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From: "Gilberto Simpson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: question about Islam
Gilberto wrote:
. I think that genuine moral principles
shouldn't change with time.
Wouldn't you agree Gilberto, that all that is good comes from God? If then,
"genuine moral principles" are good, they issued from God. Has he not said
that He abrogates what He pleases?
And when we change one (sign) verse for another, and God knoweth best
what He revealeth, they say, "Thou art only a fabricator." Nay! but most of
them have no knowledge. (The Qur'an (Rodwell tr), Sura 16 - The Bee)
Gilberto also wrote:
And in terms of the issue of slavery, if I remember correctly, one of
the Bahai texts prohibiting slavery explains that slavery is wrong
because it is a violation of human nature or human dignity. If that's
the case, then it has always been true, and slavery has always been
wrong. But the problem with that position would be that slavery would
be wrong even when it was condoned by previous prophets.
Perhaps you are correct in what you say Gilberto. However, Allah can change
and/or replace the people.
Ourselves have we created them, and strengthened their joints; and when
we please, with others like unto themselves will we replace them (The
Qur'an (Rodwell tr), Sura 76 - Man)
He can also change what is lawful and what is forbidden.
50. "(I have come to you), to attest the Law which was before me, and to
make lawful to you part of what was (before) forbidden to you; I have come
to you with a Sign from your Lord. So fear Allah, and obey me. (The Qur'an
(Yusuf Ali tr), Surah 3)
The Hands of God are never "chained up".
Richard.
-G
On 5/8/06, Don Calkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> At 9:32 PM -0400 5/7/06, Gilberto Simpson wrote:
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> >Except the Bab and Bahaullah both owned slaves.
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> If I remember correctly, there is a statement by Abdu'l-Baha that
> Baha'u'llah released all slaves when he became head of the family,
> and that most promptly left.
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> Don C
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