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Are Miracles Proof?
What constitutes reliable proof of God's Messenger, the miracles that are preformed or the message that is imparted to mankind?
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Sri Guru Granth Sahib: Holy Book
Sri Guru Granth Sahib, holy book of Sikhs, carries a wondrous universal call for removing discrimination based upon religion. Teaches peace and love.
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What Is the Torah?
The Torah is the first Kabbalistic book containing instructions on how to attain perfection.
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The Freedom to be a Single Mom
Thoughts on the freedoms that we take for granted to be a single mom, and the pressures that the religious right are mounting to pressure us into marriage thru government funded programs.
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911 Tuesday Sept. 11th, 2001
Your Baha'i Editor offers some words from the Baha'i Writings.
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A LOOK AT BAHA'I RADIO
An examination of the developments in Baha'i related radio both on and off the Internet.
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Can A Baha'i Be A Philatelist?
The confession of a closet philatist who happends to be a Baha'i.
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Death & the Afterlife - A Baha'i Perspective
With the death of two of my friends in the last month, I decided to share what the Baha'i Faith has to say about death and the afterlife.
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Rate Hate Clerics
Radical clerics give a bad name to their religion and help distance themselves from most of the world, but offer a minority a dangerous alternative culture to follow.
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Stars and Other Heavenly Signs
Do heavenly signs have any relationship to the Baha'i Faith? In this article, I hope to as least give my readers food for thought on this.
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Teaching The Baha’i Faith Electronically - Part 2
Following September's article I hope to finish telling how I came to teach the Baha'i Faith electronicly. I will also like to some sites the will explain some of pre-Web on line world.
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The Baha'i Faith on the Internet
A short list of Baha'i resources on the Internet. While this list is short, these sites have links to many other Baha'i releated sites.,A short list of Baha'i resources on the Internet. While this list is short, these sites have links to many other Baha'i releated sites.
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THE NOBLE THIEF
I would like to introduce you to Chris Hampton and his unique way of teaching about the Baha'i Faith. He does this with an original production called <B>The Noble Thief</B>.
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The Opening of the Terraces of the Shrine of the Bab
A description of the events surrounding the opening of the Terraces at the Shrine of the Bab, in Haifa, Isreal. Included is a link to an archive site where this can be viewed.
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Web Sources For Baha'i Writings
A presentation of various web sites which contain ebooks about the Baha'i Faith or related programs.
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New Age
New Age is the new religion. But is there any grounding for the rejection of it by the major religions or is this prejudice of the highest religious order?
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Science and Religion
The debate between science and religion has created a huge chasm between the two disciplines. But maybe these theories aren't as incompatible as first thought.
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What's the Big Deal About Other Religions?
Ankerberg and Burroughs have written a useful resource for understanding biblical Christianity and how it compares to other religions.
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Who are Asa Bundy Sheffey, John Birks Gillespie and Fayard Nicholas?
A short look at three men. Men who are artist, although in different fields. Men who are Baha'is. Men who are African-American.
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Witchcraft and the Congo
Among the poverty and war-ravaged country of the Democratic Republic of Congo, there is a dark and silent practice which hides one of Africa's biggest secrets.
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Arabic/Islamic Calligraphy: Treasure for the Eyes and Soul (#1)
Part 1 : Introduces Arabic/Islamic calligraphy as an art and a religious expression. Also provides links to sites where the artwork can be viewed or purchased.
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Attractions: Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
From Balinese dancing and gamelan music to art galleries, carving workshops and Hindu Temples, the island's cultural capital has plenty for tourists and visitors.
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Mosques Are Burning
A discussion of American mosques and recent arson attacks on several mosques througout the United States.
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New Bible sparkles in Hollywood
Denzel Washington, Blair Underwood, Heavy D read, sing and act in new audio Bible
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Religion
Religion plays an important role in lives of inhabitants of this land. With Islam being the official religion people tend to strictly follow its teachings.
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Religion and War
In an age of equality and opportunity, religion has quickly become the subject of intolerance and rejection because of its misplaced association with war.
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Symbolism in Rosslyn Chapel
Instantly famous from the release of "The da Vinci Code," many of Rosslyn Chapel's mysteries were lost in literary translation. This article focuses on symbolic carvings.
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Top Five Destinations in India
A country as large as India cannot be explored adequately within a few weeks. Here are some places you shouldn't miss if your time is limited to a month or less.
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Writing Boxes
Called Jefferson Boxes in America, the writing box was a staple piece of furniture of the wealthy in Georgian and Victorian Britain.
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Arabic and Islamic Calligraphy
A brief discussion of the Arabic language and Islamic calligraphy.
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AUM - the Basic Mantra of all Sanskrit Mantras
The Aum (Om) is the basis of all sounds. It is the universal symbol for God. The Aum is The Sound of Creation
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Channel 4 - The Qur'an Documentary
This documentary from Antony Thomas takes on the challenge of bringing a history and explanation of the Qur'an through discussion of its actual text
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Should Muslim Women Wear Veils?
The wearing of veils by Muslim women is a controversial issue and also raises questions about tolerating often misunderstood religious symbols.
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Spiritual Development in Ramadan
Fasting during the month of Ramadan is a spiritual awakening for Muslims. Through fasting, consciousness of God and love for humanity are developed.
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Terrorism: In the Name of Allah?
<p>The terrorists who planned the September 11th attack on New York and Washington truly believe that they are the saviors of Islam -- and they find their justification in the Qur'an.
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The Arabic Language – Making Things Difficult
The Arabic language, categorized as one of the four most difficult languages for English-speakers to learn, has caused numerous problems for American intelligence and law enforcement agencies. The problems have been exacerbated by a non-Latin alphabet and increasing reliance on automated information processing systems.
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The Bhavishya Purana
The Bhavishya Purana presents a picture of the future of "Bharat Varsha". It also deals with Sun worship, temple structure, marriages and other issues.
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The Wahhabi Sect:
Members of the Saudi royal family, and many other Saudis as well, are adherents of the Wahhabi cult, a fundamentalist sect of Islam.
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"Ummi": A Tribute to Arab Moms (Part 1)
Words from Arabs across North America on the subject of their mom.
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7 Years in Afghanistan, Is the Millitary Winning
Inept planning, partisan politics and insufficient military support places American troops in harms way. Not losing a battle does not mean you are winning the war!
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A Time of Miracles--Hanukkah
For over 2,000 years Jews around the world have celebrated an 8-day holiday with lights, dreidels, latkes and sufganiyot. Here's a little food history behind this meaningful and delightful festival of lights.
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ARE SHIAS MUSLIMS?
A basic introduction to Islam and its tenets of faith with reference to Shiasm
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Christian Behavior During Ramadan
The holiest month in the Islamic calendar is the month of Ramadan. Your conduct, as a Non-Muslim and Christian, will dictate how you fare.
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Disastrous Pin-Holes
The battle rages all around us, and the weapons are more deadly than any cruise missle. Safety rests behind bunkers more secure than titanium steel.
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Disastrous Pin-Holes
The strength and integrity of the Christian''s spiritual armor is rooted in God''s word. It only makes good sense to examine every philosophy, every thought, every idea under the light of Scripture. There is too much at stake to be sloppy or casual about our spiritual gear. Pin-holes can develop too easily.
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Hot Links on the Barbie
Grab a cob of corn and a glass of elderflower champagne and join World Languages' Second Annual Leftovers Picnic!
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Jaimini and the Birds
Jaimini is advised to consult four birds who are well versed in the scriptures. The article traces how these birds acquired this learning. The wisdom imparted by these birds has been passed down to us in the Markandeya Purana.
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Murder in the Name of God
I felt I must write about how we experienced the news of the 9/11 tragedy and the reaction of the people around us in the little Tuscan village of Pieve a Presciano. How people came together in times of trouble. I have also written my thoughts on those who among other vile things, kill in the name of God. These heretics and cowards of all faiths,who hide behind their twisted version of religious scripture. The need for communication, education and humanitarianism as part of the battle for eradication of the terrorist plague. please join me and feel free to comment and discuss this topic in my discussion area.
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Ramadan--The Month of Fasting
Muslims around the world are currently in the second week of a month-long period of fasting and feasting as they celebrate one of the holiest seasons of Islam known as Ramadan.
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The Candle Mystique
Chances are you have a bit of history sitting somewhere in your home, something greatly needed in times past but now kept simply because of its unique reputation. Let us examine the lowly candle.
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