Re: ***SPAM*** Re: How will they cope?

2010-12-16 Thread Jari-Pekka Raitamaa
The Baha'i Studies Listserv It's explicit, but can't really say if it's weak or strong. I have never believed in God and can't understand why this question is even important. Gods existence wouldn't in any case be dependable on my believe to Him, so anyone else is free to believe in God without me.

Re: ***SPAM*** Re: How will they cope?

2010-12-15 Thread Jari-Pekka Raitamaa
The Baha'i Studies Listserv It isn't so much atheism that defines my relationship Bahá'í Faith, but my marxist conviction. I believe to religion as a part of social existence of man. Only religion that I could see as an progressive from its core has been Bahá'í Faith, and its believe in progressive

Re: ***SPAM*** Re: How will they cope?

2010-12-15 Thread Susan Maneck
The Baha'i Studies Listserv > I'm an atheist and I have tutored book 1 for an atheist. Now you've peaked my interest. It is possible for non-Baha'is to become tutors but I'm surprised an atheist would do this. Can you share with us how this happened? __

Re: ***SPAM*** Re: How will they cope?

2010-12-15 Thread Jari-Pekka Raitamaa
The Baha'i Studies Listserv I'm an atheist and I have tutored book 1 for an atheist. Praying is not part of our world view, so discussing about its importance and meaning was very important part of the book one. -JP 2010/12/15 Stephen Gray : > The Baha'i Studies Listserv > > What order did you fi

Re: {Spam?} A Question About Muhammad's Wives

2010-11-29 Thread Sen & Sonja
The Baha'i Studies Listserv One start is to gather the various traditions, which disagree about the age of Aisha when she was married. I discuss two of them on my blog here: http://senmcglinn.wordpress.com/email-archive/the-age-of-aisha/ but I know there are others. These two happen to come from

Re: {Spam?} Triumphalism, Domionism, Dominion Theology, Thenomy, Christian Reconstrutionism, etc.

2010-11-01 Thread Stephen Gray
rtion debate. Radical parental rights is not authoritarian. I do tend to go more towards childrens rights myself. From: Susan Maneck To: Baha'i Studies Sent: Thu, October 28, 2010 5:31:06 PM Subject: Re: {Spam?} Triumphalism, Domionism, Dominion Theolog

Re: {Spam?} Triumphalism, Domionism, Dominion Theology, Thenomy, Christian Reconstrutionism, etc.

2010-10-28 Thread Susan Maneck
x27;t sector, it's authoritarian. > > If it haapens in the private sector, it's not. > > > > > > From: Susan Maneck > To: Baha'i Studies > Sent: Thu, October 28, 2010 3:56:41 PM > Subject: Re: {Spam?} Triumphalism, Domionis

Re: {Spam?} Triumphalism, Domionism, Dominion Theology, Thenomy, Christian Reconstrutionism, etc.

2010-10-28 Thread Stephen Gray
Baha'i Studies Sent: Thu, October 28, 2010 3:56:41 PM Subject: Re: {Spam?} Triumphalism, Domionism, Dominion Theology, Thenomy, Christian Reconstrutionism, etc. The Baha'i Studies Listserv If the gov't says parents > can be strict with their kids, it's not. But if it was madated

Re: {Spam?} Triumphalism, Domionism, Dominion Theology, Thenomy, Christian Reconstrutionism, etc.

2010-10-28 Thread Susan Maneck
The Baha'i Studies Listserv If the gov't says parents > can be strict with their kids, it's not. But if it was madated it is. So it is okay for parents to stone their children as long as it isn't government mandated? __ You are subscribed to Baha'i

Re: {Spam?} Triumphalism, Domionism, Dominion Theology, Thenomy, Christian Reconstrutionism, etc.

2010-10-28 Thread Stephen Gray
The Baha'i Studies Listserv http://www.chp.ca/en/policy/platform.html Another good example. From: Susan Maneck To: Baha'i Studies Sent: Thu, October 28, 2010 2:30:42 PM Subject: Re: {Spam?} Triumphalism, Domionism, Dominion Theology, Thenomy,

Re: {Spam?} Triumphalism, Domionism, Dominion Theology, Thenomy, Christian Reconstrutionism, etc.

2010-10-28 Thread Stephen Gray
x27;s not the gov't being authoritarian. If the gov't says parents can be strict with their kids, it's not. But if it was madated it is. From: Susan Maneck To: Baha'i Studies Sent: Thu, October 28, 2010 2:30:42 PM Subject: Re: {Spam?} Triump

Re: {Spam?} Triumphalism, Domionism, Dominion Theology, Thenomy, Christian Reconstrutionism, etc.

2010-10-28 Thread Susan Maneck
ww.constitutionparty.com/party_platform.php > > Christian democracy doesn't seem authoritarian, actuallly it's been called > libertarian despite some elements of social conservatism. > > > > > From: Susan Maneck > To: Baha'i Stud

Re: {Spam?} Triumphalism, Domionism, Dominion Theology, Thenomy, Christian Reconstrutionism, etc.

2010-10-28 Thread Stephen Gray
usan Maneck To: Baha'i Studies Sent: Thu, October 28, 2010 2:14:30 PM Subject: Re: {Spam?} Triumphalism, Domionism, Dominion Theology, Thenomy, Christian Reconstrutionism, etc. The Baha'i Studies Listserv I notice it is based on the false premise that the Founding Fathers were evange

Re: {Spam?} Triumphalism, Domionism, Dominion Theology, Thenomy, Christian Reconstrutionism, etc.

2010-10-28 Thread Susan Maneck
The Baha'i Studies Listserv I notice it is based on the false premise that the Founding Fathers were evangelical Christians. In fact, the leading ones might better be described as Enlightenment Deists. On 10/28/10, Stephen Gray wrote: > The Baha'i Studies Listserv > http://www.constitutionparty.c

Re: {Spam?} Triumphalism, Domionism, Dominion Theology, Thenomy, Christian Reconstrutionism, etc.

2010-10-28 Thread Stephen Gray
The Baha'i Studies Listserv http://www.constitutionparty.com/party_platform.php That is the example, I am most familliar with From: Sen & Sonja To: Baha'i Studies Sent: Thu, October 28, 2010 1:49:52 PM Subject: Re: {Spam?} Triumphalism, Domio

Re: {Spam?} Triumphalism, Domionism, Dominion Theology, Thenomy, Christian Reconstrutionism, etc.

2010-10-28 Thread Sen & Sonja
The Baha'i Studies Listserv On 28 Oct 2010 at 11:09, Stephen Gray wrote: > Is it oppresive to have a > state religion in and of itself or to legislate morality? An established state religion is not in itself oppressive: it depends entirely on the terms of the establishment. What duties are requi

Re: {Spam?} Re: authorized Institutions

2010-08-31 Thread Sen & Sonja
The Baha'i Studies Listserv On 31 Aug 2010 at 10:14, Stephen Gray wrote: > The Baha'i Studies Listserv > http://reference.bahai.org/en/t/ab/ > > Which one's are which? Three of them: Abdu'l-Baha in London Paris Talks Promulgation of Universal Peace are not authenticated (although they do contai

Re: {Spam?} Sura Hafd and Sura Khal'

2010-08-11 Thread Sen & Sonja
The Baha'i Studies Listserv > Ubbay ibn Ka'b's codex seems to have included these two. Which city > was he from? He's Medinan http://web.youngmuslims.ca/online_library/books/ulum_al_quran/Ch2S3s2. htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubay_ibn_Ka%27b ___

[SPAM:56%] Re: seeking stories and writings about Maryam

2010-08-09 Thread Ahang Rabbani
The Baha'i Studies Listserv check out Goli Yazdani's article on the life and tablets for Maryam: http://oj.bahaistudies.net/OJBS_1_Shahzadeh_Four_Tablets_Maryam.pdf -- Ahang Rabbani, PhD http://ahang.rabbani.googlepages.com/ __ You are subscribed t

Antw:{Spam?} RE: Seal of the Prophets/ some more clarifications

2010-07-09 Thread A R M MC GLINN
The Baha'i Studies Listserv Op 08/07/10, shahram rohani schreef:> .We should accept Bab as a separate identity from Qaim.Op 08/07/10, shahram rohani  schreef:> We should accept Bab as a separate identity from Qaim.Perhaps it would be good to review what Baha'u'llah says in the Iqan about the mea

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2010-07-03 Thread David Regal
The Baha'i Studies Listserv The Yahoo account I'm using is sending a lot of posts from here to the spam folder.  Is there any way to change my settings so that all messages from this e-mail address go to my Inbox?  This would save me a bit of time.   Rega

Re: {Spam?} Prophetic Ranks in Shia Twelver Islam (Was: Seal of Prophets)

2010-07-01 Thread Susan Maneck
The Baha'i Studies Listserv > Not to read into you resonse, but it has room for John Carre-ite > interpretations. > Except Baha'u'llah never indicated He would be the last Revelator, He simply indicated another would not come for less than a thousand years. ___

Re: {Spam?} Prophetic Ranks in Shia Twelver Islam (Was: Seal of Prophets)

2010-07-01 Thread Stephen Gray
The Baha'i Studies Listserv Not to read into you resonse, but it has room for John Carre-ite interpretations. The Baha'i Studies Listserv Dear Stephen: you are supposing that there is a seal on prophecy, and trying to understand the Bahai Faith through shiah categories. Baha'u'llah says that

Re: {Spam?} Prophetic Ranks in Shia Twelver Islam (Was: Seal of Prophets)

2010-07-01 Thread Sen & Sonja
The Baha'i Studies Listserv Dear Stephen: you are supposing that there is a seal on prophecy, and trying to understand the Bahai Faith through shiah categories. Baha'u'llah says that the Manifestations are all the seal of the prophets, and expects new manifestations to come, so he obviously doe

Re: {Spam?} Re: Grace at Meals

2010-06-17 Thread Susan Maneck
The Baha'i Studies Listserv > My success in asking questions at the Bahai World Centre has not been > so good lately. Maybe I annoy them with too many hard questions! It would probably be more useful if a Baha'i asked these questions. __ You are sub

Re: {Spam?} Re: Grace at Meals

2010-06-17 Thread Sen & Sonja
The Baha'i Studies Listserv > Sen I found this custom of grace before meals very sweet and healthy. > When I read sometime ago that we cannot do it (Lights of Guidance), I > feel a little rude. I also find it healthy, and in accordance with Baha'u'llah's vision - and especially the Bab's vision

Re: {Spam?} Political views

2010-03-31 Thread Sen & Sonja
The Baha'i Studies Listserv You might answer: I made the best choice I could, based on my beliefs and priorities for the world and the country. They might then ask what the top issues are, what you think about them ... Sen __ You are subscribe

[Spam:50%] "Liberal Bible-Thumping" - The New York Times:

2005-05-15 Thread Barmak Kusha
  May 15, 2005 Liberal Bible-Thumping By NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF Even aside from his arguments that Jesus and Mary Magdalene were married and that St. Paul was a self-hating gay, the new book by a former Episcopal bishop of Newark is explosive. John Shelby Spong, the former bishop, tosses a hand

[Spam:50%] The Knowledge that Eliminates Fear

2005-02-12 Thread Firouz Anaraki
Dear FriendsAny thoughts on the following two quotations would be much appreciated. regards, Firouz   "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

[Spam:52%] Re: The object of life to a Baháí is to promote the oneness of mankind.

2004-11-15 Thread Hasan Elias
Thanks Kathy for the info and the letter, I love this letter of Ruhiyyih Khanum, I happy to see other bahá'is like it too.Kathy Gilbert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Beloved friends I know that some of you were interested in this question.If any of you would like the PDF form of these messages please

Re: [Spam:50%] Re: on US TV Reaching Christians? be they Protestants or Catholics

2004-08-15 Thread Hasan Elias
http://bahai-library.com/?file=ransom-kehler_haifa_talks.html KEITH: Then how shall we present the Master? What about the prophecy "The Son shall come in the glory of the Father, and that no man cometh unto the Father save through the Son." How can Bahá'u'lláh represent the second coming of the So

[Spam:50%] Re: on US TV Reaching Christians? be they Protestants or Catholics

2004-08-15 Thread Ehsan Bayat
Dear Friends,   you can find the complete article http://www.ankerberg.org/Articles/ATRI-Bible-School/Spring-Bible-School/spring-bible-school-cult-proof-5.htm   warmest wishes, Ehsan Bayat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: this lowly one khazeh does not know if you will receive this as i am not writing th

[Spam:57%] Re: Spiritual disease

2004-05-23 Thread David Friedman
Dear Susan, In the '60's Baha'u'llah had barely begun to proclaim His message among the Babis, so I'm not sure which rebukes you are talking about. The stuff about the people of the Bayan. > About that woman, I never heard that she was considered a Covenant-breaker. > > I was just saying that if a

[Spam:51%] re:giving to fund

2004-05-02 Thread firestorm
the ever wonderful david asks about sacrifice and the fund.many Baha'is have been exposed to the idea that sacrifice means to give up something lesserto get some more dear. this might be a nice way to suck in a few bux,but is bad lexicography.sacri fice means to make holy.and while the >ways< of s

[Spam:57%] RE: Entry by Troops

2004-04-13 Thread David Friedman
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Re: [Spam:73%] Viva Las Vegas

2004-02-18 Thread Don Calkins
Burl Barer, Brilliant Author wrote: > > At 09:37 PM 2/17/2004, Mark A. Foster wrote: > >Hi, Dr. Uncle Burl, > > > >I had wondered where you had gone to. > > Dr Uncle Burl, who is not a real Dr nor does he play one on television, > is currently living (more or less) in Sin City -- Las Vegas, Nev

[Spam:73%] Viva Las Vegas

2004-02-18 Thread Burl Barer, Brilliant Author
At 09:37 PM 2/17/2004, Mark A. Foster wrote: Hi, Dr. Uncle Burl, I had wondered where you had gone to. Dr Uncle Burl, who is not a real Dr nor does he play one on television, is currently living (more or less) in Sin City -- Las Vegas, Nevada where industry and nature work hand in hand to con