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Religious Tolerence Forum Hosted By King of Saudi Arabia


 


by Gabriel Sawma | November 14, 2008
Saudi Arabia initiated inter-religious meeting at the United Nations this week. King Abdullah called his initiative a “Culture of Peace Summit,” to promote tolerance among the world’s major religions. Participants who gathered in New York on Wednesday and Thursday called for promoting mutual understanding and tolerance, through dialogue. Among those who attended are leaders from Pakistan, Lebanon, Jordan, Kuwait, Egypt, Britain, Spain and the Philippines, said Enrique Yeves, spokesman for U.N. General Assembly president Miguel D’Escoto Brockmann. President Bush joined the leaders this morning and gave a speechat the U.N General Assembly hall.

Other participants include U.N. Secretary General Ban Li-Moon and the head of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC), the bloc of Muslim nations spearheading a campaign at the U.N. to outlaw the “defamation” of religion.

Critics note that while King Abdullah hosted leaders from different Muslim sects in Saudi Arabia, his other initiatives have taken place outside the kingdom. Any inter-religious meeting inside Saudi Arabia could draw opposition from conservative clerics unhappy with the presence of Christian and, especially, Jewish religious leaders.

The underlining results of this Summit are to make non-Muslims accept Islam and the shari’a law as well as the Islamic banking system without any recognition by Muslims to other faiths. The whole focus of the Summit is to endorse a U.N. Resolution of anti-blasphemy law against Islam around the world.

In 1999, Pakistan and the Organization of the Islamic Conference introduced a measure to the U.N. Human Rights Council to spread shari’a law to the Western world and to intimidate anyone who criticizes Islam.

The measure was amended to include religions other than Islam, and it has passed every year since. In 2005, Yemen successfully brought a similar resolution before the General Assembly. The 192-nation Assembly is set to vote on it again.

In 2007, a non-binding Resolution 62/145 says: “It notes with deep concern the intensification of the campaign of defamation of religions and the ethnic and religious profiling of Muslim minorities in the aftermath of 11 September 2001.” It also “stresses the need to effectively combat defamation of allreligions and incitement to religious hatred, against Islam and Muslims in particular.”

The resolution is really designed to permit countries with a dominant religion, such as Islam, to squelch any free-speech rights of religious minorities, according to Bill Saunders of the Family Research Council (FRC). “So for instance, in some Muslim countries, it’s considered blasphemy to just say what a Christian believes – because that is consistent with what Islam teaches,” Saunders explains. “Or, to try to switch from Islam to Christianity, that’s considered apostasy, and in those situations you can be punished by death.”
This also means that, it will be ILLEGAL to practice any other religion in an Islamic country other than Islam.

Critics say that Saudi Arabia’s policies are marked with oppression towards non-Muslims, which is in direct conflict with their attempt to promote religious tolerance abroad. By endorsing King Abdullah’s call for “religious tolerance” critics say, the U.N. General Assembly is “partaking” in religious oppression inSaudi Arabia.

Muslims of Egypt has been, for a long time, persecuting Christian Coptic minority, under the auspices of the strict Islamic rule of Hosni Mubarak. The Christian minority of Iraq are being persecuted by the Muslims, with immunity and Christian churches are bombed with explosives in Pakistan.

There is a widespread concern that the resolutions are being used to justify harsh blasphemy laws in countries such as Pakistan, Egypt, Sudan and Afghanistan.

In addition, every single constitution of the Middle East countries (except Lebanon and Turkey) has a provision stating that the laws of the land are based on the Islamic shari’a.

The U.S. government mission in Geneva, told the U.N. Human Rights Council that “defamation-related laws have been abused by governments and used to restrict human right” around the world, and sometimes Westerners have been caught in the web.

Felice Gaer, chairman of the U.S. Commission for International Religion Freedom (USCIRF) was travelling Monday and could not be reached for comments, wrote CNS News. But a spokeswoman pointed to recent remarks Gaer gave to Fox News: “We’d like to see a conference like this take place insideSaudi Arabia and the fact that it isn’t speaks volumes,” she said. “That’s true of the Madrid conference [in July] and true of the one at the U.N.”

Gaer voiced the view that “the conference was part of a Muslim campaign to promote a religious “defamation” resolution at the General Assembly,” said CNS News on November 11, 2008.

The European Union said the text proposed by Islamic countries was “one-sided” because it primarily focused on Islam. E.U. diplomats had said they wanted to stop the growing worldwide trend of using religious anti-defamation laws to limit free speech.

The European Center for Law and Justice filed a brief with the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights in June 2008 warning that such anti-defamation resolutions “are in direct violation of international law concerning the rights to freedom of religion and expression.

"Saudi Arabia calling on international religious tolerance is a little bit like the wolf calling for a sheep convention," responded Carl Moeller of Open Doors USA toSaudi Arabia's hosting a forum to promote interfaith dialogue.

In fact the U.N. “blasphemy resolution” has emboldened Islamic authorities and threatened Westerners:

- On Oct. 3 in Great Britain, three men were charged for plotting to kill the publisher of the novel “The Jewel of Medina,” which gives a factional account of the Prophet Muhammad and his child bride. FOXNews.com reported U.S. publisher Random House Inc., was going to release the book but stopped it from hitting shelves after it claimed that “credible and unrelated sources” said the book could incite violence by a “small, radical segments.”

- A British teacher was sentenced to 15 days in jail in Sudan for offending Islam by allowing students to name the class teddy bear Muhammad in November 2007.

- In February 2007 in Egypt an Internet blogger was sentenced to four years in prison fro writing a post that critiqued Islam.

- In 2004, Dutch filmmaker Theo Van Gogh was murdered after the release of his documentary about the abuse of Muslim women.

- On November 6, the Parliament of Kyrgystan adopted unanimously a new religious law targeting Christians and other religious minorities. It bans “proselytizing” and prohibits the conversion of Kyrgyz citizens to a different faith.

The pressure to protect religions from defamation has been growing ever since a Danish magazine published caricatures of Muhammad, provoking riots across the Islamic world in 2006 in which dozens of people were killed.

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Gabriel Sawma, a lawyer dealing with International Law, mainly the European Union Law, the Middle East Law and Islamic Shari'a law. Professor of Middle East Constitutional Law, Islamic Shari'a, Arabic and Aramaic languages. Expert witness on Islamic marriage contracts, including the mahr; expert witness on U.S.-Middle East commercial contracts. Member of the Beirut Bar Association in Lebanon; The New York State Bar Association; Associate member of the American Bar Association. Author of an upcoming book on "Islamic marriage Contracts in U.S. Courts and the Mahr." Author of an upcoming book on conflicts in U.S. Midlle East Commercial Contracts. Editor of International Law website: http://www.gabrielsawma.blogspot.com, Email: gabrielsawma@yahoo.com » Read more articles by Gabriel Sawma

Define Your Own Future...Shatter The Crystal Ball


 


by Edward B. Toupin | June 03, 2003
 
When I decided to look into remote viewing, I had the impression that it had some bizarre metaphysical and psychic associations. But, in reality, remote viewing is a natural and 'taught' method of probing remote locations in the past, present, and future. As I learned and experimented, one of the important things that I discovered is that you cannot accurately predict the future of any person or event. Of course, some would argue this point and I would probably agree that we can 'see' the future. But, what I mean is, the future changes far too rapidly based on our experiences and directions for anyone to be truly accurate.

--- My crystal ball ... ---

When you visit a psychic and ask them to tell you about your future, in some cases, they can be quite accurate. But, realize that your future is only accurate as long as you're heading down the path chosen at the time of the reading. However, if you change your path, your entire future 'rebuilds' to accommodate your new direction and experiences.

After some work with a professional, and long-time-involved, remote viewer, I began to understand that the past, present, and future have already occurred. This is why, through remote viewing, we can meander around the strange worlds and times in which we live, and will live.

It may sound strange, but consider that one cannot see what might happen, but only what 'has' happened in the future. Indeed, the future is just as much based on your present existence as is your present based on the decisions and experiences of your past. You cannot change your past to alter your present, but you can change your present to adjust your future!

--- I am stuck in a horrid future! ---

On the contrary, you do have three choices! The first is to continue down the path you're heading and just accept the consequences of what could potentially occur. The second is to make minor, short-term alterations in your life and hope for the best. However, the final choice is to pick a desired destination inthe future, and work backward to define the future you want for yourself!

The first two choices work and they will get you there just the same. However, the third choice is the best option to take as you are dictating your future and defining how to get there. This might sound like a contradiction to everything I said earlier aboutthe future 'already happening'. But, many of us have been brought up to accept things as they are and believe that our futures are already 'written in stone'.

Actually, even though a new future does 'come into existence' every time we make a decision or perform an action, it is not written in stone until it passes us by. At that point, you need to just accept that you are where you are because you allowed yourself to be there.

--- What's next? ---

If you believe in visiting your psychic on a regular basis, by all means continue to do so if it makes you feel better. But, realize, that everything that they tell you of your future is only a glimpse of what could be based on what is currently happening in your life. You have the choice to change it, at will!

Take hold of your future and turn it into what you want it to be. Don't just let it flounder about until it ends up someplace close to where you would like it to be. Pick a point inthe future where you want to be, then plan backward to today to figure out how to get there. Once the plan is set and you're in motion, go back to your psychic and see what they say!

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Edward B. Toupin is a published author, technical writer, web developer, coach, and producer living in "The Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas, NV. One of his primary objectives in his work is to provide information to help others achieve fulfilling lives. Visit his site at http://encouragement.netfirms.com and http://www.toupin.com or contact him at etoupin@toupin.com or lifecoach@toupin.com for more information. » Read more articles by Edward B. Toupin

The Meaning Behind The Ankh


 

 


by Reverend Brenda Hoffman | September 14, 2005
The Ankh (aka the crux aitsata, or the 'ansate' or 'handled cross') was sacred to the ancient Egyptians (this is actually the land of Ancient Kemet - "the land of the blacks" - which the Greeks later renamed Egypt) and is known as the original cross. This symbol stands for life or living, and forms part of the Egyptian words such as 'health' and 'happiness.' (This is why it's often referred to as the Key of Life which would unlock the gates of death, aka the cross of life.) It is linked with the Egyptian God Osiris and the Goddess Isis (the eternal mother and High Priestess who carries the Ankh in Her hand). Kings and Pharoahs are also oftentimes shown with an Ankh to distinguish them from "mere mortals." The loop of the Ankh (which represents the womb, the feminine discipline) is considered to be the feminine, and the "T" shape is considered to be the masculine (the masculine discipline or the Penis). Together, these symbols create life and reflect a continued existence. It is sometimes called the Key of the Nile (the river that provided water for Egypt to survive - the Ankh is often associated with water, air, and the sun rising over the horizon) which further reinforces the image of fertility and reproduction. Of course, the Ankh can be further taken to symbolize the power to give and sustain life. With its deep Egyptian roots, it is no wonder that it is widely used within the Christian Coptic Orthodox Church Of Egypt.

Today the Ankh is usually worn as an amulet (a protector, or something which is considered to bring good luck to the wearer - coming from the Latin word 'amuletum' which is defined as a 'means of defence') to extend the life of the living here on Earth. It is believed that the Ankh will bestow immortality on anyone who possesses it. It is believed that life energy emanating from the Ankh can be absorbed by anyone within a certain proximity. An Ankh serves as an antenna or conduit for the divine power of life that permeates the universe. The amulet also provides the wearer with protection from the evil forces of decay and degeneration. Many people are also buried with the Ankh in order to ensure their 'life to come' in the afterworld.

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Reverend Brenda Hoffman, is ordained by the Unitarian Life Church, and has been delivering holistic health and wellness advice for over 7 years since receiving a BA in psychology. As a home-based professional and mother of 1, she operates a holistic wellness network. She invites you over to http://www.yourhealthyfamilyhome.com/ to learn how to improve you and your family's health. » Read more articles by Reverend Brenda Hoffman
 
 

Win With Your Intuition


 


by Stefan Holm | November 26, 2008
 
Win With Your Intuition

What separates the wheat from the chaff in terms of real success, is how we can use our intuitive ability while making decisions.

Through the years I have seen lots of people who both succeed and fail, with what they do in life. I have noticed that the key factor for success is that they use their intuition in the right way.

We are all born with a perfect intuitive ability where we know what is right or wrong for us, no matter what the surroundings say. A baby reacts intuitively and instinctively to their environment. Through our upbringing, we learn what is right and wrong, and how we should live life.

Much of this is done in a well-meaning fashion by our parents, teachers, etc. The problem is that when individuals lose their intuitive force, and instead end up doing what the environment expects them to do. In the end, we do what everyone else wants us to do, which often ends with burnout, depression or other symptoms, which shows that we are not on the right track.

Now is the time that you take back the responsibility for your life, start using your intuition to 100%, and start living the life you want to have, deep down inside. The intuition knows the internal truth about you and what is best for you, no matter what others think.

In business, you and I see lots of people who fail, and a few who succeed. Those who succeed go against the tide of general advice, and choose their own future through intuition. Both Bill Gates and Henry Ford are/were individuals who dare/dared to go against the tide, despite a good amount of criticism from the environment.

When it came down to the wire, they had only their intuition to trust, whether or not it was right or wrong.

You can also develop your intuition so that you make the decisions that are right for you, but can be perceived as mistakes by your surroundings. But remember that your decisions are your decisions, and nobody else's.

How you can now develop your intuition?

1. Make the big decisions with your gut feeling, not with your intellect.
2. Learn to see the connection between your intuitive decisions and external success.
3. Imagine you have a bowl with fruit. You can choose from apples, pears, bananas and oranges. What fruit do your thoughts choose? Is it the fruit you feel like taking? The fruit that you feel like taking is selected by using your intuition, the other is a purely intellectual decision.
4. Your intuition always knows the truth, regardless of what you and others have opinions about.
Follow the intuition and you will achieve everything you strive for.

Good Luck!

Hans Thorn, Success Coach

http://www.personalcoachingonline.com

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Thursday, September 3, 2009

By William Iritar Cassity

Are you under spritiual attack?


Have you ever wondered if you were under spiritual attack? Sometimes it can certainly seem that way.

Over the last few days, I have had some very interesting experiences happen that seem to defy the definition of coincidence.

1) Two days ago, two children ages 14 and 15, were in my back yard throwing huge rocks at my dog who was in his kennel. I asked them to leave my property and not come back. Mocking me as they went, they left. Yesterday, I told them that they could cross my yard to get to the street behind my house so long as they respected my property, family and dog. They agreed, everything seemed cool.

2) A client of mine called me last night on Keen. I've been pretty fortunate to be able to read into her situation easily with many independent validations coming from sources around her. She asked me about a situation and I didn't tell her what she wanted to hear. She left me two negative feedbacks (first ones since June which is a long time to go without one on Keen). I don't believe I have ever been called lazy or greedy before in the way she put it.

3) About 2 months ago, my 4 year old daughter went out into the road and a neighbor down the road told my aunt that she almost hit her. My seven year old said that the 4 year old was on the side of the road not the middle. We told our children not to go into the road at all. Out of the blue today, the Department of Children's Services showed up on our doorstep to determine if they should open a case against us for child neglect. (I believe the mother of the two children from #1 called it in). There were also a lot of other embellishing statements that were made such as they stay outside all day long without supervision, etc. Tell me how. I'd like to know how I can keep them from running in and out of the house every 3 minutes for the hour or so playtime they usually take outside each day. My wife monitors them from the kitchen and the living room windows and we always know where they are (running in and out the front door).

4) My brother in law is visiting us for awhile and I took him to the bank this morning so he could withdraw money from the ATM. He was planning to give me some extra gas money because I failed to budget a few extra trips here recently. My brother in law's debit card has been suspended due to suspicious activities (he's 17 and his grandmother is his guardian).


By looking at all these negative things, it could be easily assessed that since most of it happened in one day (and I'm leaving out the little minor things that also popped up today), that there may be a spiritual attack on me.

So what I did is cast Circle of Protection, put up my shields and meditated. I focused on the matter and tried to find if this negativity was coming from a single source. I was not able to confirm that.

So it would appear that this was just some random energy from planetary alignments or there was a life lesson here. Just to let you know, I did a full spiritual protection ritual and negativity return to those who are focusing negativity against me. When I was done, I felt more awakened than I have in quite some time.

So it would seem that my defenses were down, but this was a pivoting point to my current circumstances. In the end, I came out stronger spiritually. I know the attacks will stop now. I know that people who are focusing negativity towards me with intent will receive it back to them in return because I refuse to open their little spiritual package. With the Law of Three, what you send out comes back to you times three.

So the question is: Can you use magic to defend yourself against negative attacks?

The answer is YES! If someone's negativity directly imposes upon your free will and threatens you or your family, you have the right to defend yourself. You can cast spells to send that negativity to the sender WITH THE INTENT of the Law of Three. So you can send their own negativity back to them amplified. This should be sufficient to discourage future attacks from that source. The negative sender will be too busy trying to handle their own situation at that point to return another attack.

Here's a chant that I used with a white candle when I setup my circle of protection:

With your blackened heart,
You attacked me (or my family).
I send it back to you
With the Law of Three.

Now with this being said, let me remind you that magic is used for defense and not attack. You must not allow yourself to wander into negative emotions when returning an attack. You should find your center of peace. If anger, hatred, wrath (you know what I mean) enters into your spell work, stop immediately and re-center yourself. Do not cross this barrier where it is an outright counter attack.

The easiest way I can tell you to visualize it is this. When using the chant above, visualize a bubble around you and your family. Visualize negativity coming from an unseen source heading straight towards you and your family. The negativity should be viewed as a black laser beam. As your shields deflect it, the beam bounces straight back the direction it came to the unseen source, BUT it is now three beams of the same size that hit your shields.

Essentially, you are protecting yourself and at the same time putting intention directly on the The Law of Three.

If you have questions on how to do this without crossing that thin line of attack, please let me know.

Blessings,
Iritar
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