Re: Sign of God on Earth

2005-11-17 Thread Sandra
.    (Abdu'l-Baha, The Will and Testament, p. 11)   Lovingly,  Sandra     The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments thereto ("e-mail") is sent by the Johnson County Community College ("JCCC") and is intended to be confidential and for the use of only

Re: Sign of God on Earth

2005-11-18 Thread Sandra
he world of humanity may confer a new life upon all the children of men, ..."  (Abdu'l-Baha, Tablets of the Divine Plan, p. 86)   Lovingly,  Sandra     The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments thereto ("e-mail") is sent by the Johnson County Com

Question: wife of Mohammed

2005-11-24 Thread Sandra
Could someone enlighten me concerning the business occupation of His wife?   If you have an interest in reading the interview you can find it here:   http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10111629/site/newsweek/  lovingly,  Sandra     The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments theret

Charles S. Peirce

2005-12-10 Thread Sandra
;.  This spurred me to investigate pragmatism - which led to Peirce...  No wonder I never get anything accomplished around the house!   Here is the link to his article on "The Fixation of Belief"   http://www.peirce.org/writings/p107.html   Lovingly,  Sandra     The information contai

re: Charles S. Peirce

2005-12-10 Thread Sandra
naware of its effect, yet the virtue of the grace vouchsafed unto him must needs sooner or later exercise its influence upon his soul."  (Baha'u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 295)   Lovingly,  Sandra     The information contained in this e-mai

RE: Coming of age of humanity/transmutation of elements

2005-12-30 Thread Sandra
Dear Marleen, you wrote:   QUESTION: Where in the writings of Baha'u'llah is there a statement supporting this comment?   You might consider the following from LAWH-I-HIKMAT - (Tablet of Wisdom) ...   Lovingly,  Sandra   "As regards thine assertions about the beginning of

RE: My fears are for Him Who will be sent down unto you after Me

2006-01-29 Thread Sandra
an "Earthling".   Just my thoughts...   Sandra       The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments thereto ("e-mail") is sent by the Johnson County Community College ("JCCC") and is intended to be confidential and for the use of only the individual or en

Genetics...

2006-01-31 Thread Sandra
Interesting articles on the Y Chromosome - passed only from father to sons.   Scientists Link a Prolific Gene Tree to the Manchu Conquerors of China http://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/01/science/01manc.html?ex=1138856400&en=bf55bcea02dc89a5&ei=5070   Genghis Khan a Prolific Lover, DNA Data Im

Msgs related to photographs of Baha'u'llah

2006-02-01 Thread Sandra
    Mr. Anthony David Australia   Dear Mr. David,   Your email message of 4 September 1999 to the Universal House of Justice concerning the contents of the Web site ... has been referred to our Office for response.   In one of His epistles, 'Abdu'l-Bahá, the son of Bahá'u'lláh, wrote that

RE: Black Indians in the West

2006-02-06 Thread Sandra
    Hi Don,   You might try this website for information.  There is an e-mail link to inquire.   http://blackindians.com/new_page_1.htm   Sandra     The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments thereto ("e-mail") is sent by the Johnson County Community Coll

Morals: of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behavior

2006-05-08 Thread Sandra
The second part of the Religion of God, which refers to the material world, and which comprises fasting, prayer, forms of worship, marriage and divorce, the abolition of slavery, legal processes, transactions, indemnities for murder, violence, theft and injuries -- this part of the Law o

Servants in the Households of Bahá'u'lláh and the Bab

2006-05-08 Thread Sandra
MEMORANDUM   From: Research DepartmentTo: The Universal House of Justice   2 February 2000   Servants in the Households of Bahá'u'lláh and the Bab   The Research Department as considered the questions raised by Mr. Peter Terry, in his email message of 2 December 1999. Mr. Terry states that

Re: "independent religion"

2006-05-12 Thread Sandra
Perhaps this will clarify "independent religion" as defined by the Egypt's religious Tribunal and described by Shoghi Effendi.    Sandra     Decision of Egyptian Tribunal Of all the diverse issues which today are gradually tending to consolidate and extend the bounds of the Revelation

RE: inspiration or revelation?

2006-05-30 Thread Sandra
of ... in a literal sense.   I would also consider that the term "revealed" in reference to 'Abdu'l-Bahá's personal tablets to individuals falls into the the category of the 2nd or 3rd meaning of reveal.  See below.   Lovingly, Sandra   reveal Function: transitive verb 1: to

Link to articles...

2006-07-22 Thread Sandra
Try this link for these articles:   Bahai faithful unshaken by rockets in Israel   and   Haifa's Baha'i temple - a tempting target for Hizbullah?   http://conflict-in-the-middle-east.blogspot.com/     The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments thereto ("e-mail") is sen

Newsweek article on Web "Are These the End Times?"

2006-08-01 Thread Sandra
Are These the End Times?   The coauthor of the popular ‘Left Behind’ series explains why he believes Christ will return in our lifetimes.   WEB EXCLUSIVE By Brian Braiker, Newsweek July 28, 2006  http://msnbc.msncom/id/14083809/site/newsweek/     The information contained in thi

RE: All are the leaves of one tree...

2006-09-03 Thread Sandra
12 May 1912, at Meeting of International Peace Forum, in the Grace Methodist Episcopal Church - New York.  Notes taken by Esther Foster.   lovingly,  Sandra           The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments thereto ("e-mail") is sent by the Johnson County Commu

The Fourth Faith?

2006-09-15 Thread Sandra
Interesting article about the Faith In Egypt Today.   The Fourth Faith? http://egypttoday.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=6918   "They pray, fast, have their own holy book and prophet, but have yet to gain the acceptance of any of the three major monotheistic religions — much less get formal

Re: Comment from a seeker - - - misery and God

2004-02-11 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
Seeker: <>I have to start with a concept of God. For now it does not include the notion of a loving, personal and "interactive" being. ( As an aside, Socrates claimed God got bored with humanity and went elsewhere.). There is far too much misery, caused by both nature and human activity, built

Paradise Lite

2004-02-09 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
Paradise Lite In heaven, you'll be thinner, happier, and smarter -or so Americans think. http://slate.msn.com/id/2095002/fr/ifr/ "Instead of angelic choirs, it now seems, we will be greeted in heaven by the sound of a billion voices, all talking about themselves." _

RE: Gay Marriage and politics

2004-02-11 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
in conversions to Islam.) Certainly, we are teaching our children and youth that all are equal in the sight of God - the difficulty is helping them to distinguish patterns of behaviour that Honor God; from those that do not. Just my thoughts. on this very emotional and difficult issue. Lovingly,

Re: Comment from a seeker - long

2004-02-11 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
aith - Abdu'l-Baha Section, p. 274) Every question your friend has can be addressed through the Writings. Perhaps the members of this list can assist - one question at a time. As for me, I'll do some research... Lovingly, Sandra __ Y

Re: nuancing the Guardian

2004-03-02 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
ent and access to the Writings via the Internet.  As Ruhiyyih Khanum said, describing the Guardian's approach to writing in The Priceless Pearl:  "He never compromised with the ignorance of his readers but expected them, in their thirst for knowledge, to overcome their ignoran

Re: I am the Way...No one cometh & "NO ONE COMETH TO ANY FIRESIDE"! BUT WITH THESE THREE QUOTATIONS,

2004-03-05 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
ed." (Abdu'l-Baha, Baha'i World Faith - Abdu'l-Baha Section, p. 321-22) "Today the force for Unity is the Holy Spirit of Bahá'u'lláh. He manifested this spirit of Unity." (Abdu'l-Baha, Abdu'l-Baha in London, p. 54) With deep affection and sincere

Re: Teaching: 200 year priority

2004-03-06 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
confined to teaching the Cause of God.   --`Abdu'l-Bahá,  11- Feb - 1914     This quote is not listed in a search of Ocean and True Seeker files.   Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscr

Re: Teaching: 200 year priority

2004-03-06 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
is no comparable statement or comment in the Writings; which is one way to compare some of the passages in Promulgation of Peace for instance. Lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscr

Re: Teaching: 200 year priority

2004-03-06 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
saved it as a jpeg. and I now see that the year was 11 Feb 1916 - -NOT 1914 as I previously wrote. If anyone wants to see the "emf." I can send it as an attachment. Request: 200 Years.emf OR I might delet any others as Unsolicited e-mail. Sandra

RE: Terms vs. Concepts

2004-03-09 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
are suggesting. Thanks! Lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Baha'i Studies is available through the following: Mail - mailto:[EM

Re: Terms vs. Concepts

2004-03-10 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
feeling is that most people do. Their "approach" may not be recognizable as "scientific methodology" and, they would most likely reject any suggestion that it IS. I think of it as using our inherent rational faculty so that we can articulate a

Re: Terms vs. Concepts

2004-03-10 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
mments. On the other hand, if the speaker is being deliberately vague - it is probably best to simply dismiss what they are saying until their position is made clear through further comments or behavior indicating their true motive. Lovingly, Sandra ___

Naw-Ruz

2004-03-19 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
light of the love of God in the hearts thus the rays of the heavenly teachings may begem and brighten the states of America like the infinitude of immensity with the stars of the Most Great Guidance. Abdu'l-Baha, Tablets of the Divine Plan, p. 4 Have joyous celebrations! S

Baha'i Language Educators SIG Call for Papers

2004-03-31 Thread Sandra Fotos
(please pass this on to any interested colleagues!) The Baha'i Language Educators (BLE) Special Interest Group (SIG) of the Association for Baha'i Studies, North America invites you to submit proposals for presentations, workshops, colloquia or roundtable activities for its annual meeting at th

Re: Letters of the Living

2004-04-03 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
David writes: <> Just wondering if we have any references from people like 'Abdu'l-Baha or Shoghi Effendi referring to specific people as Letters of the Living. <> Happy to be of assistance... Lovingly, Sandra "As to those whose supreme privilege it was to be enro

Re: Letters of the Living

2004-04-03 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
tle of Tahirih. By these names they were all subsequently addressed by the Báb in the Tablets He revealed for each one of them." (Shoghi Effendi, God Passes By, p. 32) Ahang, can you offer an opinion on how identification of the Eighteen might be resolved eventually? {...thinking of the Twe

Re: Letters of the Living

2004-04-05 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
all 18 were present; as the Guardian doesn't state that specifically.'' "... By these names they were all subsequently addressed by the Báb in the Tablets He revealed for each one of them." (Shoghi Effendi, God Passes By, p. 32) Lovingly, Sandra

Infallibility of the Guardian & Divine Guidance

2004-04-06 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
ugh first the Master, and then the Guardians. If a person can accept Bahá'u'lláh's function, it should not present any difficulty to them to also accept what He has ordained in a Divinely guided individual in matters pertaining to the Faith." (Sho

Fw: Null hypothesis

2004-04-11 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
quot;  The"burden of proof" lies within the individual to accept orreject the *truth* of the Revelation...Lovingly,  Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to ma

Re: "Yet His Writings are simple to understand"

2004-04-12 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
e in the Compilation on the "Fear of God" by Ehsan Bayat here: http://bahai-library.com/unpubl.compilations/fear.god.html Lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank

Re: Martyrdom of the Bab : understandings and misunderstandings

2004-05-12 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
the confines of the senses. The power of the rational mind is the power of the soul over the senses. This cycle is radiating love and the bestowals of God are descending like unto rain. Man's glory lies in the difference between him and the an

Re: Just a few items I wanted to mention

2004-05-25 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
Hi Don, >From Merriam-Webster Online: http://www.m-w.com/ Try this one: 2 : a state of moral degradation or spiritual dejection - sloughy /-E/ adjective [ Which sounds like slou ] And this: Main Entry: draught , draughty Pronunciation: 'dr[a']f-tE [ which sounds like dra

Re: TV, etc. / Community vitality / People of capacity

2004-06-02 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
ur global family. In truth we should be rejoicing and proclaiming the unfoldment of a new World Order; in whatever capacity our knowledge, skills, and abilities allow. Lovingly, Sandra >From the Guardian: "In the vastness and diversity of its Holy Writ; in the number of its martyrs; i

Re: Rev. 11:3

2004-06-10 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
Dear Ahang, You commented: Could you please provide chapter and verse in the Quran ? Gratefully, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, send a blank email to mailto:[

Re: Rev. 11:3

2004-06-10 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
e to devote to learning these languages; being on this list and in this company is an invaluable experience for me to not only learn more but to also have the desire and find the encouragement to delve deeper into the Writings, myself. So, agai

Re: Rev. 11:3

2004-06-10 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
(Shoghi Effendi, The Promised Day is Come) Following are some quotes I found pertaining to Quddus: Lovingly, Sandra "Evenings, Bahá'u'lláh, Quddus and Tahirih would come together. In those days the fact that the Báb was the Qá'im had not yet been proclaimed; it wa

RE: Rev. 11:3 Liars, deniers, and a myriad truths

2004-06-10 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
t last: for many be called, but few chosen." ] of this quote from Bahá'u'lláh: This then led me to review the word "myriad" having seen it often in the Writings. The following quotes reaffirm my conviction that there are many and diverse truths to be revealed in all th

Re: Merchants of Babylon

2004-06-15 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
heady stuff! .and we know where that can lead. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To subs

Re: The purpose of Baha'u'llah's suffering

2004-06-21 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
take counsel together.." because one of the prerequisites is "long-suffering". How often do we consider these virtues when we are electing our administrative representatives; particularly in the West where we tend to think of long-suffering as some sort of chastisement? Perhaps the k

Counsellor Birkland's talk -ABS Conference

2004-07-20 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
x27;s Conference and was delighted that there will be so many I've met or would enjoy meeting - yourself included.  It may mean postponing some work on the house - but, I'm eager to attend, so I'm working on a plan...   Lovingly,  Sandra  

... the under world reflects the upper world...

2004-08-06 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
á in the "Some Answered Questions" gives us a thorough and true analysis of the problem of evil. You should preferably refer to that book for further explanation on that point." (From letter written on behalf of the Guardian to

RE: ... the under world reflects the upper world...

2004-08-07 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
il.  Love/Hate.  Peace/War.  Setting aside historical/political impact (if possible) I would like others to comment on their understanding of Good and Evil as forces of influence -scientifically speaking...  ; )   Lovingly,  Sandra         __ You are su

Re: Reflection

2004-08-18 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
pon everyone. The knowledge of such sciences, however, should be acquired as can profit the peoples of the earth, and not those which begin with words and end with words." (Baha'u'llah, Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 26) I believe the following quotes from the Iqan and further,

Re: Reflection

2004-08-18 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
growth. The beauty of sharing opinions (acquired knowledge) and insights (intuitive understanding) is that our perspective is expanded and we see the many facets of truth. Lovingly, Sandra PS: Thanks to both you and Brent for all the references you sent on re: under/upper world. Busy time

Re: hyperbole

2004-08-19 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
Dear Mark, Some more hyperbole for you... Pygmies being eaten by rebels in Congo's ongoing war, UN reveals The Scotsman - January 9, 2003 http://news.scotsman.com/international.cfm?id=25452003 still... Lovingly, Sandra __ You are subsc

Re: hyperbole,

2004-08-20 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
The remainder of that quote could be a reference back to the earlier more specific statement. The SDC quote might be a little problematic, when one thinks of our own efforts to uplift the social and economic needs in 3rd world countries. It's back to "purity of motive" ... I thi

Re: hyperbole

2004-08-20 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
e: 1 : a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn 2 : trenchant wit, irony, or sarcasm used to expose and discredit vice or folly Lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: Reflections re:hyperbole

2004-08-20 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
377.   Can you give me a source for the Universal House of Justice comment on "hyperbole" ?   Lovingly,  Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL P

Re: Reflections re:hyperbole

2004-08-22 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
y effulgence. By God, the True One! I am Trustworthiness and the revelation thereof, and the beauty thereof. (Baha'u'llah, Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 136) Lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:[EMAIL

Subscribe digest

2004-08-26 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
  __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, use subscribe bahai-st in the message body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Baha'i Studies is available thro

Re: Grounds for divorce

2004-09-23 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
ab-i-Aqdas. Those references follow the quotes. lovingly, Sandra In the strict legal sense there are no "grounds" for a Bahá'í divorce. No question of misbehavior of either party is involved and the only condition under which a Bahá'í divorce may be considered is the irreconcil

Meaning of Arabic word...

2004-10-25 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
ays anticipated giving the name to a daughter. She didn't know the origin. I've done some research and found both spellings on the internet all indicating an Arabic connection. Baby and mother doing well... no serious complications, thank

Re: Modified Abstract

2004-10-31 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
etween the cohesion in the mineral kingdom (and particulars in vegetable kingdom) both of which are ordained through Divine will and NOT particular/individual will; and, that of the human species -who has yet to arrive at cohesion through "free will" alone...

Re: Modified Abstract

2004-10-31 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
rticulars or as a structured "society" are a reflection of the ability (singularly or collectively) to recongnize Divine Will. And, that can only be achieved in limited degrees through the Revelations of the Manifestations of God. lovingly, Sandra ___

Re: Modified Abstract

2004-11-03 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
longing to the same category (such as society). Particulars, not structurizations or universals, are realities." lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, send a blank email to mailto:[E

Re: Modified Abstract

2004-11-03 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
t recognize I don't have the ability to "challenge" you on this... but, I fear if I were in your position I'd be painting myself into the proverbial corner. Therefore, I'm intrigued and curious to see where your theory leads... Sandra __

Re: Modified Abstract

2004-11-04 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
fair to say that the process isn't without error... (haven't read Hacking...obviously) So, how do we reconcile that with Divine Will - which is infallible? (In terms of "Naming"...) lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed

Re: structurizationism

2004-11-21 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
tely, so does Abdu'l-Baha... see SAQ pgs: 202-208. Nonetheless, in consideration of a structurization that could/might be "labeled" I would say that would be UNITY. Lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: m

RE: posting question about Recognition Manifestation

2004-11-21 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
IN THE NAME OF HIM WHO IS THE SUPREME RULER OVER ALL THAT HATH BEEN AND ALL THAT IS TO BE The first duty prescribed by God for His servants is the recognition of Him Who is the Dayspring of His Revelation and the Fountain of His laws, Who representeth the Godhead in both the Kingdom of His Cau

Re: posting question about Recognition Manifestation

2004-11-21 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
x27;ve located seem to address the willingness to serve humanity (if you will) and exemplify the Teachings by our deeds. Service in isolation would not achieve the aim of sharing the Revelation of Baha'u'llah by word or deed, as appealing as that might be! lovingly, Sandra A few more

Re: posting question about Recognition Manifestation

2004-11-23 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
doubt we should encourage, support and honor such efforts -those that uplift the oppressed of humanity. Remembering that this particular passage is addressed to the Kings of the Earth. lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as:

Re: posting question about Recognition Manifestation

2004-11-24 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
quot;service" to the community. They were honored with a banquet and received a plaque. These were well publicized events and appreciated by the recipients as well as their family, friends, and colleagues; and the general public. To my knowledge, only one of these recipients, later embraced the

Re: posting question about Recognition Manifestation

2004-11-24 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
ved retribution. To "promote" simply means to "advance" or move forward/upwards that can be accomplished many ways in varying degrees. Used in the context of this discussion "service" (because it is self-motivated) could be anything from dropping coins in a box to

Giving thanks...

2004-11-25 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
Happy Thanksgiving! "...rest ye assured in the confirmations of the Merciful and the assistance of the Most High; become ye sanctified above and purified from this world and the inhabitants thereof; suffer your intentions to work for the good of all; cut your attachment to the earth and like un

Interesting article in NY Times

2004-12-10 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
Interesting article in NY Times: Muslim Scholars Increasingly Debate Unholy War http://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/10/international/middleeast/10islam.html?th __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.com To unsubscribe, send

Re: Not Exhausted

2004-12-12 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
e contending sects and factions into which they have fallen into a universal Fellowship, functioning within the framework, and in accordance with the precepts, of a divinely conceived, a world-unifying, a world-redeeming Order."  (Shoghi Effendi, God Passes By, p. 100)   With your i

Eternal Truth -1-

2004-12-12 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
"But hear, O My brother, My plaint against them that claim to be associated with God and with the Manifestations of His knowledge, and yet follow their corrupt inclinations, consume the substance of their neighbour, are given to wine, commit murder, defraud and slander each other, hurl calumnie

Eternal Truth -2-

2004-12-12 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
"Though the purpose of Him Who is the Eternal Truth hath been to confer everlasting life upon all men, and ensure their security and peace, yet witness how they have arisen to shed the blood of His loved ones, and have pronounced on Him the sentence of death." (Baha'u'llah, Gleanings from the W

Eternal Truth -3-

2004-12-12 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
"Dost thou believe thou hast the power to frustrate His Will, to hinder Him from executing His judgment, or to deter Him from exercising His sovereignty? Pretendest thou that aught in the heavens or in the earth can resist His Faith? No, by Him Who is the Eternal Truth! Nothing whatsoever in th

Re: The Baha'i Praises of Islam

2004-12-16 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
follow and spread those teachings by word and deed. It is through practice that we gain understanding and advance the spirituality of humankind acknowledging our common bond. lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailt

Clarification (I hope)

2004-12-17 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
understanding, they arose to perpetrate such unseemly acts (Baha'u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 18-19) Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.com To unsubscr

Universal

2004-12-19 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
Should they assert that the "Revelation" of God signifieth a "Universal Revelation," it is clear and evident that such revelation already existeth in all things. The truth of this We have already established, inasmuch as We have demonstrated that all things are the recipients and revealers of t

Progressive Revelation

2004-12-20 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
s in Persia. This divinely purposed delay in the revelation of the basic laws of God for this age, and the subsequent gradual implementation of their provisions, illustrate the principle of progressive revelation which applies even within the mini

RE: Progressive Revelation

2004-12-20 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
vancing) revelations of the Manifestations of God. Granted, the Guardian elaborates on the progressive aspects of the Revelation as received by Baha'u'llah. Thanks much! lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studie

Re: Clarification (I hope)

2004-12-20 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
ose who may be "educated" but choose to rely on the study of others rather than investigate the scripture for themselves. lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.com To unsubscribe, s

Re: Progressive Revelation

2004-12-21 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
ondrous System -- the like of which mortal eyes have never witnessed. (Baha'u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 136) lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.

RE: Clarification and Progressive Revelation and Peace

2004-12-23 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
him choose the path to his Lord." (Baha'u'llah, Baha'i Prayers, p. 209) lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.com To unsubscribe, send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTE

Re: Clarification and Progressive Revelation and Peace

2004-12-23 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
he Kitab-i-Iqan, p. 147) So, essentially, the position of Baha'u'llah's followers is the same as Abel's: "If thou dost stretch thy hand against me, to slay me, it is not for me to stretch my hand against thee to slay thee: for I do fear Allah, the cherisher of the wor

Re: Clarification and Progressive Revelation and Peace

2004-12-25 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
e leave of Him Who is the Lord of Hosts, they that have drawn nigh unto God have been able to subdue and conquer the citadels of the hearts of men." (Baha'u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 272) lovingly, Sandra __

Re: Bahai jihad? Re: Men and Women equal?

2004-12-25 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
(Baha'u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 330) Lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.com To unsubscribe, send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] T

Article: -When Islam Breaks Down-

2004-12-25 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
Here is a link to a thought provoking article in light of recent discussions on the list. I would be interested in any comments, particularly with regard to prevalence of arranged marriages in current Muslim society. Sandra -When Islam Breaks Down- By: Theodore Dalrymple - City Journal

Re: Holy of Holies = Perennial Wisdom?,

2004-12-26 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
02: http://www.escribe.com/religion/bahaist/m8937.html Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.com To unsubscribe, send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, use subscribe bahai-st in the message

Re: Perennial Bab?

2004-12-28 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
he Primal Point, (the Gate) between Cycles. This in no way diminishes His Revelation which was essential in this transition from one cycle to the next. lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.c

Re: Perennial Bab?

2004-12-28 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
the material (scientific) capabilities of humanity have advanced to such a degree (and, continue to do so) that it has become necessary to find solutions that will insure the continued survival of humanity, as inhabitants of one planet. lovingly, Sandra _

Re: Questions about Omniscience and related matters

2004-12-28 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
tation of Divine power. Every single letter proceeding out of the mouth of God is indeed a mother letter, and every word uttered by Him Who is the Well Spring of Divine Revelation is a mother word, and His Tablet a Mother Tablet. Well is it with them that apprehend this truth. (Baha'u&#x

Re: Perennial Bab?

2004-12-28 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
less qualified? Is there a Quranic mandate for acceptance of their rulings? Lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.com To unsubscribe, send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe

Re: Questions about Omniscience and related matters

2004-12-30 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
without one? <> Why else would Abdu'l-Baha use an interpreter ? Lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.com To unsubscribe, send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe,

re: Questions about Omniscience and related matters

2004-12-30 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
various images describe the "form" or appearance of the "Most Great Spirit" as visualized/imagined by each of the Manifestations. Lovingly, Sandra You wrote: <> It is my understanding that there was no Maiden. Shoghi Effendi writes of Baha'u'llah's vision of

Re: Abdu'l-Baha's knowledge of English

2005-01-01 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
Susan: <>Dear Ron and Sandra, I think Abdu'l-Baha's knowledge of English may well have been adequate to understand people without an interpreter much of the time, at least by the time He left America. I suspect speaking English back to them may have been more of a pro

The "smell test"...

2005-01-04 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
Dear Gilberto, You wrote: <> But at the same time, among the many different religious discussions one can have, some "smell" different. <> Below is a excerpt from a brief compilation I did in 2003 which I think of as Baha'u'llah's "smell test&

Re: Past Revelations

2005-01-07 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
one becomes familiar with the Constancy of Divine Revelation throughout, the result is increased confirmation and certitude in the single Voice of God guiding humankind. If you feel strongly, and it seems so, that Islam satisfies the longings of your soul and is sufficient to your spiritual need

A site dedicated to Indonesian tsunami victims

2005-01-08 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
A site dedicated to Indonesian tsunami victims We Are One - photo/music essay and before and after visuals http://www.hiddengifts.org/we_are_one/ __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.com To unsubscribe, send a blank

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