RE: Structurization Tech

2005-05-29 Thread Mark A. Foster
Hi, Khazeh, At 05:41 PM 5/29/2005, you wrote: >>This is a great paper.<< Thank you very much. For about two years, I have been considering if I could take these ideas and place them within a nominalist framework, i.e., avoid making essentialist assumptions. Unfortunately, I now seem to have

RE: Help with Arabic term

2005-05-29 Thread Susan Maneck
In the Ysuf Ali translation of the following Qur'an verse, the word "Term" is capitalised. Has anyone an explanation? I am writing for a Christian newspaper. Dear Richard, There are no caps in Arabic so this was an editorial decision. But the word is ajal which comes from a root meaning delay. S

Help with Arabic term

2005-05-29 Thread Richard H. Gravelly
In the Ysuf Ali translation of the following Qur'an verse, the word "Term" is capitalised. Has anyone an explanation? I am writing for a Christian newspaper. The explanation may be of interest to the readership. Thank you. RHGravelly 45. If Allah were to punish men according to what they dese

RE: Structurization Tech

2005-05-29 Thread Khazeh Fananapazir
I have, once again, substantially revised my Structurization Tech paper. At some point, I will write a version of the paper which is more accessible to the general Baha'i public: http://tech.structurization.com/ If you have any comments on the context of the paper, I would be pleased to read them

Structurization Tech

2005-05-29 Thread Mark A. Foster
I have, once again, substantially revised my Structurization Tech paper. At some point, I will write a version of the paper which is more accessible to the general Baha'i public: http://tech.structurization.com/ If you have any comments on the context of the paper, I would be pleased to read t

Re: One Common Faith

2005-05-29 Thread Jim Habegger
js, has this question been answered for you yet? "what does it mean that it was 'commissioned' by the House?" The cover letter says that it was prepared under the supervision of the House of Justice. Jim __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as:

re: puzzled by "Jim"

2005-05-29 Thread Jim Habegger
"What about the Universal House of Justice? Do you believe they are also always right? Yes, they are not omniscient, but do you believe their decisions always 'the truth and the purpose of God Himself'?" "That which this body, whether unanimously or by a majority doth carry, that is verily the tr

RE: puzzled by "Jim"

2005-05-29 Thread Michael Alcorn
Dear all, I am glad that Jim has apologised to Susan! The patience and understanding shown by her is commendable. I note that the group becomes very active when something confusing comes up so it is positive in an ironic way. I suppose this helps us all to stop and think about how we interact wi

RE: puzzled by "Jim"

2005-05-29 Thread Jim Habegger
Susan, I'm sorry I trouble you so much. This climber says with some dismay, "I must leave this mountain for another day." __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.com Unsubscribe: send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PRO