agreement. Former differences and dissensions have passed away entirely.
Some of the principles of Baha'u'llah's teaching are as follows:

First, that the oneness of humanity shall be recognized and established.
All men are the servants of God. He has created all; He is the Provider
and Preserver; He is loving to all. Inasmuch as He is just and kind, why
should we be unjust toward each other? As God has quickened us with life,
why should we be the cause of death? As He has comforted us, why should we
be the cause of anxiety and suffering? Can humanity conceive a plan and
policy better and superior to that of God? It is certain that no matter
how capable man may be in origination of plan and organization of purpose,
his efforts will be inadequate when compared with the divine plan and
purpose; for the policy of God is perfect. Therefore, we must follow the
will and plan of God. As He is kind to all, we must be likewise; and it is
certain that this will be most acceptable to God.

Second, that truth or reality must be investigated; for reality is one,
and by investigating it all will find love and unity. Those who are
ignorant must be educated, the ailing must be healed, the undeveloped must
be brought to maturity. Shall we reject or oppose the ignorant, sick or
immature because of their incapacity? Is it not better to be kind and
gentle and to provide the means of remedy? Therefore, under no
circumstances whatsoever should we assume any attitude except that of
gentleness and humility.

Third, that religion is in harmony with science. The fundamental
principles of the Prophets are scientific, but the forms and imitations
which have appeared are opposed to science. If religion does not agree
with science, it is superstition and ignorance; for God has endowed man
with reason in order that he may perceive reality. The foundations of
religion are reasonable. God has created us with intelligence to perceive
them. If they are opposed to science and reason, how could they be
believed and followed?

Fourth, that religion must be conducive to love and unity among mankind;
for if it be the cause of enmity and strife, the absence of religion is
preferable. When Moses appeared, the tribes of Israel were in a state of
disunion as captives of the Pharaohs. Moses gathered them together, and
the divine law established fellowship among them. They became as one
people, united, consolidated, after which they were rescued from bondage.
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