trustworthiness, compassion and justice. These are achieved through prayer, meditation, and work done in the spirit of service to humanity—all expressions, for Bahá’ís, of the worship of God. In the pursuance of the Bahá’í principle of the organic oneness of humanity, the Bahá’í writings call for the eradication of prejudices of race, creed, class, nationality, and sex. Thay call for the sytematic elimination of all forms of superstition hamperring human progress and the achievement of a balance between the material and spiritual aspects of life, both of which rest on an understanding of the principles of an unfettered search for truth and of the harmony of science and religion as two facets of truth. They encourage the development of the unique talents and abilities of every individual, through the pursuit of knowledge and the aquisition of skill, for the practice of a trade or profession is required not only for personal satisfaction but also for the enrichment of society as a whole. They call for the full participation of both men and women in all aspects of community life, including the elective and administrative processes and decision-making, in implementation of the Bahá’í principle of equal opportunities, rights, and privileges for both sexes. They call for the fostering of the principle of universal compulsory education.