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 the indivi

Re: Sign of God on Earth

2005-11-18 Thread Sandra
manity 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 Community College ("JCCC")

Question: wife of Mohammed

2005-11-24 Thread Sandra
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 thereto ("e

Charles S. Peirce

2005-12-10 Thread Sandra
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 contained in this e-mail and any attachments theret

re: Charles S. Peirce

2005-12-10 Thread Sandra
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-mail and any attachments thereto ("e-mail

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

2006-01-29 Thread Sandra
will assuredly occur over the course ofa thousand years, by the Grace of God andthe enlightenment of thepeoples of Earth;the physical appearance of "...Him Who will be sent down..." could be the greatest test and spiritual challenge to the devout - if He were not an "Earth

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-Bah, the son of Bah'u'llh, wrote that two

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

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 Bah'u'llh 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 on

Re: independent religion

2006-05-12 Thread Sandra
ps 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 of Bah'u'llh, the

RE: inspiration or revelation?

2006-05-30 Thread Sandra
Abdu'l-Bah'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 make known through divine inspiration 2: to make publicly or generally known 3: to open up to view synonyms REVEAL, DISCLOSE, DIVU

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 sent by

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 this

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

2006-09-03 Thread Sandra
, 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 Community College ("JCCC&qu

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: Terms vs. Concepts

2004-03-09 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
. 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:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Web - http

Re: Terms vs. Concepts

2004-03-10 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
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 and describe an otherwise elusive spiritually based conviction. Lovingly, Sandra __ You

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

Re: Letters of the Living

2004-04-03 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
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 Twenty-four Elders) Lovingly, Sandra

Re: Letters of the Living

2004-04-05 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
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 __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto

Infallibility of the Guardian Divine Guidance

2004-04-06 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
. 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. (Shoghi Effendi, Directives from the Guardian, p. 34) Lovingly, Sandra

Fw: Null hypothesis

2004-04-11 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
f 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 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Baha'i Studies

Re: Rev. 11:3

2004-06-10 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
Dear Ahang, You commented: Again, this was in fulfilment of Qur'anic prophecy about the two liars (the Bab and Quddus) and the third one (Baha'u'llah). Could you please provide chapter and verse in the Quran ? Gratefully, Sandra

Re: Merchants of Babylon

2004-06-15 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
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 subscribe, use subscribe bahai-st in the message body to [EMAIL

Counsellor Birkland's talk -ABS Conference

2004-07-20 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
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 __ You are subscribed to Baha

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 subscribed

Re: hyperbole,

2004-08-20 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
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 think. Lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:[EMAIL

Re: hyperbole

2004-08-20 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
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 PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Reflections re:hyperbole

2004-08-22 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
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 PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, send a blank email to mailto

Subscribe digest

2004-08-26 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
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Meaning of Arabic word...

2004-10-25 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
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, thankfully. lovingly, Sandra

Re: Modified Abstract

2004-10-31 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
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 t

Re: Modified Abstract

2004-10-31 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
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

Re: Modified Abstract

2004-11-03 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
as belonging 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:[EMAIL

Re: Modified Abstract

2004-11-03 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
... 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

Re: Modified Abstract

2004-11-04 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
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 to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: structurizationism

2004-11-21 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
: 202-208. Nonetheless, in consideration of a human structurization that could/might be labeled I would say that would be UNITY. Lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.com To unsubscribe, send

Re: posting question about Recognition Manifestation

2004-11-21 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
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 quotes: A DESCRIPTION OF THE KITAB-I-AQDAS BY SHOGHI

Re: posting question about Recognition Manifestation

2004-11-23 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
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: mailto:archive@mail-archive.com To unsubscribe, send a blank

Re: posting question about Recognition Manifestation

2004-11-24 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
; and the general public. To my knowledge, only one of these recipients, later embraced the Faith. 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

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

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

Progressive Revelation

2004-12-20 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
, and the subsequent gradual implementation of their provisions, illustrate the principle of progressive revelation which applies even within the ministry of each Prophet. (Baha'u'llah, The Kitab-i-Aqdas, p. 219 [NOTES]) lovingly, Sandra __ You

RE: Progressive Revelation

2004-12-20 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
on the progressive aspects of the Revelation as received by Baha'u'llah. Thanks much! 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

Re: Progressive Revelation

2004-12-21 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
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Re: Clarification and Progressive Revelation and Peace

2004-12-25 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 272) 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, use subscribe bahai-st

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: Perennial Bab?

2004-12-28 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
in this transition from one cycle to the next. 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, use subscribe bahai-st

Re: Perennial Bab?

2004-12-28 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
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 __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies

Re: Questions about Omniscience and related matters

2004-12-28 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
, and His Tablet a Mother Tablet. Well is it with them that apprehend this truth. (Baha'u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 141-43) Lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.com

Re: Perennial Bab?

2004-12-28 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
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, use subscribe bahai-st in the message body to [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Questions about Omniscience and related matters

2004-12-30 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
? There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy. RS: Wouldn't it be a lot simpler to assume that Abdul Baha used an interpreter becuase he could't understand English well without one? Why else would Abdu'l-Baha use an interpreter ? Lovingly, Sandra

re: Questions about Omniscience and related matters

2004-12-30 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
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 the Maiden in the Siyah-Chal that the Maiden, and all the other images used for the earlier Manifestations of God, were symbols: ...at so

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 problem. But when

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... References below. Lovingly, Sandra Glorified art

RE: authenticity vs authoritative

2005-01-08 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
personal sufferings might have been caused by certain secretaries, and that there was no delegation whatsoever of his interpretative authority, but merely a use of secretarial assistance for his huge burden of correspondence. http://www.escribe.com/religion/bahaist/m16252.html Lovingly, Sandra

RE: ignorance or forgetfulness

2005-01-08 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
and not through the knowledge of thy neighbor. Ponder this in thy heart; how it behooveth thee to be. Verily justice is My gift to thee and the sign of My loving-kindness. Set it then before thine eyes. (Baha'u'llah, The Arabic Hidden Words) Lovingly, Sandra

If the Bahai faith truly represents radical progress and maturity ...

2005-01-10 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
If the Bahai faith truly represents radical progress and maturity then it should provide something which is missing from the other religions. If there is nothing missing from previous religions then they are perfectly sufficient for today. The Baha'i Faith ie the Revelation of Baha'u'llah,

Regarding membership on the Universal House of Justice

2005-01-12 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
Kingdom. It is incumbent upon all to be obedient unto them. All matters of State should be referred to the House of Justice, but acts of worship must be observed according to that which God hath revealed in His Book. (Baha'u'llah, The Kitab-i-Aqdas, p. 91) * my asterisks Lovingly, Sandra

Re: Women in West/Islam

2005-01-12 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
of your scholarly endeavours! 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, use subscribe bahai-st in the message body

Arson

2005-01-14 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
Gilberto, you stated: Also, since being burned alive is the punishment for arson in the Bahai faith, I'm not sure on what grounds you are objecting to the above. Would you please provide your source for this statement - Book and page from Baha'i Sacred Scripture ? Thank you! Sandra

wrong made right

2005-01-18 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
wholeheartedly to implement it. If the decision is wrong, 'Abdu'l-Bahá says, through unity the truth will become evident and the wrong made right. (The Universal House of Justice, Messages 1963 to 1986, p. 736) Lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed

Statements on abortion - LOG

2005-01-21 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
B. Abortion 1154. Abortion Merely to Prevent the Birth of an Unwanted Child is Strictly Forbidden in the Cause Abortion merely to prevent the birth of an unwanted child is strictly forbidden in the Cause. There may, however, be instances in which an abortion would be justified by medical

Righteous Warfare - `Abdu'l-Bahá - The Secret of Divine Civilization [1]

2005-01-22 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
In response to Gilberto's question on Righteous Warfare... part 1 of 4 `Abdu'l-Bahá - The Secret of Divine Civilization pgs. 55-59 Today we have closed our eyes to every righteous act and have sacrificed the abiding happiness of society to our own transitory profit. We regard fanaticism and

Righteous Warfare - `Abdu'l-Bahá - The Secret of Divine Civilization [3]

2005-01-22 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
Continuing part 3: `Abdu'l-Bahá - The Secret of Divine Civilization pgs. 64-68 True civilization will unfurl its banner in the midmost heart of the world whenever a certain number of its distinguished and high-minded sovereigns -- the shining exemplars of devotion and determination -- shall, for

Righteous Warfare - `Abdu'l-Bahá - The Secret of Divine Civilization [2]

2005-01-22 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
Continuing part 2: `Abdu'l-Bahá - The Secret of Divine Civilization pgs. 60-63 All the peoples of Europe, notwithstanding their vaunted civilization, sink and drown in this terrifying sea of passion and desire, and this is why all the phenomena of their culture come to nothing. Let no one wonder

Righteous Warfare - `Abdu'l-Bahá - The Secret of Divine Civilization [4]

2005-01-22 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
Continuing part 4: `Abdu'l-Bahá - The Secret of Divine Civilization pgs. 69-71 Contrast with this the praiseworthy qualities and the greatness and nobility of Anushirvan the Generous and the Just. [1] That fair-minded monarch came to power at a time when the once solidly established throne of

Re: Ruhi - a data point from Houston

2005-01-22 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
and he is now 14. When will we ever focus on Jr. Youth as the House of Justice directed 3years ago ?!? lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.com To unsubscribe, send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL

Arson

2005-01-22 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
Speaking of arson... I sent this several days ago... but haven't seen it on the list. - Original Message - From: Sandra Chamberlain To: BAHA'I STUDIES Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 2:58 PM Subject: Arson Gilberto, you stated: Also, since being burned alive is the punishment for arson

Re: Arson

2005-01-22 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
posts as there are now, it's a bit difficult to find a particular topic with out a word search. Subject heading remain the same while the *topic* changes. lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail

Re: Arson

2005-01-23 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
now what will be the method of execution or for that matter if humans will even dwell on this planet ? lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.com To unsubscribe, send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL

Marriage simplicity

2005-01-23 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
this verse: We will all, verily, abide by the Will of God. (Baha'u'llah, The Kitab-i-Aqdas, p. 105) Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.com To unsubscribe, send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Arson

2005-01-23 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
to fulfill through travail and sorrow. (Shoghi Effendi, Citadel of Faith, p. 126) 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, use

Re: Characteristics of a leader ...

2005-01-25 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
to a different religion. Dear Gilberto, Who said otherwise? All the Manifestations of God have educated humanity in those characteristics which distinguish us from the animal. lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive

Prayer for employment

2005-01-25 Thread Sandra Fotos
Dear friends, This prayer and information is forwarded from the Baha'i list in Japan. Best, S. Fotos = This Prayer is found in AdhkArul Muqarrabeen the Volume dedicated to the Master's Prayers page 86 And also in the more recent compilation of His prayers published in Germany, number 198

Re: Scope of the House of Justice -VERY LONG

2005-01-29 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
'Trustees of the Merciful' [as written] to be a specific title or phrase that constitutes the distinctive designation of this particular legislative body. Lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.com

Re: Scope of the House of Justice -VERY LONG

2005-01-30 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
a better understanding of the progression of the vision from Baha'u'llah, to Abdu'l-Baha and then the Guardian. Lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.com To unsubscribe, send a blank email

re: Scope of the House of Justice

2005-01-31 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
as it is with Local Spiritual Assemblies? See the following: lovingly, Sandra The members thereof [1] must take counsel together in such wise that no occasion for ill-feeling or discord may arise. This can be attained when every member expresseth with absolute freedom his own opinion and setteth forth

Just governments...

2005-02-10 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
every man, in this Day, to hold fast unto whatsoever will promote the interests, and exalt the station, of all nations and just governments. (Baha'u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 94) Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i

Re: Just governments...

2005-02-12 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
the administrative structure of the Baha'i community in Germany for the protection of particular members -in that historical context. lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.com To unsubscribe, send

RE: TV/movies

2005-02-12 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
forgiven what is past. Henceforward everyone should utter that which is meet and seemly, and should refrain from slander, abuse and whatever causeth sadness in men. Lofty is the station of man! (Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 219) Lovingly, Sandra

RE: The Hands withholding

2005-05-05 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
. (Summons to the Lord of Hosts p.19) Lovingly, Sandra __ 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

Re: ONE COMMON FAITH - Dominus Iesus, side-by-side common study (1)

2005-05-06 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
to the organizational framework. It's the choice of the individual to be included or not. lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.com Unsubscribe: send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe

Re: ONE COMMON FAITH - Dominus Iesus, side-by-side common study (1)

2005-05-07 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
) This is the botom line. lovingly, Sandra __ 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

RE: The Hands withholding

2005-05-07 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
conclusion is that ASCENDANCY or, -controlling influence- and MIGHT, -intensity- as implied in the quoted scripture are the domain of God and not mortal man, and only He can choose to withhold or manifest them. Lovingly, Sandra __ You

The Power of the Mustard Seed

2005-05-14 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
Some of you may find this interesting, if you have not seen it before. The Power of the Mustard Seed Why strict churches are strong. http://slate.msn.com/id/2118313/?GT1=6443 __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as:

...a quote taken from a news

2005-05-17 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
? With appreciation... Sandra __ 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

Re: ...a quote taken from a news,

2005-05-17 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
perspective. Unfortunately, I'm probably in the (US) ignorant majority concerning the branches of Islam. Although I do think the citizen on the street is beginning to realize that not all Muslims follow the same teachings. lovingly, Sandra The following is a quote taken from a news item

re: puzzled by Jim,

2005-05-31 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
of the world may be led, as the result of the high endeavours exerted by their rulers and the wise and learned amongst men, to recognize their best interests. (Baha'u'llah, The Proclamation of Baha'u'llah, p. 112-114) Lovingly, Sandra __ You

Adoption: Baha'i Children

2005-06-09 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
Is anyone on the list aware of a Baha'i Children Adoption Service/Organization - perhaps in the U.S.? Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.com Unsubscribe: send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: Adoption: Baha'i Children

2005-06-10 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
adoption it would be an ideal service to have within the Faith. I belieive the Catholic Church does something similar. Lovingly, Sandra __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.com Unsubscribe: send a blank email

RE: What is the bitter book?

2005-07-02 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
Susan, Thank you! Profound insight reflected in his poetry. 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

...a humiliating torment

2005-07-31 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
GS: I think I'd heard there was a geometrically increasing fine for adultery but I don't think I'd heard of the public humiliation of adulterers. SM: I'm not sure what Ron is referring to here either. SC: Not *public* but, ...in the world to come... God hath imposed a fine on every

term for teacher of junior youth classes

2005-11-27 Thread Sandra Fotos
Dear friends, What term is used for the teacher/tutor of junior youth study circles in North America? In the UK and Australia, the term animator is used. Does anyone know of other terms used in other locations? (Please reply privately.) Thanks in advance for your help. Sandy Fotos

RE: Mashriqu'l-Adkhar in Marv

2006-04-19 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
Dear David, You will find photographs of the Mashriqu'l-Adkhar in Turkistan here: http://www.bahai-biblio.org/photo-temple.htm Temple in Ichqabad (Turkistan) First Baha'i temple in Turkistan which was confiscated by the communists and later destroyed by an earthquake. Lovingly, Sandra

RE: alcohol in meals

2006-08-01 Thread Sandra Huit
of Agriculture published a table that showed how much alcohol remains in stews, sauces, etc., containing ingredients such as wine and brandy. Hope this helps. - Sandra Huit The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments thereto (e-mail) is sent by the Johnson County Community College

Re: Luck and salvation

2007-01-27 Thread Sandra C.
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

Equality is a Chimera!

2007-02-15 Thread Sandra C.
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

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