http://www.democraticunderground.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:53:50 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:53:50 In the Bible, Jesus is asked how many times to forgive--seven times? No, seventy times seven. In the Islamic tradition, five of the 99 Names of God deal directly with different aspects of forgiveness. Forgiveness is obviously viewed as important by these two faiths.

I recently had the opportun... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/ayeshahaqqiqa/90 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:02:00 I was relaxing, doing genealogical research tonight when I came across an excerpt from "History of Andover", Massachusetts, by a Miss Bailey, written over 100 years ago. It gives details about some women of Andover who were caught up in the witch hysteria which will be forever linked to another tow... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/ayeshahaqqiqa/89 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:52:54 Our local health care meeting was tonight, and Doc was there to make a case for a different kind of health care--one that is caring and centered on improving and maintaining quality of life. Her three big points were as follows:

1. Insurance companies are interested in their bottom lines. Peri... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/ayeshahaqqiqa/88 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:03:02 CAI stands for Central Asia Institute. It is a NGO that builds schools for children in remote villages in Pakistan and Afghanistan--and this includes classes for girls. It was started by Greg Mortenson, former mountain climber and nurse. He became lost and disoriented after a failed climb of K2, ... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/ayeshahaqqiqa/87 Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:49:36 I was talking to my 90 year old mother in our weekly phone conversation and, as usual, we discussed the debate. My mom, a registered Republican, is an ardent Obama supporter, mainly because of how Obama has conducted himself in the debates. Today she brought up a point I hadn't noticed:

"When M... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/ayeshahaqqiqa/86 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:53:46 On a thread that was locked, a poster copied an email villifying Michelle Obama. At the top, it said the allegations had been verified by Snopes, but with no connecting link. Before answering any email of this sort, I would suggest you visit Snopes itself and see what is actually said. I did for ... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/ayeshahaqqiqa/85 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:49:10 In order to facilitate more understanding in this forum, I thought that it might be interesting to outline our individual journeys towards a greater understanding of ourselves and our world. I doubt if anyone here has remained the same in their views and beliefs since childhood, and I am looking fo... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/ayeshahaqqiqa/84 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:45:20 Words from Paul Simon's "The Obvious Child" inspired this post:

Sonny's yearbook from high school
Is down from the shelf
And he idly thumbs through the pages

Some have died
Some have fled from themselves
Or struggled from here to get there....

Anyone else from the Class of 1968?

I... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/ayeshahaqqiqa/83 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:58:00 Posting on an internet board like this one is very different from talking to someone in real life. For one thing, there are no preconceived notions about an individual based upon physical characteristics. One is known here merely by username, avatar, and, most importantly, the words that they writ... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/ayeshahaqqiqa/82 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 11:40:05 I got the idea for doing this from another thread that wanted to write a smear email. I don't think that is necessary. I think we can use facts to make the argument that McCain isn't fit to be President.

Here's my idea for an email. I'm not that great at writing, so I'd appreciate additions, ... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/ayeshahaqqiqa/81 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 10:05:09 Economically, I think things will get a lot worse before they get better, and so I thought it would be a good idea to talk about ways to weather the storm. The key to surviving economic hard times is to know your resources and your community, and to help one another.

With that in mind, I thought... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/ayeshahaqqiqa/80 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:47:30 Dances of Universal Peace today was in a community center in a valley in northwest Arkansas. We had to build a fire in the wood burning stove, for it was quite cold. Two ladies showed up--both on the spiritual path and Dance path for years. It is hard to do even simple circle dances with so few, ... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/ayeshahaqqiqa/79 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:55:59 I don't think anyone here would disagree that we are in for rocky economic times ahead. There are some things that folks can do, no matter where they live, to make sure they have the basics-food, shelter, clothing. Here's some ideas of how to do that:

1. Networking. This is the key. Do you kn... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/ayeshahaqqiqa/78 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:30:30 For that's what it all comes down to. People support one candidate or another based upon their stands on certain issues. I'm curious to know what your take is on the following issues:

1. Iraq--what do we do there? Withdraw? How soon? Stay? How long?

2. Health Care--mandated that you get i... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/ayeshahaqqiqa/76 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 07:37:53 This is an article by Sam Waterston. I have met him, and he is, indeed, a very spiritual person.

Complete article here:

http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/guestvoices/2007/07/waterston.html

Some interesting parts:

At the center of faith is a mystery beyond understanding, which i... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/ayeshahaqqiqa/75 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:38:30 How many of you are familiar with Qwalli Music? It is the devotional music used by Sufis to help them get to a state of spiritual ecstacy. One of the best Qwalli singers of my generation was Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, who borrowed from many different musical genres to create his music. His classic "A... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/ayeshahaqqiqa/74 Sun, 19 Aug 2007 18:09:50 This is cross-posted from R/T. I'd really be interested on all of your responses, as they will be from a different point of view from many of the posters at R/T.

It is from The Bowl of Saki, a book with daily contemplations, by Sufi Inayat Khan:

July 27

Belief and disbelief have divided ma... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/ayeshahaqqiqa/73 Sat, 28 Jul 2007 11:26:03 Ever since Fire the Grid on Tuesday the 17th, it appears that things are getting more chaotic, more "dark"--Bush refusing to comply with Congressional subpeonas, the filibuster against the bill to end the war, etc.

I really think this is a time that we, for our own sakes and the sake of the pla... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/ayeshahaqqiqa/72 Fri, 20 Jul 2007 13:55:52 It seems that we hear the most about the three faiths that have greatly influenced the West, namely Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

But from what I understand of Eastern and Native American religions, their way of looking at things and viewing the world are different--and could, perhaps, give u... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/ayeshahaqqiqa/70 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:05:26 I'm not talking about material things but rather how you wish you could feel inside. Is there a feeling you have experienced that you wish were with you most if not all of the time?

How did you get that feeling?

How can you recapture that feeling if it is now gone?

And how do you relate ... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/ayeshahaqqiqa/71 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 19:45:06 is the title of an article to be found in "Sacred Fire" magazine issue 5. It is an interview with Shaykha Tasnim Hermila Fernandez, representative of the Sufi Order International. It's well worth reading the entire article, but there were a couple of paragraphs I thought would make for an interest... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/ayeshahaqqiqa/67 Sat, 07 Jul 2007 12:11:22 From the Bowl of Saki by Sufi Inayat Khan

(a series of contemplations for each day of the year):

July 2

Man must first create peace in himself if he desires to see peace in the world, for, lacking peace within, no effort of his can bring any result.

... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/ayeshahaqqiqa/66 Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:49:27 I printed out the first two paragraphs of the Declaration of Independence and asked some folks around town if they would sign the letter "once I finished printing it." I was shocked at how long it took people to read it--they were obviously having trouble reading the words. And I was very sad when... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/ayeshahaqqiqa/65 Mon, 02 Jul 2007 18:25:29 This is from "The Bowl of Saki" by Sufi Inayat Khan. This book is a collection of thoughts to contemplate.

When power leads and wisdom follows the face of wisdom is veiled and she stumbles.
When wisdom leads and power follows, they arrive safely at their destination.... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/ayeshahaqqiqa/64 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:28:03 This is from The Bowl of Saki, by Sufi Inayat Khan--a book of daily meditations:

He who can be detached enough to keep his eyes open to all those whom circumstances have placed about him and see in what way he can be of help to them, he it is who becomes rich, he inherits the kingdom of God.... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/ayeshahaqqiqa/63 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:23:15