On Fri, 28 Jan 2005 14:17:36 -0600, Mark A. Foster <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Susan, > > At 10:43 AM 1/28/2005, you wrote: > >>That's because the definition above is not our understanding of moral > >>relativism. We understand that morality 'relates' to concrete > >>circumstances, it isn't just an absolute ideal up in the sky somewhere.<< > > Yes.
I'm not sure I would identify with the idea of an "absolute ideal up in the sky somewhere". From my perspective, Islam is a very pragmatic realistic religion. Alot of emphasis is put on the fact that the Quran was revealed in stages and lived example of the prophet. On top of that, many of the commandments are explicitly given exceptions due to duress or other circumstances. Peace Gilberto "My people are hydroponic" __________________________________________________ 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 body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Baha'i Studies is available through the following: Mail - mailto:bahai-st@list.jccc.edu Web - http://list.jccc.edu/read/?forum=bahai-st News - news://list.jccc.edu/bahai-st Public - http://www.escribe.com/religion/bahaist Old Public - http://www.mail-archive.com/bahai-st@list.jccc.net New Public - http://www.mail-archive.com/bahai-st@list.jccc.edu
