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Aramaic

• Aramaic, like other Semitic languages, has three letter root that are inflected upon to make words.http://www.vbm-torah.org/talmud2/01grammar.htm

• There are three main forms of verbs, pe'al (basic), pa"el (intensive or frequent) and 'af'el, each with a passive-reflexive form.http://balshanut.wordpress.com/essays/a-short-introduction-to-aramaic/imperial-aramaic-c600-c200-bce/http://books.google.com/books?id=nbUOAAAAQAAJ&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q&f=false

• There are three states of nouns: absolute, construct and emphatic.http://books.google.com/books?id=nbUOAAAAQAAJ&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q&f=false
  • Construct nouns mark the nominative or accusative part of a genitive construct. (Such as "flag" in "Flag of Assyria".)http://www.learnassyrian.com/home.html
  • Emphatic nouns are marked by the definite singular suffix "-a" and the plural definite suffix "-aya".
  • Absolute nouns are not marked in the singular, but have an "-n" suffix in the pluralhttp://balshanut.wordpress.com/essays/a-short-introduction-to-aramaic/old-aramaic-c-850-to-c-612-bce/

• Feminine have a "-h" suffix in the absolute, which turns into a "t" in other states(placed before state in emphatic. Note: the feminine emphatic plural ends in "-ata", not "-taya" )http://books.google.com/books?id=nbUOAAAAQAAJ&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q&f=false

• Possessive and accusative pronouns are suffixed to either verbs or prepositionshttp://balshanut.wordpress.com/essays/a-short-introduction-to-aramaic/old-aramaic-c-850-to-c-612-bce/

updated 2010-10-21 21:26:11

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How to Become Muslim

After doing the research and getting cleared of the myths, you have come to the point where you can ask yourself: "Am I ready?"

If your feelings resonate well with whatever you've been reading and gathering from other Muslims, the answer may be yes.

However, if you don't get a positive answer, do not fret. Let things be because every thing might just be as it should be. You may take time and concentrate on other areas of your life, and then come back to the scriptures again and check later. Alternatively, you can start to research other religions; perhaps another one will be a better fit. Whatever the case my be, don't force yourself in case you have mixed or non-resonating feelings.

Considering you are ready to make a new beginning, you can now proceed on the path to becoming a Muslim. Keep a good mindset about everything you've been digesting lately, and flow in harmony with everything that happens next in life. You will have to testify and then purify yourself by making honest repentance to Allah about all your deeds. Offer your prayer to God, understand the five pillars of Islam (testimony of faith, prayers, fasting, alms-giving, and Hajj or pilgrimage), and believe in articles of Faith (Belief in God and angels, the books, the messengers, fate and so on).http://islam.about.com/od/basicbeliefs/p/intro.htm

Above all, be happy and practice each day's deed as if an offering ...

updated 2010-07-17 08:11:30

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Yggdrasil

Yggdrasil is central to the Norse cosmos and so it  plays numerous roles in Norse mythology. The Norns protected the ash tree from Nidhogg, Graback, Grafvolluth, Goin and Moin, serpents that would kill it by chewing on its roots.http://www.wizardrealm.com/norse/gods.html The Norns also took water and mud from the Well of Fate at its roots and spread it over Yggdrasil’s branches in order to keep it healthy. During the battle of Ragnarok, it was foretold that the fire giant Sur would attack Yggdrasil and set it on fire. The tree and the nine worlds with it would then perish.c

updated 2011-01-31 09:02:20

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Chan Buddhism

• 495 CE - Batuo introduced Mahayana Buddhism to China

• 516-526 CE - Damo introduce Dhayana school of Buddhism, considered the first patriarch http://www.shaolin.com/historycontent.aspx

• 661 CE - Hui-Neng became the sixth patriarch, founding the "Souther School"; and Shen-hsi also claimed transmission, forming the "Northern School." http://www.nalanda-university.com/buddhist-ayurveda-encylopedia/huineng_sixth-patriarch-of-chan-buddhism_zen-master_hwei-neng.htm

• 701 CE - Shen Hsui recieves support of the Empress Wu, preaching in Lo-yang and Chang'an. http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/7521621

• 845 CE - Persecution and destruction of Buddhist temples and documents by Taoist Emperor Emperor Wu-tsung of the T'ang dynasty, called the Hui-ch'ang persecution http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O108-Huichangpersecution.html

• 10th-13th century -Tang and Song dynasties, Buddhism had a popular following. http://www.google.co.cr/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=12&ved=0CAsQFjABOAo&url=http%3A%2F%2Focean.otr.usm.edu%2F~w416373%2FHIS%2520101%2520web%2520site%2FLsn%25205%2520Resurgent%2520China.ppt&ei=5DQ8S7mDGIbIlAfj6s2eBw&usg=AFQjCNFWTyngr0e3AQTOKP4g2qiMcFeySQ&sig2=OQe8m-7ST5JU_jK4co9ILg

• 12th and 13th century - Movement of Cao'dong sect teachings by Dogen (Rinzai) and Linji sect by Elsai (Soto) to Japan to become Zen Buddhism http://large.stanford.edu/history/kaist/references/confucius/liu4/

• 15th and 16th centuries - Period of dormancy for the movementacademic.hws.edu/chinese/huang/mdln210/mdln210-17a.ppt

• 17th century - Scholastic revival of Chan Buddhism, non-ascetic style of meditation

updated 2010-07-17 01:01:00

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Allahu Akbar Meaning

The phrase "Allu Akbar" is a Muslim phrase that means "God is the Greatest." It is also spelled "Allahu Ekber" and "Allah-o-Akbar." "Allu Akbar" is usually said at the beginning of an Islamic prayer.http://salmanspiritual.com/akbar.html The Muslim call to prayer also contains "Allahu Akbar."http://www.economicexpert.com/a/Allahu:Akbar.htm

"Allahu Akbar" is also a phrase used to as an exclamation of excitement or praise, during battles or before the slaughtering of an animal in the "Halaal" tradition (under Islamic law).http://www.economicexpert.com/a/Allahu:Akbar.htmhttp://www.slate.com/id/2149455/

updated 2010-07-16 21:15:42

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Shroud of Turin

The cloth bears the image of a bearded man, which is most easily seen in a black and white photographic negative. While a venerated object to some Christians, the authenticity of the shroud is still debated in scientific circles. In 1988, the shroud was declared a Medieval era hoax following a series of radiocarbon dating tests. The theory was challenged because the sample taken was from a mended piece of the cloth that was damaged in a fire in the Middle Age.Times Online: Knights Templar hid the Shroud of Turin, says Vatican (April 6, 2009)

updated 2010-07-17 21:50:53

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Church of Spiritual Humanism

updated 2010-07-17 01:38:06

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How to Create a Rune Set

After making the rune set a few things are left to do. The runes will need to be cleansed and put in tune with the caster, the person using the rune set. The will also have to be stored in someway when not being used. All of these things explained below are optional and are not required to use a rune set.

A drawstring bag is the traditional storing choice. The bag should be roomy enough to fit the runes and the hand or fingers, depending on how the runes will be extracted for casting. This bag can be bought or made and can be in any color.

A casting cloth is often used to put the rune on when doing a runic reading. This cloth is normally blessed and spread out in front of the caster. Casting cloths have been historically white, but in today’s modern world many colors are used. Additional reasons for using a casting cloth are to keep the runes clean and to have a boundary for the casting.

Cleaning and blessing the runes is a personal choice that many people choose to do in their own privet way. Any thing from lemon juice to sage smoke can be used to cleanse the rune set, as well as a white candle and a prayer. For a better idea on cleansings and blessings do some research online and find the one that is most comfortable.http://www.rune-scripts.arollo.com/rune-set.htm

updated 2010-07-17 08:28:33

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Fathima Rifqa Bary

Honor student and cheerleader Fathima Rifqa Bary ran away from her Muslim family in Ohio to convert to join the Global Revolution Church in Orlando, Florida.http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,541205,00.html

Bary was placed in foster care in Florida, but was expected to be returned to Ohio, who has jurisdiction of her case following a hearing on August 21, 2009. She claims she will be killed for leaving her Muslim faith if returned to her home. Her father denies those claims, stating the Global Revolution Church kidnapped and brainwashed her.http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,541205,00.html

updated 2010-07-17 05:05:37

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