True consultation - not to be confused with any form of debate or compromise - and the conscious knowledge of the oneness of mankind have enabled the Baha'i community to reach beyond itself in the service of humanity (127:3)

Around the world, local and national Baha'i communities have instituted, as means provide, programs for the improvement of their communities. In developing countries, Baha'is have organized schools, agricultural projects, and programs for public health (127:4)

At the international level, Baha'is consult with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, and other international organizations, on matters of global concern such as the advancement of women, poverty, development, the dissolution of family life, drug addiction, and the environment. So high is the international prestige of the Baha'i Faith that at the Earth Summit, held in Rio De Janiero in 1992, the Baha'i Faith was the only religion granted the privilege of addressing the assembled members of that historic gathering (127:5)

Although efforts such as these are a vital part of the work of the Baha'i International Community, these efforts in themselves are not seen as sufficient to end the terrible suffering which exists in the world today. Above all, Baha'is do everything they can - at the local, national, and international levels - to encourage world peace and world unity. It is only when we have peace and unity that the human race can realize the good that has been destined for it (127:6)

4. FULFILLMENT of PROPHECY-
As a fourth and final type of evidence, in addition to the above three categories, I offer here fulfillment of prophecy. As an example of fulfillment of prophecy, I have chosen some prophecies referring to His name. One reason for choosing these is that the name Baha'u'llah is new to everyone, and elicits in many cases the immediate question: How can He be Christ Returned if His name is Baha'u'llah? (127:7)

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