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Is there any reference to circumcision in the Baha'i Writings? It is part of
Judaism and Islam (depending on what hadiths you read). The central figures
lived in Islamic soceities where both male and female circumcision were
commonplace.
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I don't think it is correct that female circumcision is or was
commonplace in Iran or under the Ottoman Empire. According to most
Islamic scholars it is not recommended or obligatory. The Shafi school
has the most positive attitude towards the practice but it should be
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But, at the same time it's not forbidden or discouraged?
http://www.religioustolerance.org/fem_circ.htm
According to Religious Tolerance, there is a debate among Muslims about this,
expecially in Egypt.
You mentioned Shafi jurisprudence. What about Hanafi,
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cool_It:_The_Skeptical_Environmentalist%27s_Guide_to_Global_Warming
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cool_It_(film)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bj%C3%B8rn_Lomborg
It's both a book and a film. It's by Bjorn Lomborg, a skepitical
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Is there any reference to circumcision in the Baha'i Writings? It is part of
Judaism and Islam (depending on what hadiths you read). The central figures
lived in Islamic soceities where both male and female circumcision were
commonplace.
I don't think female
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He critices the radical left and radical enviromentalists for propogating
half-truths and lies in the name of the enviroment. Has anyone read the
book? Has anyone seen the documentary? What's you opinions?
I would be very skeptical of anyone who wants to blame the
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He's slightly left of center. He's not criticizing the concept as much as the
current proposed solutions. He says that they're ineffective, ineffecient, and
taking money away from other noble causes, but to be sure the book is the best
source of info on his views.
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Happy Eid Al-Adha (commonly known as Eid ghorbAAn in Persian) to all my
Muslim friends; may all receive Divine blessings.
Best regards,
Iskandar
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Thank You. Pre-emptive happy Qawl Feast to you.
On Tue, Nov 16, 2010 at 10:30 PM, Iskandar Hai, M.D. iskandar@gmail.com
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Happy Eid Al-Adha (commonly known as Eid ghorbAAn in Persian) to all my
Muslim friends; may all
