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Finally, Something about "Bendwa" See the following URLS http://www.zoroaster.com/Gatha/Ahunavada/gatha%2032.htm http://www.zoroaster.com/Gatha/Spentomad/gatha%2049.htm Bendwa appears to have been a tribal chieftain of Zoroaster's time who opposed him. That is about all I have been...

Generally I would agree. Except that Brian, et al. have tried to make this web-site as neutral as possible & IMO they have largely succeeded. Kiwimac

In Love, Nonetheless. Handgun related deaths per capita are at their highest in the US. Which is why I find the whole concept of a group of Christians offering to teach children to use them unbelievable. Teaching kids (of an older age) to hunt, OK, that I could accept especially if it included...

Shetzel85, Still looking for help? Kiwimac

Quakers are extremely gay-friendly, there are GLBT groups in all the major Christian denominations, as well religions such as Gathic Zoroastrianism and some branches of Hinduism and Buddhism are also gay=friendly. Kiwimac

Finding a balance between allowed speech and speech which is considered contentious is, I believe, one of the most difficult roles a moderator/Administrator has. As an Administrator on www.ww2aircraft.net I prefer to err on the side of freedom of speech, I consider it an inalienable right, that...

As for a right to defend oneself, I kind of thought the Sermon on the Mount took care of that once and for all? Kiwimac

Kirb, Try the rollowing for articles on Liberal Zoroastrianism http://www.vohuman.org The articles from that site will, perhaps, give you a feel for the teachings of "Gathas Only" Zoroastrianism. As well I have post-graduate qualifications in Comparative Religion & I am willing to help...

You DON'T go hunting with a handgun! Not only are they inaccurate over about 25 metres, they generally are not powerful enough. Here in NZ we have guns in 1 out of every 3 households. 85% are rifles FOR HUNTING. Goodness me! Children+Christian fundamentalist mindset+Weapons = Great dollops...

Why can't a Baha'i live in a cellar? Because Baha'u'llah says not to "seek a basement" Kiwimac

Re: God's blessings! There can be no doubt that the picture of God in the Shi'ite / Neo-platonist faiths / philosophies can indeed be distant but equally the baha'i writings declare God to be closer that the blood in your veins. Each religion views God in particular ways, these ways are...

PM, Don't be frightened to ask the questions, answers will ONLY come as questions are asked. Read widely from books authored by Baha'is, non-Bahai's, ex-bahai's and folk who disapprove of the Bahai's just on general principles. I come from the POV of an ex-baha'i so, of course, I carry...

The problem, Amy, is that the "Revelation of Baha'u'llah" was written by Adib Taherzadeh, a Baha'i. What Postmaster is looking for is neutral sources neither pro nor anti baha'i. Its that whole independent search thing. Kiwimac

There can be no doubt that the early Baha'i history is controversial but I would simply say, examine the characters of Baha'ullah, Abdu'l-Baha and the Bab. Take a look at independent sources such as Edward Browne's books about his time in Persia and other sources available on the Internet. Kiwimac

Faithful, The word of God is Jesus. The Bible is a collection of words about God written by human beings who were inspired but whose words reflect their human experiences and then when we read them we further interpret them through our own human experiences. Kiwimac

Here in NZ we have recently passed civil-union legislation which allows for same-sex unions. A step in the right direction. Kiwimac

The Greek texts support the modern translations. Really it not a case of the newer translations omitting anything, rather it is a case that the KJV translator's put in a lot that was not actually there. I use around 30 or so different translations in all but the NASB is my main one. Kiwimac