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Quahom, Note the following: From the Islamic Dictionary From Wikipedia SOURCE You might be interested to read the rest of the article at Wikipedia, as it contains much useful information.

Dear All, Would you like me to post a link to the Gathas? Or would you prefer the Gathas themselves. (they are quite short.) Kiwimac

The earliest date given for Zarathushtra's living is around 1500 BCE with most scholars placing him between 1000 BCE and 600 BCE. He is not seen as a 'prophet' but as a teacher. That is, his words lead us to Ahura Mazda and tell us about Ahura Mazda without being a divine revelation GIVEN by...

With due respect to the Queenofsheba. There are different schools of Zoroastrianism. Most accept the Avesta but recognise that the only AUTHENTIC (that is written by Zarathushtra himself) writings are the Gathas. Those Mazdayaznis (followers of Mazda) who accept the Gathas but not the Avesta...

Quahom, You are defining an Arabic word using an English dictionary. I am using the accepted Muslim definition of the word which definition has existed for C.1400 years. Would you use an English dictionary to define Shalom?

Shahada=The Declaration of Faith, "I bear witness that there is no God but God and muhammad is his prophet" Jihad = Struggle in the way of God = The struggle to live AS a muslim in a non-muslim world, the struggle with yourself.

Slack, slack, gimme Slack!:)

Like Terry Pratchett, I am a believer in Yen Buddhism which is the obvious belief that if money is dangerous to the progression of some souls then I will relieve them of that burden and take it upon my self. Please feel free to send me your burdens, nothing under a $100 (some burdens must be...

A number of us here are Quakers or were Quakers. The problem with asking for defining texts is that Quakers really don't like being defined and too the Society of Friends has changed since George Fox's time. Really (and I'm not being waffly here) the definition of a Quaker has changed (except...

There be nothin' this here Piratical personage be like'n more 'n a hearty plate of pasta an' meatballs. Praise the noodly appendage!

The colours say rather more about us than about the religion we associate them with. Kiwimac

All posters are appreciated, I believe.

Quahom1,Try the following article : http://makeashorterlink.com/?R25C53A0DThe last paragraph reads

Vaj, If its any help I was medically 'retired' from the NZ government service 10 years ago. My health then was appalling, it is a little better these days but I am still not really able to work. I have found that hard. As a librarian, a theologian, a priest not being well enough to work has...

Because males are mutent females. Laugh not! It is the answer.

Thipps, Let me be clear: I am not a homosexual, one need not be something in order to defend those being attacked by others. I am a married man (14 years last count) 3 children and I still believe homosexuals are just a worthy of God's love as anyone else. I am not attacking Islam, just...

Meister Eckhart said: "Whatever [action] God takes, the first thing He does is compassion." Kiwimac

Thipps, My wife will be VERY surprised to discover I am a homosexual. Aren't preconceptions a bitch! As for taking it elsewhere as you can imagine I will but nonetheless one must speak truth to power regardless of how popular / unpopular it makes you. Kiwimac

Zoroastrianism. Deep Blue (Royal Blue perhaps) or earth tones.