for
economic readjustment. Regulations were revealed by Him which ensure the
welfare of the commonwealth. As the rich man enjoys his life surrounded by
ease and luxuries, so the poor man must, likewise, have a home and be
provided with sustenance and comforts commensurate with his needs. This
readjustment of the social economy is of the greatest importance inasmuch
as it ensures the stability of the world of humanity; and until it is
effected, happiness and prosperity are impossible.

Seventh, Baha'u'llah taught that an equal standard of human rights must be
recognized and adopted. In the estimation of God all men are equal; there
is no distinction or preferment for any soul in the dominion of His
justice and equity.

Eighth, education is essential, and all standards of training and teaching
throughout the world of mankind should be brought into conformity and
agreement; a universal curriculum should be established, and the basis of
ethics be the same.

Ninth, a universal language shall be adopted and be taught by all the
schools and institutions of the world. A committee appointed by national
bodies of learning shall select a suitable language to be used as a medium
of international communication. All must acquire it. This is one of the
great factors in the unification of man.

Tenth, Baha'u'llah emphasized and established the equality of man and
woman. Sex is not particularized to humanity; it exists throughout the
animate kingdoms but without distinction or preference. In the vegetable
kingdom there is complete equality between male and female of species.
Likewise, in the animal plane equality exists; all are under the
protection of God. Is it becoming to man that he, the noblest of
creatures, should observe and insist upon such distinction? Woman's lack
of progress and proficiency has been due to her need of equal education
and opportunity. Had she been allowed this equality, there is no doubt she
would be the counterpart of man in ability and capacity. The happiness of
mankind will be realized when women and men coordinate and advance
equally, for each is the complement and helpmeet of the other.

The world of humanity cannot advance through mere physical powers and
intellectual attainments; nay, rather, the Holy Spirit is essential. The
divine Father must assist the human world to attain maturity. The body of
man is in need of physical and mental energy, but his spirit requires the
life and fortification of t