What's the truth of Astrology and Numerology?

2006-10-23 Thread Hasan Elias
At the end of the chapter The influence of stars of SAQ Abdul-Bah said this subject is worthy of examination, but the guardian said that it is a waste of time The friends should be encouraged not to waste time on such things as astrology.My common sense says that any prediction of the

Re: What's the truth of Astrology and Numerology?

2006-10-23 Thread Scott Saylors
As to astrology, I have no opinion. I do not know why Abdu'l Baha said it was worthy of examination, perhaps he meant it might be debunked, I certainly do not know.As to numberology in general and the Abjad system in particular, culturally it was very important in making religious arguments.

re: Interesting article on Evangelical Teens

2006-10-23 Thread Larry Marquardt
Hi Dick, You write, How are Baha'is doing in this regard? Anecdotally we have a lot of active kids around Portland but I've been in communities where it seemed a majority of the kids drift away. Are there any statistics out there? This statistic can be found at

re: Interesting article on Evangelical Teens

2006-10-23 Thread Larry Marquardt
Correction made to link just sent. No semicolon should be at the end. Hi Dick, You write, How are Baha'is doing in this regard? Anecdotally we have a lot of active kids around Portland but I've been in communities where it seemed a majority of the kids drift away. Are there any statistics

Re: What's the truth of Astrology and Numerology?

2006-10-23 Thread Don Calkins
Title: Re: What's the truth of Astrology and Numerology? Hasan Elias [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At the end of the chapter The influence of stars of SAQ Abdul-Bah said this subject is worthy of examination, but the guardian said that it is a waste of time The friends should be encouraged not

Re: What's the truth of Astrology and Numerology?

2006-10-23 Thread Hasan Elias
Thanks Scott and Don for answers,Don, what you said is interesting, I believepeople who born in a determinate time or month apparently have similarcharacteristics, but I don't think these characteristics are exactly those that traditional Astrology says. Similar to the four physical