Translation of quote in French please...
Would someone please translate the following quote for me ? Il existe deux facons de vivre ta vie. Tu peux penser que las miracles n'existent pas. Mais tu peux penser que tout est un miracle. It is attributed to Albert Einstein Thank you so much! 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 entity named above. The information may be protected by federal and state privacy and disclosures acts or other legal rules. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are notified that retention, dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error please immediately notify JCCC by email reply and immediately and permanently delete this e-mail message and any attachments thereto. Thank you. __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: send subscribe bahai-st in the message body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: http://list.jccc.edu:8080/read/all_forums/subscribe?name=bahai-st Baha'i Studies is available through the following: Mail - mailto:bahai-st@list.jccc.edu Web - http://list.jccc.edu:8080/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/bahai-st@list.jccc.edu
Re: What is this knowledge?
In the treasuries of the knowledge of God there lieth concealed a knowledge which, when applied, will largely, though not wholly, eliminate fear. This knowledge, however, should be taught from childhood, as it will greatly aid in its elimination. Whatever decreaseth fear increaseth courage. Dear Larry, What I find intriguing about this quote is the admonition that: This knowledge, however, should be taught from childhood, as it will greatly aid in its [fear] elimination. Generally our approach with children is to place the emphasis on love and unity; on the Promise and not the Threat as defined in the following: The word of God which the Supreme Pen hath recorded on the eighth leaf of the Most Exalted Paradise is the following: Schools must first train the children in the principles of religion, so that the Promise and the Threat recorded in the Books of God may prevent them from the things forbidden and adorn them with the mantle of the commandments; but this in such a measure that it may not injure the children by resulting in ignorant fanaticism and bigotry. (Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 68) Also, from Epistle to the Son of the Wolf: The fear of God hath ever been the prime factor in the education of His creatures. Well is it with them that have attained thereunto. (Baha'u'llah, Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 27) Verily I say: The fear of God hath ever been a sure defence and a safe stronghold for all the peoples of the world. It is the chief cause of the protection of mankind, and the supreme instrument for its preservation. Indeed, there existeth in man a faculty which deterreth him from, and guardeth him against, whatever is unworthy and unseemly, and which is known as his sense of shame. This, however, is confined to but a few; all have not possessed, and do not possess, it. (Baha'u'llah, Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 27) and, more: In truth, religion is a radiant light and an impregnable stronghold for the protection and welfare of the peoples of the world, for the fear of God impelleth man to hold fast to that which is good, and shun all evil. (Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 125) The essence of wisdom is the fear of God, the dread of His scourge and punishment, and the apprehension of His justice and decree. (Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 155) In Four Valleys, Baha'u'llah wrote: And if he feareth not God, God will make him to fear all things; whereas all things fear him who feareth God. (Baha'u'llah, The Four Valleys, p. 57) Just sharing my thoughts... 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 the individual or entity named above. The information may be protected by federal and state privacy and disclosures acts or other legal rules. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are notified that retention, dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error please immediately notify JCCC by email reply and immediately and permanently delete this e-mail message and any attachments thereto. Thank you. __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: send subscribe bahai-st in the message body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: http://list.jccc.edu:8080/read/all_forums/subscribe?name=bahai-st Baha'i Studies is available through the following: Mail - mailto:bahai-st@list.jccc.edu Web - http://list.jccc.edu:8080/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/bahai-st@list.jccc.edu
Re: UN Adopts Historic Statement on Native Rights
Albert Verbrugh wrote: Wow, Richard! You are Amazing. You are the only person who has seen the significance of this event. The Baha'i International Community over the years since 1982 had lot's to say about this. Not to many Baha'is are knowledgeable to see the significance of this event. the list masters t Bahai_Community rejected the article because they could not see how it related to the Baha'i faith. Regards, Albert * * * * * * * * I agree! See the following... lovingly, Sandra If the Bahá'ís want to be really effective in teaching the Cause they need to discuss intelligently, intellectually, the present condition of the world and its problems. We need Bahá'í scholars, not only people far, far more deeply aware of what our teachings really are, but also well-read and well-educated people, capable of correlating our teachings to the current thoughts of the leaders of society. (5 July 1949 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi Compilations, The Compilation of Compilations vol II, p. 272) We Bahá'ís should, in other words, arm our minds with knowledge in order to better demonstrate to, especially, the educated classes, the truths enshrined in our Faith. (From a letter dated 5 July 1949 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer) (Compilations, The Individual and Teaching - Raising the Divine Call, p. 28) 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 entity named above. The information may be protected by federal and state privacy and disclosures acts or other legal rules. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are notified that retention, dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error please immediately notify JCCC by email reply and immediately and permanently delete this e-mail message and any attachments thereto. Thank you. __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: send subscribe bahai-st in the message body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: http://list.jccc.edu:8080/read/all_forums/subscribe?name=bahai-st Baha'i Studies is available through the following: Mail - mailto:bahai-st@list.jccc.edu Web - http://list.jccc.edu:8080/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/bahai-st@list.jccc.edu
Re: Recent House letter
David wrote: My guess of what Shoghi Effendi meant when he spoke of varied elements in the community would relate to the skills different people can offer. Certainly not to making sure we have a diverse mix of ethnic groups on the Assembly. I think the Guardian's intentions are made clear in the following: If any discrimination is at all to be tolerated, it should be a discrimination not against, but rather in favor of the minority, be it racial or otherwise. . . . So great and vital is this principle that in such circumstances, as when an equal number of ballots have been cast in an election . . . [and] are balanced between the various races, faiths or nationalities within the community, priority should unhesitatingly be accorded the party representing the minority, and this for no other reason except to stimulate and encourage it, and afford it an opportunity to further the interests of the community. (Shoghi Effendi, The Advent of Divine Justice, p. 34) Bearing in mind the extreme desirability of having the minority elements participate and share responsibility in the conduct of Bahá'í activity, it should be the duty of every Bahá'í community so to arrange its affairs that in cases where individuals belonging to the diverse minority elements within it are already qualified and fulfill the necessary requirements, Bahá'í representative institutions, be they Assemblies, conventions, conferences, or committees, may have represented on them as many of these diverse elements, racial or otherwise, as possible. Shoghi Effendi, The Advent of Divine Justice, pp. 35-36 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 entity named above. The information may be protected by federal and state privacy and disclosures acts or other legal rules. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are notified that retention, dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error please immediately notify JCCC by email reply and immediately and permanently delete this e-mail message and any attachments thereto. Thank you. __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.com Unsubscribe: send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: send subscribe bahai-st in the message body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: http://list.jccc.edu:8080/read/all_forums/subscribe?name=bahai-st Baha'i Studies is available through the following: Mail - mailto:bahai-st@list.jccc.edu Web - http://list.jccc.edu:8080/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
Equality is a Chimera!
For Marleen...
1866. Equality is a Chimera!
Equality is a chimera! It is entirely impracticable! Even if equality could be
achieved it could not continue -- and if its existence were possible, the whole
order of the world be destroyed. The law of order must always obtain in the
world of humanity. Heaven has so decreed in the world of humanity. Heaven has
so decreed in the creation of man.
('Abdu'l-Bahá: Paris Talks, p. 132, London, 1961 ed.) (Compilations, Lights of
Guidance, p. 549)
1209. One Must learn to Control Animal Impulses, Not be a Slave to Them
In considering the effect of obedience to the laws on individual lives, one
must remember that the purpose of this life is to prepare the soul for the
next. Here one must learn to control and direct one's animal impulses, not to
be a slave to 360 them. Life in this world is a succession of tests and
achievements, of falling short and of making new spiritual advances. Sometimes
the course may seem very hard, but one can witness, again and again, that the
soul who steadfastly obeys the Law of Bahá'u'lláh, however hard it may seem,
grows spiritually, while the one who compromises with the law for the sake of
his own apparent happiness is seen to have been following a chimera: he does
not attain the happiness he sought, he retards his spiritual advance and often
brings new problems upon himself.
(From a letter of the Universal House of Justice to an individual believer,
excerpts from letter to all National Spiritual Assemblies, February 6, 1973)
(Compilations, Lights of Guidance, p. 359)
Two points bear emphasizing in all these issues. One is that the abolition of
war is not simply a matter of signing treaties and protocols; it is a complex
task requiring a new level of commitment to resolving issues not customarily
associated with the pursuit of peace. Based on political agreements alone, the
idea of collective security is a chimera. The other point is that the primary
challenge in dealing with issues of peace is to raise the context to the level
of principle, as distinct from pure pragmatism. For, in essence, peace stems
from an inner state supported by a spiritual or moral attitude, and it is
chiefly in evoking this attitude that the possibility of enduring solutions can
be found.
(The Universal House of Justice, 1985 Oct, The Promise of World Peace, p. 3)
30. Governments and their partners must bear in mind that material equality is
neither achievable nor desirable. Absolute equality is a chimera. At various
points along the way, there will nevertheless be the necessity for the
redistribution of some of the world's wealth. For, indeed, it is becoming
increasingly obvious that unbridled capitalism does not provide the answer
either. Some regulation and redistribution is necessary to promote material
justice. In this regard, a tax on income is, in principle, one of the fairest
and most equitable means. There must also be a role for the voluntary sharing
of wealth -- both at an individual and an institutional level. Equal
opportunities for economic advancement and progress, however, must be woven
into the very fabric of the new order. Ultimately, the most important
regulation on any economic system is the moral regulation that begins in the
hearts and minds of people
(Baha'i International Community, 1995 Oct, Turning Point For All Nations)
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Re: Luck and salvation
Dear Barbara, Perhaps this is the quote you are thinking of... Sandra He should forgive the sinful, and never despise his low estate, for none knoweth what his own end shall be. How often hath a sinner attained, at the hour of death, to the essence of faith, and, quaffing the immortal draught, hath taken his flight unto the Concourse on high! And how often hath a devout believer, at the hour of his soul's ascension, been so changed as to fall into the nethermost fire! Baha'u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh p. 263-268 - True Seeker Barbara wrote: I don't know where I picked it up, but I recall reading/hearing that at the moment of death a person makes a choice to turn toward God or away from God. It doesn't matter how they lived their life, at that moment a choice is made. So someone who lived a life of service to the Faith can turn away from God, which I take to mean regrets leaving this life, and someone who lead a very material life can see the light and turn toward God at that moment. 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 entity named above. The information may be protected by federal and state privacy and disclosures acts or other legal rules. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are notified that retention, dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error please immediately notify JCCC by email reply and immediately and permanently delete this e-mail message and any attachments thereto. Thank you. __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.com Unsubscribe: send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: send subscribe bahai-st in the message body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: http://list.jccc.edu:8080/read/all_forums/subscribe?name=bahai-st Baha'i Studies is available through the following: Mail - mailto:bahai-st@list.jccc.edu Web - http://list.jccc.edu:8080/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
