"The Bahá'i Religion recognizes the unity of God and of His Prophets, upholds the principle of an unfettered search after truth, condemns all forms of superstition and prejudice, teaches that the fundamental purpose of religion is to promote concord and harmony, that it must go hand in hand with science, and that it constitutes the sole and ultimate basis for a peaceful, an ordered and progressive society. It inculcates the principle of equal opportunity, rights and privileges for both sexes, advocates compulsory education, abolishes extremes of poverty and wealth, recommends the adoption of an auxiliary international language, and provides the necessary agencies for the establishment and safeguarding of a permanent and universal peace."  Shoghi Effendi

The above tenets from the Bahá'i Faith place science and religion on equal footing. Throughout history religion and science have often disagreed. Scientists have been ridiculed, persecuted, incarcerated, and even put to death for expressing ideas considered dangerous to established religious dogma. Currently many scientists around the world representing all disciplins stand united against an anthropic centered theory known as "Intelligent Design." The theory does not meet the standards required by science because it can not make predictions that could be tested by double experiment.

Are there enough members in the Bahá'i Religion with a knowledge of science that will be able to communicate with members of the community of scientists to achieve consensus that will better serve future generations of mankind?

From a Bahá'i perspective: If religion cannot bring about unity then mankind would be better off without it. Comments will be appreciated!