When Does Distortion Become Dishonesty? - Where Peter Is
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When Does Distortion Become Dishonesty? Where Peter Is
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Unique duality: Princeton-led team discovers 'exotic' superconductor with metallic surface
Princeton News: Unique duality: Princeton-led team discovers 'exotic' superconductor with metallic surface
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Friday, October 22, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
The Right To Think: Noam Chomsky
http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?267574: "Freedom of Speech
The title of one of our earlier sessions was Cogito, “I think.” That may serve as a useful reminder that even more fundamental than the right of free expression is the right to think. And that has not gone unchallenged. Right here for example. I suppose the most famous case is that of Ismail Besikci, who has endured many years in prison on the charge of having committed “thought crimes.” And even worse, for having dared to put his thoughts into words, in his documentation of crimes against the Kurds in Syria, Iran, Iraq — and finally Turkey, the unpardonable offence." Sphere: Related Content
The title of one of our earlier sessions was Cogito, “I think.” That may serve as a useful reminder that even more fundamental than the right of free expression is the right to think. And that has not gone unchallenged. Right here for example. I suppose the most famous case is that of Ismail Besikci, who has endured many years in prison on the charge of having committed “thought crimes.” And even worse, for having dared to put his thoughts into words, in his documentation of crimes against the Kurds in Syria, Iran, Iraq — and finally Turkey, the unpardonable offence." Sphere: Related Content
Monday, October 11, 2010
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
God Without Religion by Sankara Saranam
The sense of self, or identity, can expand to include all of humanity, regardless of nationality, beliefs, ethnicity, race, gender, or lifestyle...God Without Religion guides readers to expand their sense of self until it encompasses every living being, eradicating all preconditions for conflict and war.
... More often, religion distances worshipers from their inherent spirituality by directing their attention to outer rituals that reinforce dogmatic belief systems. In either instance religion stifles questioning, which is why antagonism between mystics and orthodoxy--such as Jesus and Jewish leaders, Buddha and the Brahmin, and the Sufis and Islam--permeates the history of religion. Instead of facilitating a dialogue with God, religious leaders interpret God for their followers, which has the effect of narrowing the sense of self so much that it is perceived as separate from the infinite self of God. If we were to focus awareness inwardly, very deeply, we would no longer need an interpreter because we would have a direct knowledge to the universal self peering through the eyes of all.
....God Without Religion offers a way for individuals to discover and define God on their own rather than accepting the interpretation of a particular religious doctrine. Instead of providing answers about God as organized religions do, the book encourages readers to explore their ideas of God by asking a series of questions that ultimately expand their sense of identity. I call this "worshiping by wondering." Wonder is the gateway to spiritual knowledge. The more questions we ask about the nature of God, the more profound the answers will be, leading to deeper questions which broaden our perceptions and expand our sense of self. Constantly challenging our conclusions and refining our knowledge of God promotes the deep spiritual growth needed to transcend the violence so prevalent in the world today.
....The idea of an infinite God shared by all people emerges from an unexpected form of devotion: worshiping by wondering. Instead of restating old beliefs, we begin asking new questions: What is God? What is the connection between God and self? What happens to my definition of God as my sense of self expands? Every answer is then challenged, transporting us as freethinkers beyond the boundaries of organized religion and into true spirituality, which is permeated throughout with a personal, all-loving image of God used to focus the heart and mind.
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... More often, religion distances worshipers from their inherent spirituality by directing their attention to outer rituals that reinforce dogmatic belief systems. In either instance religion stifles questioning, which is why antagonism between mystics and orthodoxy--such as Jesus and Jewish leaders, Buddha and the Brahmin, and the Sufis and Islam--permeates the history of religion. Instead of facilitating a dialogue with God, religious leaders interpret God for their followers, which has the effect of narrowing the sense of self so much that it is perceived as separate from the infinite self of God. If we were to focus awareness inwardly, very deeply, we would no longer need an interpreter because we would have a direct knowledge to the universal self peering through the eyes of all.
....God Without Religion offers a way for individuals to discover and define God on their own rather than accepting the interpretation of a particular religious doctrine. Instead of providing answers about God as organized religions do, the book encourages readers to explore their ideas of God by asking a series of questions that ultimately expand their sense of identity. I call this "worshiping by wondering." Wonder is the gateway to spiritual knowledge. The more questions we ask about the nature of God, the more profound the answers will be, leading to deeper questions which broaden our perceptions and expand our sense of self. Constantly challenging our conclusions and refining our knowledge of God promotes the deep spiritual growth needed to transcend the violence so prevalent in the world today.
....The idea of an infinite God shared by all people emerges from an unexpected form of devotion: worshiping by wondering. Instead of restating old beliefs, we begin asking new questions: What is God? What is the connection between God and self? What happens to my definition of God as my sense of self expands? Every answer is then challenged, transporting us as freethinkers beyond the boundaries of organized religion and into true spirituality, which is permeated throughout with a personal, all-loving image of God used to focus the heart and mind.
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Monday, October 4, 2010
Adrian Bird, M.M. Thomas - Theological sign posts for the Emergence of Dalit theology
Phd Thesis by Adrian Bird on Significance of MM Thomas to Dalit theology
Adrian Bird: M.M. Thomas: Theological Signposts for the Emergence of Dalit theology, submitted to the University of Edinburgh, 2008 Sphere: Related Content
Adrian Bird: M.M. Thomas: Theological Signposts for the Emergence of Dalit theology, submitted to the University of Edinburgh, 2008 Sphere: Related Content
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Longest lie ever told
Rev. Dr. T J Joshua wrote in his Manorama column Innathe Chinthavishayam that three words are the most powerful to bring change in the world: I am wrong. If it is true in relation to individuals, it must be true to communities, nations and civilizations. Recently it was reported after a study of 20000 people that most racists are religiously conservative people. Those who consider themselves spiritual are often most selfish. Cultures and civilzations are really built on terror and brutality, injustice and exploitation. Will we able to say that our cherished institutions, religions, traditions are wrong. Then only these words prove to be powerful and our world takes the path of truthfulness. An impossible possibility. Nietzche said, truth is the longest lie we ever told. We need to say we are wrong, our spirituality, institutions, culture and whatever we have built up on what Jesus told, hypocrisy. Dr. K. M Roy has written in Mangalam an apt essay on the nature of Spirituality of Kerala religious leaders. Thanks to the Malankara Orthodox church website which highlighted both articles
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Tiny Cheshire cow among new Guinness World Records
BBC News - Tiny Cheshire cow among new Guinness World Records
Tiny Cheshire cow among new Guinness World Records
Swallow (right) is smaller than the average sheep
A cow whose tiny stature saved her from the abattoir has entered the record books as the world's smallest.
Swallow, a Dexter cow from Cheshire, stands 33.5in (0.8m) tall from hind to foot - shorter than most sheep.
The 11-year-old, who is currently pregnant, has produced nine calves and is described by owner Caroline Ryder as the "nanny of the herd".
Swallow secured a slot with the tallest dog, longest snake and oldest gorilla in the 2011 Guinness World Records.
The tiny cow was born in Newbury, Berkshire in 1999 and bought by the Ryder family at a rare breed auction in 2006. Sphere: Related Content
Tiny Cheshire cow among new Guinness World Records
Swallow (right) is smaller than the average sheep
A cow whose tiny stature saved her from the abattoir has entered the record books as the world's smallest.
Swallow, a Dexter cow from Cheshire, stands 33.5in (0.8m) tall from hind to foot - shorter than most sheep.
The 11-year-old, who is currently pregnant, has produced nine calves and is described by owner Caroline Ryder as the "nanny of the herd".
Swallow secured a slot with the tallest dog, longest snake and oldest gorilla in the 2011 Guinness World Records.
The tiny cow was born in Newbury, Berkshire in 1999 and bought by the Ryder family at a rare breed auction in 2006. Sphere: Related Content
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Are Devoutly Religious Congregations More Racist? - Science and Religion Today
Are Devoutly Religious Congregations More Racist? - Science and Religion Today
The studies show there’s significantly less racism among people who don’t have strong religious beliefs, while highly devout religious communities exhibit more prejudice against people of other races (with seminaries showing the highest degree of racism). The researchers found barely any difference between the amount of racism among religious fundamentalists and more moderate Christians. “Only religious agnostics were racially tolerant,” Sphere: Related Content
The studies show there’s significantly less racism among people who don’t have strong religious beliefs, while highly devout religious communities exhibit more prejudice against people of other races (with seminaries showing the highest degree of racism). The researchers found barely any difference between the amount of racism among religious fundamentalists and more moderate Christians. “Only religious agnostics were racially tolerant,” Sphere: Related Content
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Kerala Arm Chopping | New Man College | Malayalam Lecturer Joseph | Question Paper Mohamed - Oneindia News
Kerala Arm Chopping New Man College Malayalam Lecturer Joseph Question Paper Mohamed - Oneindia News
On Saturday, Sep 4, Newman College management has removed TJ Joseph from service, effective from Sep 1 on the grounds of hurting religious sentiments of a community.
College Teachers' Association has come out in support of Joseph. They met him at his residence in Ernakulam on Sunday, Sep 5.
"Dismissing Joseph was like chopping off his other hand," said the spokesperson of the Teachers' association.
TJ Joseph was attacked by PFI activists on Jul 4 for preparing a Malayalam question paper with alleged derogatory references to Prophet Mohammed. So far 30 people have been arrested in connection with the attack. Sphere: Related Content
On Saturday, Sep 4, Newman College management has removed TJ Joseph from service, effective from Sep 1 on the grounds of hurting religious sentiments of a community.
College Teachers' Association has come out in support of Joseph. They met him at his residence in Ernakulam on Sunday, Sep 5.
"Dismissing Joseph was like chopping off his other hand," said the spokesperson of the Teachers' association.
TJ Joseph was attacked by PFI activists on Jul 4 for preparing a Malayalam question paper with alleged derogatory references to Prophet Mohammed. So far 30 people have been arrested in connection with the attack. Sphere: Related Content
After hand, Kerala professor loses job too - Thiruvananthapuram - City - The Times of India
After hand, Kerala professor loses job too - Thiruvananthapuram - City - The Times of India
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The professor whose hand was cut off by Islamist fanatics two months ago for allegedly insulting the Prophet has been sacked by his college.
T J Joseph, a professor at Newman College, Thodu-puzha, withdrew a question alleged to be derogatory about the Prophet after Muslims groups protested. He apologized for it as well. But he was attacked by the radical Muslim group Popular Front of India. Now, he finds himself minus his hand and his job and, according to his sister, in "a state of shock".
"They ( Newman College authorities) unilaterally found him guilty," said the professor's sister Marie Stella. "Joseph is in a state of shock and does not even have the spirit to talk about it. He never thought that the college could do this... This is the severest of the seven punishments in the university's statute. Joseph had replied to the show-cause notice, and they did this despite his apology," Marie added. She said that his dismissal means he can't claim pension even after 25 years of service.
Kerala's education minister M A Baby termed Joseph's sacking as excessive use of authority and said he could appeal to the University Tribunal or explore other legal means. Although Joseph was suspended after the controversy broke out over the question he had set for an internal exam, the MG University, had revoked his suspension on July 24, taking into account his apology.
Read more: After hand, Kerala professor loses job too - Thiruvananthapuram - City - The Times of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/After-hand-Kerala-professor-loses-job-too/articleshow/6493913.cms#ixzz0ybSFu9Ot Sphere: Related Content
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The professor whose hand was cut off by Islamist fanatics two months ago for allegedly insulting the Prophet has been sacked by his college.
T J Joseph, a professor at Newman College, Thodu-puzha, withdrew a question alleged to be derogatory about the Prophet after Muslims groups protested. He apologized for it as well. But he was attacked by the radical Muslim group Popular Front of India. Now, he finds himself minus his hand and his job and, according to his sister, in "a state of shock".
"They ( Newman College authorities) unilaterally found him guilty," said the professor's sister Marie Stella. "Joseph is in a state of shock and does not even have the spirit to talk about it. He never thought that the college could do this... This is the severest of the seven punishments in the university's statute. Joseph had replied to the show-cause notice, and they did this despite his apology," Marie added. She said that his dismissal means he can't claim pension even after 25 years of service.
Kerala's education minister M A Baby termed Joseph's sacking as excessive use of authority and said he could appeal to the University Tribunal or explore other legal means. Although Joseph was suspended after the controversy broke out over the question he had set for an internal exam, the MG University, had revoked his suspension on July 24, taking into account his apology.
Read more: After hand, Kerala professor loses job too - Thiruvananthapuram - City - The Times of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/After-hand-Kerala-professor-loses-job-too/articleshow/6493913.cms#ixzz0ybSFu9Ot Sphere: Related Content
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