the words which
have descended from the heaven of the Will of God are the source of unity
and harmony for the world. Close your eyes to racial differences, and
welcome all with the light of oneness." "We desire but the good of the
world and the happiness of the nations," He proclaims, "...that all
nations should become one in faith and all men as brothers; that the bonds
of affection and unity between the sons of men should be strengthened;
that diversity of religion should cease, and differences of race be
annulled." "Baha'u'l