household, why should its members be occupied with
animosity and contention? Therefore, humanity must be looked upon with the
eye of equal estimate and in the same attitude of love. The noblest of men
is he who serves humankind, and he is nearest the threshold of God who is
the least of His servants. The glory and majesty of man are dependent upon
his servitude to his fellow creatures and not upon the exercise of
hostility and hatred.

The third principle or teaching of Baha'u'llah is the oneness of religion
and science. Any religious belief which is not conformable with scientific
proof and investigation is superstition, for true science is reason and
reality, and religion is essentially reality and pure reason; therefore,
the two must correspond. Religious teaching which is at variance with
science and reason is human invention and imagination unworthy of
acceptance, for the antithesis and opposite of knowledge is superstition
born of the ignorance of man. If we say religion is opposed to science, we
lack knowledge of either true science or true religion, for both are
founded upon the premises and conclusions of reason, and both must bear
its test.

The fourth principle or teaching of Baha'u'llah is the readjustment and
equalization of the economic standards of mankind. This deals with the
question of human livelihood. It is evident that under present systems and
conditions of government the poor are subject to the greatest need and
distress while others more fortunate live in luxury and plenty far beyond
their actual necessities. This inequality of portion and privilege is one
of the deep and vital problems of human society. That there is need of an
equalization and apportionment by which all may possess the comforts and
privileges of life is evident. The remedy must be legislative readjustment
of conditions. The rich too must be merciful to the poor, contributing
from willing hearts to their needs without being forced or compelled to do
so. The composure of the world will be assured by the establishment of
this principle in the religious life of mankind.

The fifth principle or teaching of Baha'u'llah is the abandoning of
religious, racial, patriotic and political prejudices, which destroy the
foundations of human society. All mankind are creatures and servants of
the one God. The surface of the earth is one home; humanity is one family
and household. Distinctions and boundaries are artificial, human. Why
should t