Re: Modified Abstract
Hi Mark You wrote: What I am trying to do is to distinguish between particulars, universals (or categories), and structurizations: This came across clearly in the modified abstract. First time around I was completely lost... The 1st paragraph of the modified was for me a conglomeration of words outside my normal vocabulary - but I was confident that your target audience would know what you were talking about... Then, to my surprise, I completely understood the remaining 4 paragraphs... especially from a Baha'i perspective... In thelast paragraph you mention individualized spirits in the vegetable kingdom. I'm particularly curious how youmight makea connectionbetween the cohesion in the mineral kingdom (and particulars in vegetable kingdom) both of which are ordained through Divine will and NOT particular/individualwill; and, that of the human species -who has yet to arrive at cohesion through "freewill" alone... lovingly, Sandra __ 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 through the following: Mail - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] New Public - http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Modified Abstract
Hi, Sandra, At 03:21 AM 10/31/2004, you wrote: Then, to my surprise, I completely understood the remaining 4 paragraphs... especially from a Baha'i perspective... What is your take on it? In the last paragraph you mention individualized spirits in the vegetable kingdom. I'm particularly curious how you might make a connection between 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. Well, of course we, as humans, do not come into existence as a result of our own wills either. IMO, the mineral substance (universally) is **itself** the particular in relation to the mineral spirit. Then different combinations of atomic substance can become particularized in relation to acts of structurization. Mark A. Foster * http://markfoster.net Sacred cows make the best hamburger -- Mark Twain and Abbie Hoffman __ 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 through the following: Mail - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] New Public - http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Modified Abstract
Hi, Richard, At 07:55 PM 10/31/2004, you wrote: How are the strong and weak magnetic forces, gravity and light classified in your system? Well, as far as I have a system grin, I assume that magnetic forces and gravity are mineral structurizations. Off the top of my head, I would say that light is related to magnetic forces (EMS). Is evolution classified as a force or as a process in your system? IMO, the different evolutions are dynamic structurizations. Mark A. Foster * http://markfoster.net Sacred cows make the best hamburger -- Mark Twain and Abbie Hoffman __ 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 through the following: Mail - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] New Public - http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Modified Abstract
Hi (again) Mark, You wrote to Richard: IMO, the different evolutions are dynamic structurizations. I agree with this also. My personal feeling is that Creation in all it's forms was structuralized (your terminology) ...normally, I would say: set in motion... by the One Creator we know as God. While all known existence has a motivating spirit only the human species was endowed with cognition through a rational mind and soul in additin to spirit. Having that capacity, humans are able to exercise free will. In doing so, they/we can change the dynamics of structuralization in all earthly kingdoms. The mineral, vegetable, and animal kingdoms excercise (if you will) Radiant Acquiesence without cognition! Only humans, having the blessing and burden of knowledge, must distinguish between following Divine Will or assuming partnership. The choices we make whether as individuals, particulars 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 __ 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 through the following: Mail - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/[EMAIL PROTECTED] New Public - http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
