THERE’S A LACK OF UNDERSTANDING OF ISLAM – King Abdullah II of Jordan

THERE’S A LACK OF UNDERSTANDING OF ISLAM

King Abdullah II of Jordan

Jordan King

“Asked about President Donald Trump’s anti-Muslim rhetoric – namely “Islam hates us” and “there’s a tremendous hatred there” – King Abdullah II of Jordan says “there’s a lack of understanding of Islam,” not only in the White House but in Congress.

To all Americans, whether I’m in Washington, in the Congress, or with the administration, I think, maybe, there’s a lack of understanding of Islam,” the Jordan leader told CNN’s “Fareed Zakaria GPS” at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, last month. “Islam is built on moral virtues that you see in Christianity and Judaism and other religions. It is not a religion of hate.”

NOTE BY NANCY:  While our seminary group was in Jerusalem, we visited the The Dome of the Rock Mosque.   The atmosphere here is one of devotion and reverence.   We left our shoes outside and entered the Mosque in silence.  Worshipers knelt in prayer.   5 times daily, in accordance with the Sun’s movement, Muslims stop what they are doing and pray.  It is no accident that Rumi, a Muslim Sufi, ranks among the top most popular poets on the planet.  Sufism is the “mystical Islamic belief and practice in which Muslims seek to find the truth of divine love and knowledge through direct personal experience of God.”  (https://www.britannica.com/topic/Sufism)

Dome of the Rock – Located on Mount Moriah

Moslem tradition states that Mohammed ascended from the Temple Mound, hundreds of years after the Temple was destroyed in 70 C.E. by the Romans.  King Hussein (1935 – 1999), considered the Father of Modern Jordan, donated enough gold to cover the Dome of the Mosque.   The Dome of the Rock Mosque rivals Mecca as one of the most sacred shrines for Muslims.

Inside this mosque is the rock thought to be where Abraham was prepared to sacrifice his son Issac and where Jacob had his “ladder into heaven” dream.  The wrought iron fence circles a washing fountain where each Moslem must wash his face, hands, and feet before entering the mosque.

The Arabic writing around the top of the Mosque is from the Koran.

The upper walls of the Mosque are inlaid tile mosaic.  The gold, white, and blue tiles create a beautiful sight below the sparkling gold dome.  In the above photo, the gold donated by King Hussein of Jordan is being mounted on the Dome—1993.

Mosaic tiles around the upper walls of the Mosque

The craftsmanship required to create this mosque is mind-boggling.  As Rumi wrote:  “Let the beauty we love be what we do.”

 

WAYS IN WHICH RELIGION HAS BEEN USED TO ENSLAVE HUMANITY

PREPARATION FOR ASCENSION – KNOWING TRUTH!

 

WAYS IN WHICH RELIGION HAS BEEN USED TO ENSLAVE HUMANITY

Nancy B. Detweiler, M.Ed., M.Div.

 

 “When a large number of people had gathered together so that they trod on one another, Jesus began to say to his disciples first of all, ‘Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.  For there is nothing that is covered that will not be uncovered; and hidden that will not be known.’” [i] 

 PHARISEES:

The “Greek from Hebrew” word translated Pharisee means separatists, literalist.  Pharisees were one of Jewish sects during the time of Jesus that were opposed to him.  Metaphysically, Pharisee represents the individual consciousness that binds humanity to external forms of religion.  The Pharisee does not “know that Truth comes into expression in the consciousness through understanding; [he] seeks a sign in the external realm.  No sign of the presence of Christ can be given to the pharisaical state of mind, for the things of Spirit are spiritually discerned. (Mark 8:11,12)” [ii]

The Pharisees represent the religions of the world.  Although most religions possess a mystical branch,[iii] the bulk of humanity participates in religion by performing external rituals that have little or no in-depth meaning for them.  Obeying external religious rules does not lead to enhanced understanding of our spiritual nature.  In fact, it prevents people from recognizing their true nature as made in the image of Father/Mother God.  This lack of knowledge of who we really are has opened the door for the powerful to manipulate and enslave us.  We readily accept the biblical/religious teachings that we are “dust and to dust you shall return.”  [iv]

JESUS:

Metaphysically, Jesus represents God’s idea of a perfect man/woman—the Real Self of all humanity.[v]  Metaphysicians refer to this Real Self as the Christ Self, the Higher Self.  Jesus demonstrated through the major events of his life the pathway to ascension.[vi]   Each individual must travel this path for him/herself.  There is no magical way to suddenly possess the mind that was in Christ Jesus.  This mind requires the type of self-discipline described in my article entitled “Ascension.” [vii]

******Jesus, as the Divine Idea of the perfect man/woman, is not limited to the Christian religion. [viii]  Instead, this Divine Idea is the goal toward which all of humanity is to aim.  Every human being is divine and will eventually ascend to the higher realms. 

 SEE [ix]

Religions have enslaved humanity by not allowing this knowledge of our true identities to be taught. 

 Jesus taught:  “The one who believes in me [in your own indwelling God or I AM PRESENCE] will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these.”  [x]  Jesus recognized all of humanity as his brothers and sisters.

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SACRED TEXTS:

All sacred books were written by individuals incarnated in a physical body and living on the 3^rd dimensional plane of duality (represented by the Genesis story of the forbidden tree of knowledge of good and evil).  These sacred texts were written for a variety of reasons, yet each religion appears to accept its sacred texts as the infallible word of God.  The Bible, especially, has undergone many translations from Aramaic, Hebrew, Greek, and Latin into the language of specific nations.  The exact equivalent of a word in one language may not exist in another language.  Therefore the translation can easily change the meaning of the text.

The Bible consists of a compilation of many books written by various, often unknown authors.  The books chosen to be included in the Bible were selected by a group of human beings who were far from spiritually advanced.[xi]  Instead, they were Pharisaical in nature.  The Bible is full of contradictions, some of which represent differences in theological perspective.  Still, with all of its human flaws, much hidden wisdom can be found therein.

ENSLAVEMENT:

Those who would enslave the people easily do so by teaching them that the surface, or literal, meaning of the translated  words is the correct meaning.  This results in myriad misinterpretations, which can be used to create fear within the people.   Some examples are:

I.  Hell – Humans can easily be enslaved by teaching them a God who created a place of eternal punishment, called Hell.  Actually, the Aramaic words translated as “hell” in English—gehenna dnoora—refers to the “Valley of Hinnom.”  During the 1^st century C.E., Gehenna dnoora, was the garbage dump for Jerusalem.  Located outside the city, people brought their garbage to Genenna dnoora and burned it.  The Valley of Hinnom was also the place where the Judean king, Ahaz (735-715 B.C.E.) offered sacrifices to idols.  King Ahaz also sent his son to the flames as a human sacrifice to the gods.  As a result of these sacrifices, the valley Gui Hinnom became a Semitic term for hell. [xii]

A.  Enslavement via instilling a fear of death and possibly a penalty of eternity in hell =obedience to the church rules and doctrines/creeds.

B.  Fear of death allows people to be manipulated into all types of behavior, including wars.   The concept of Enemy becomes acceptable, resulting in racism, discrimination, hatred, and violence.

II.  Reincarnation – The word reincarnation is not found in the Bible.  Still, the concept is present and vividly evident for those who read with open minds and who refuse to allow the doctrines of the church to dictate what they can perceive in their reading.[xiii]

A.  Enslavement by withholding knowledge of reincarnation is another way to create fear of death. 

B.  Denied the truth of reincarnation, enslavement = Only one life to live.  With only one life to live, every facet of our lives on the 3^rd dimensional plane of duality takes on far more significance than it deserves—only one chance to experience marriage, only one chance to have children, only one chance to fulfill our dreams, on and on………

C.  Denied the truth of reincarnation, enslavement = the opportunity for the power elite to use the false concept of abortion kills babies to occupy the energies of millions while behind the scenes nefarious activities can take place undetected.[xiv]  An excellent example is how the outcome of important political elections can be manipulated by encouraging those who call themselves pro-life to vote for the candidate professing agreement with the pro-lifers.  This candidate may or may not be the best individual to lead a nation.

D.  Denied the truth of reincarnation, enslavement = homo phobia = a means to encourage hatred, discrimination, and violence.  The eternal life of a Soul—who eons ago made the freewill choice to incarnate on Earth’s 3^rd dimensional plane of duality—is characterized by incarnating in both male and female bodies, rich and poor, in a variety of races, and in healthy and physically challenged bodies.  A variety of lifestyles is assumed in order to learn from each experience.  Incarnating in both male and female bodies = the opportunity to evolve into an androgynous being—meaning the Soul has achieved the balance of masculine and feminine energies required to evolve into the likeness and image of our Mother/Father God.  As the Soul works to achieve this balance of energies, it incarnates into male and female bodies in a number of incarnations.  Although Souls live in an atmosphere of Unconditional Love on the inner planes, they develop special affinities to particular Souls.  When these Souls incarnate into physical bodies, they may choose male or female bodies.  The gender of the physical body does not impact the Souls’ love for each other.

As we have seen from past life regressions, our physical bodies carry memories from previous incarnations.  My intuitive sense is that a Soul who has incarnated in the same gender for several lifetimes in a row and then, switches to the opposite gender in the present incarnation may manifest as what we call homosexual for the simple reason his/her cells still carry strong memories of the previous lives.  Cellular memory may also account for the individual feeling she/he is in the wrong body.  Bisexuality can actually indicate a step toward attaining androgyne.

Immeasurable enslavement and suffering have resulted from religions’ refusal to teach the truth of reincarnation.  Past life regressions and the miracles of healing that often occur have proven the extent of the suffering incurred.

From the Soul-level perspective, the gender of the body makes no difference.   There is no judgment!

III.  Born again – a misinterpretation of this extremely popular religious term is used to enslave millions.  Christians are taught that in order to avoid spending eternity in hell, they must be born again.  This represents an example of translators interpreting the Bible in accordance with their religious doctrines.

Let’s look at the story of Nicodemus in John 3.  As a Pharisee, Nicodemus accepted reincarnation for the good souls.[xv]  He had been observing Jesus and was impressed:  “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of God.”  Jesus intuitively knows that Nicodemus’ statement is really a question.  He answers the question he perceives.  “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he is not able to see the kingdom of God.”

The Greek word used here is gennethe in the passive voice, indicating the subject is acted upon by someone else.  In the passive voice, gennethe means to be born of woman.  The Greek word translated here as again is anothen.  It means both again and from above.  I choose to translate anothen as again based of the passive voice of gennethe.  Thus Jesus’ statement actually reads:  “unless one is born again of woman, he is not able to see the kingdom of God.”  In other words, Nicodemus must reincarnate until he is spiritually mature enough to perform the signs Jesus performed.

Reincarnation is the means by which we evolve in spiritual maturity to the point of ascension to a higher dimension of consciousness.  By religions failing to teach reincarnation, humanity is enslaved to a level of consciousness that does not recognize our innate individual sovereignty.  Instead, Christians are taught that salvation from eternity in hell comes through “Jesus’ blood shed on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins.”  Christians are taught to worship Jesus as Redeemer and Savior.  Many sing popular hymns like “Jesus Paid It All.”

To say Jesus paid it all enslaves Christians by preventing individual spiritual evolvement.  Just as a young child must learn to walk on his own, humanity must seek truth and integrate it into our personal lives on our own.  Jesus shows us the Way; he does not do it for us.[xvi]

IV.  Religions enslave by their failure to encourage holistic self-growth, which is the Soul purpose in reincarnating.  Jesus taught that those who believe in him (meaning who believe in their own indwelling God) would do greater works than he did.  Yet the Bible does not teach humanity how to achieve a level of spiritual consciousness that would allow us to do these works.  Religions do not encourage humanity to think in terms of individual growth.  Instead, they teach humanity to be dependent upon the religious authorities to tell them what to believe, what to do, the rituals they are to perform or in which to participate, and to walk in Jesus’ footsteps.  They do not teach individual self worth and being an integral unique part of the overall Divine Plan.  

 Humanity is led into believing it is separate from God and all other parts of Creation.  Humanity is alone with no real purpose in life.  This is the worst type of enslavement—enslavement to meaninglessness!

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 During the last five weeks before 12/21/12, I encourage everyone—especially those who are deeply involved in the external religions of Pharisees—to look again at Jesus, the Divine Idea of humanity in perfection.  Then look within yourselves to determine how closely you resemble this Divine Idea.  Are you a sovereign being of Love & Light – OR – are you simply saying, “I have nothing to worry over … I’m saved, I’m a born again Christian.  Jesus did it all for me.”

In truth, no one has anything over which to worry.  All will ascend when they are ready.  On the other hand, Earth has invited every member of the human family to ascend with her in 2012!  The choice is yours.

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[i]   Luke 12:1-2, Lamsa’s Translation from the Aramaic of the Peshitta.

[ii]   Unity’s Metaphysical Bible Dictionary, page521.

[iii]   Although each religion’s mystical groups offer an opportunity for deeper spirituality, they are still required to       adhere to the tenets of the particular religion.

[iv]   Genesis 3:19.

[v]   Unity’s Metaphysical Bible Dictionary, page 345.

[vi]   http://www.pathwaytoascension.com/ascension.html

[vii]   http://www.pathwaytoascension.com/ascension.html

[viii]   I speak within the framework of Christianity because that is the only religion I know.

[ix]   Explanation of your Divine Self may be found at:  http://tsl.org/2009/10/chart-of-your-divine-self/

[x]   John 14:12.  See:  https://pathwaytoascension.wordpress.com/2012/09/19/jesus-did-not-mean-he-is-the-way-the-truth-the-life/

[xi]   A reading of few of the Church Fathers’ writings will reveal just how egoic and invested in being the one who        was right were those who compiled the Christian (including the Catholic) Bible.

[xii]   Rocco Errico, “Why Hell Is A Rubbish Heap,”  SCIENCE OF MIND MAGAZINE, February 1996, page 103.  See:                  https://pathwaytoascension.wordpress.com/2012/10/26/hell-jerusalems-garbage-dump/

[xiii]   See:  https://pathwaytoascension.wordpress.com/2011/04/01/reincarnation-in-the-bible-part-2/

[xiv]   https://pathwaytoascension.wordpress.com/category/abortion/

[xv]   Josephus, The Wars of the Jews, Book 3, Chapter 8, No.14, trans. William Whiston (Grand Rapids, Michigan:           Kregel Publications, 1960) 478.

[xvi]   You may read what Jesus showed us at:  http://www.pathwaytoascension.com/bible.html.

GETTING TO KNOW THE BEAUTY OF AFGHANISTAN & ITS PEOPLE, PART 1

GETTING TO KNOW THE BEAUTY OF AFGHANISTAN & ITS PEOPLE

PART 1

Compiled by Nancy B. Detweiler, M.Ed., M.Div.

 

 Band-e Amir Lake in Afghanistan

“The surreal beauty of the lakes is a balm for every soul.”

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Lakes+in+Afghanistan&view=detail&id=37A3D6CE667462FDC451989941EDA5AB6EB785B2

 “I see so deeply within myself.

Not needing my eyes, I can see everything clearly.

Why would I want to bother my eyes again

Now that I see the world through His eyes?”

 —Rumi, 13^th century poet

Born in 1207 in what is present day Afghanistan.

http://peacefulrivers.homestead.com/Rumipoetry1.html

 Afghanistan is land-locked, bordering Iran, Pakistan, China, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan.  Once a part of the ancient Persian Empire, Afghanistan’s culture still exhibits Persian influences.  Of interest to students of the Bible is a reminder that the Israelites were in exile in Babylon (now Iraq) when Cyrus of Persia (now Iran) took the throne.  Cyrus allowed those Israelites who desired to do so to return home to Israel and ordered that the Temple of Jerusalem be rebuilt.  (See the biblical book of Ezra)  Not all Israelites (or Jews) chose to return to Israel.  There is evidence that the lost tribes of Israel settled in Afghanistan and Kashmir.[i]  You may read the article at the referenced Endnote.  Examples of the evidence are the fact that Kashmir, or Kashahmiri is a Hebrew word and an attributive name of the Israelites—Kashahmiri Jew.  Also, the most popular mountain pass in Afghanistan is called Khyber Pass.  Khyber is a Hebrew name meaning a Fort.[ii]

 

http://www.keyway.ca/htm2000/20000227.htm

  Kashmir is located in the northeast of Pakistan – it is a hotly disputed area.

 That the Lost Tribes of Israel settled in Afghanistan and Kashmir holds stunning significance at this point in time because the evidence leads to a reasonable conclusion that the Lost Tribes are now the Muslims of Afghanistan and Kashmir.[iii]  WE ARE TRULY ONE FAMILY OF GOD!

 Khyber Pass – the most northern and important passes between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Asia/Pakistan/West/North-West_Frontier/Khyber_Pass/photo252293.htm

 Afghanistan’s location, bordering five countries, means that its culture includes influences from a variety of nationalities.  The ancient Chinese Silk Road–a Trade Route of the 1^st century B.C. connecting China with the Mediterranean Sea—also ran through Afghanistan.  The Silk Road sustained an international culture that brought together diverse groups.  Afghanistan was one of the many cosmopolitan countries in the Middle East—including Palestine during the time of Jesus—impacted culturally by the Chinese Silk Road international trade traffic.

 The Silk Road ran through 3 major cities of Afghanistan

Herat, Bamyan, & Kabul, as well as over the Hindu Kush Mountain range.

Hindu Kush Mountains

 Camel Train in Central Hindu Kush, near Hazarjat

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Needless to say, much of Afghanistan has been destroyed by decades of war.  I am choosing to focus on its natural beauty.

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 KABUL – THE CAPITAL CITY

 Kabul – the capital of Afghanistan

 Kabul – A pre-1990s photo

 Road from Kabul to Bamyan – home of the Hazara people

BAMYAN PROVINCE

 Bamyan is located on an ancient trade route between India and Central Asia; it was long a center of Buddhism.  Buddhists monks carved out the grottoes and Buddhas in the limestone mountain cliffs.  These Buddha statues are thought to be some of the world’s tallest.

http://my.englishclub.com/photo/afghanistan-bamyan-province?xg_source=activity

 BUDDHA CLIFF HANGING STATUES

  Cliff carving of Buddha in Bamyan City dating from the 3^rd century A.D.

http://www.afghanchamber.com/States/Bamian.htm

 “The Great Compassionate Heart is the essence of Buddhahood.”

Buddhism.  Gandavyuha Sutra

Buddha – Cliff Carving

BLUE LAKES OF BAMYAN PROVINCE

 The Blue Lakes, located in the foothills of Hindu Kush, are incredibly deep and contain water so blue it looks like blue ink.  The deep blue color of the water is due to the clarity of the air and the purity of the water.  The high mineral content of the water also affects its varying shades of color.  These blue lakes are surrounded by towering, pink limestone cliffs. [iv]

 

 “God is beautiful and loves beauty.” 

Islam. Hadith of Muslim

 

A lake in Badakshan, Afghanistan near the Taijik border

 

 

 

 

      Village near the Band-e Amir Lakes

http://www.amusingplanet.com/2012/04/deep-blue-lakes-of-band-e-amir.html

 

Band-e Amir Lakes

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/seven-stans-photos/#/dam-of-the-amir_12281_600x450.jpg

  Ghazmi Province, Afghanistan

  Grape Fields in Ghazmi Province

HERAT CITY

 Herat is the 3^rd largest city in Afghanistan, located in the valley of the Hari River. [v]

 

 Herat City

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/tags/hashmat/interesting/

 

Citadel in Herat City thought to have been built by Alexander the Great.

The presence of a citadel helped to place Herat City on the Chinese Silk Road map.

http://sjpaderborn.wordpress.com/2011/10/20/major-tourist-site-restored-in-herat-afghanistan-please-send-me-there-by-sean-mclachlan-gadling-com/

Gold Mine in Nor Aaba, Afghanistan

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/263023/20111207/gold-worth-1-trillion-buried-afghanistan-mountains.htm

 Untapped Mineral Deposits in Afghanistan estimated to be worth between $1-$3 Trillion.

http://muftah.org/hope-amid-chaos-mineral-resources-afghanistans-economic-future/

 

Fine Ruby Mineral Deposit – http://www.jewelinfo4u.com/Ruby_types.aspx

 

 Afghan Ruby – http://www.gems-afghan.com/cgi-bin/aslides.pl?11&156

 

Ruby from Jegdalek in Kabul Province – http://www.johnbetts-fineminerals.com/jhbnyc/mineralmuseum/picshow.php?id=21644

 

 Lapis Lazuli

http://www.maxicep.com/konu-disi/degerli-taslar-112593.html

 

 Mineral Deposits

http://fromtheleft.wordpress.com/2010/06/14/u-s-discovers-1-trillion-in-untapped-mineral-deposits-in-afghanistan/

 IRRIGATION SYSTEM

 

IRRIGATED FARM LANDS

 

Grape Harvesting

 

Hazara Farm

 The Hazara people are distinctive unto themselves, with their own religion, mixed ethnicity, and independent nature.  They have lived in Central Afghanistan since the pre-2^nd century amidst rugged mountains—nearly inaccessible—a wildly beautiful area with craggy peaks and rushing rivers, called Hazarajat.

“A talented people, the Hazara truly enjoy poetry, often memorizing it and using it to teach children, as well as storytelling and music that is distinct to their culture. They are expert rug weavers, embroiderers and calligraphers (even through most are illiterate). Wrestling and a baseball-like game are favorite physical pastimes.

Hazara women are honored in legend and folk tales. Shunning burkas, their traditional garb is bright green and red floral dresses, worn without the long under-trousers customary in Afghan culture and accessorized with heavy stockings, fur-lined boots, beaded headgear and heavy, coin strung necklaces. Independent and industrious given opportunity, many pre-Taliban Hazara women were highly educated and entered teaching or medical professions as well as serving in political roles. And, unlike other Afghan women, they fought beside Hazara men in battle.” [vi]

 Potato Farming

 Potato Farming

http://dai-global-developments.com/afghan-farmers-investing-in-livelihoods/

 

 Rice Farming

 

Gardeli Farm Scene

 

 Strawberry Farming – the women earn about $5 daily

 

Goat Farming

http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Goat_farming_Afghanistan.jpg

RIVERS IN AFGHANISTAN

Only one river in Afghanistan flows into the ocean.

 

Kabul River

http://www.stevebrownrotary.com/Afghanistan/AfghanistanTrips/AfghTrip2005/AfghTripJan2005-Pictures.htm

 The Kabul River flows into the Indus River, which flows into the Arabian Ocean, a part of the Indian Ocean. [vii]  The Indus River is home to river dolphins. [viii]

Indus River Dolphin

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=indus+river+dolphin&num=10&hl=en&biw=1280&bih=635&tbm=isch&tbnid=RrzKzrVYfztHEM:&imgrefurl=http://www.learnanimals.com/indus-river-dolphin/&docid=v1dSgGOjSmfFEM&imgurl=http://www.learnanimals.com/indus-river-dolphin/indus-river-dolphin.jpg&w=200&h=151&ei=jGZ7UMyyJeyH0QH-zIHoDA&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=601&sig=106247280561685873866&sqi=2&page=1&tbnh=120&tbnw=160&start=0&ndsp=15&ved=1t:429,r:8,s:0,i:92&tx=76&ty=66

Pech River in eastern Afghanistan – http://www.panoramio.com/photo/7213018

River near Salang Pass in Northern Afghanistan

 DESERT AREA OF AFGHANISTAN

 

Tashkurgan – an ancient caravan city

http://ai.stanford.edu/~latombe/mountain/photo/afghanistan/afghanistan.htm

 

Afghan Mountains – semi-desert Baluchistan in southern Afghanistan

http://mobandmultitude.com/tag/baluchistan/

PERSIAN TEA HOUSE

 

Tea House in Herat

 

Pak Tea House

 PERSIAN GARDENS

 

Garden of Babur in Kabul [ix]

These gardens are believed to have been developed in 1528.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardens_of_Babur

 

 Tulips are Afghanistan’s National Flower

“This magnificent flower was originated in the Pamir and Hindu Kush mountain ranges of Afghanistan and central Asia.  In the Persian empire Tulip was named as “Laleh” and it was grown in Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey and other parts of Central Asia.”

http://www.thelovelyplanet.net/national-flowers-of-the-saarc-countries/

 

http://centralasiaonline.com/en_GB/pakistan-articles/caii/features/pakistan/business/2011/01/11/feature-02

Afghan farm workers gather saffrons on a farm in Herat

Harvesting Saffron

http://article.wn.com/view/2011/06/17/Afghan_concern_over_saffron_price_drop/

 Saffron is being used to replace the poppies in some parts of

Afghanistan.  Saffron is used in perfumes, food coloring, and fabric dyes.  It possesses anticarcinogenic qualities.

 

Colchicum Inteum – native to Afghanistan, India, & China

It flowers with the leaves as the snow melts in March – July.  It requires perfect drainage.

http://www.hillkeep.ca/bulbs%20colchicum.htm

 

  Praying inside Garden of Babur in Kabul

“Your Lord says, “Call on Me; I will answer your prayer.”   Islam. Qur’an 40.60

 “The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon him in truth.”   Judaism & Christianity.  Psalm 145:18

 “When My servant ask you concerning Me, I am indeed Close to them.  I listen to the prayer of every suppliant when he calls on Me.”  Islam.  Qur’an. 2.186

 “Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you.”  Judaism & Christianity.  Psalm 55:22

Band-e Amir Lake

 “No person knows what delights of the eye are kept hidden for them—as a reward for their good deeds.”  Islam. Qur’an 32.17

“No eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man conceived, what God has prepared for those who love him.”  Christianity.  I Corinthians 2:9

“Thou dost show me the path of life; in thy presence there is fullness of joy, in thy right hand are pleasures for evermore.”  Judaism & Christianity.  Psalm 16:11

“For those who believe and work righteousness, is blessedness, and a beautiful place of return.”  Islam. Qur’an 13.28-29

 WE ARE TRULY ONE FAMILY OF GOD!

Part 2

https://pathwaytoascension.wordpress.com/2012/10/19/getting-to-know-the-beauty-of-the-afghan-people-part-2/ 

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[i]   http://www.answering-christianity.com/lost_people_of_israel.htm –  “The lost tribes of Israel are now the Muslims of Afghanistan and Kashmir.”

[ii]   http://www.answering-christianity.com/lost_people_of_israel.htm

[iii]   http://www.answering-christianity.com/lost_people_of_israel.htm

[iv]   http://www.amusingplanet.com/2012/04/deep-blue-lakes-of-band-e-amir.html

[v]   http://www.afghanistan-culture.com/afghanistan-herat.html

[vi]   http://www.joshuaproject.net/people-profile.php?peo3=12076&rog3=AF

[vii]   http://countrystudies.us/afghanistan/33.htm

[viii]   http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/mammals/cetaceans/indusriverdolphin.htm

[ix]   More information is given regarding the reason for and construction of Persian Gardens at:  https://pathwaytoascension.wordpress.com/2012/10/08/getting-to-know-the-beauty-of-the-people-of-iran-part-ii/

AN HOUR WITH AN ANGEL – ARCHANGEL MICHAEL – SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

AN HOUR WITH AN ANGEL – SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

WITH LINDA DILLON CHANNELING ARCHANGEL MICHAEL

GEOFFREY WEST – HOST

A VERY IMPORTANT SHOW

THE VIDEO “I KNOW MY GALACTIC FAMILY IS HERE.  DO YOU?”

HAS BEEN WELCOMED BY WORLD LEADERS & OUR GALACTIC FAMILY!

https://pathwaytoascension.wordpress.com/2012/09/15/i-know-my-galactic-family-is-here-do-you/

ARCHANGEL MICHAEL SPEAKS TO NEW ZEALAND & AUSTRALIA

 

IT IS TIME FOR ALL OF US TO LET GO OF ALL SEPARATISM

AND TO REALIZE THAT

WE ARE ONE PLANET!

WE ARE ONE FAMILY!

WE ARE ALL MAGNIFICENT BEINGS!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/inlight_radio/2012/09/18/an-hour-with-an-angel

***UPDATE – AN ILLUMINATI FALSE FLAG EVENT CAUGHT IN THE ACT – EMBASSY IN BENGHAZI DID NOT EXIST

UPDATE – MAY 13, 2013 – THERE WAS NO CONSULATE IN BENGHAZI!  THE LOCATION OF THE CONSULATE DESCRIBED IN BOTH NEWS RELEASES IS THE SAME AS THE LOCATION OF THE NEW CONSULATE IN TRIPOLI. 

SEE INFORMATION BELOW

UPDATE – MAY 6, 2013

The new United States Department of State, under Secretary of State John Kerry, reveals NO Embassy, Consulate, or diplomatic mission for Libya … in fact, Libya does not appear in the list for Africa.  Note in the 2012 list that the Libyan Embassy is listed during Hillary Clinton’s term as Secretary of State as being in Tripoli. 

No consulate in Benghazi is mentioned on either of the websites.

THE TRIPOLI EMBASSY SITE – WITH LATEST NEWS DATING 4/23/2013

http://libya.usembassy.gov/index.html

The following excerpt may shed some light on the situation in Benghazi – I found this by entering “Benghazi” on the Tripoli Embassy website SEARCH.

U.S. Embassy Tripoli Warden Message-Benghazi American Citizen Services Consular Visit

March 10, 2010

This warden message announces a routine consular visit to Benghazi on March 12, 2010.

The U.S. Embassy invites American citizens living in eastern Libya to Benghazi’s Tibesti Hotel conference room

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy is located in the Ben Ashour neighborhood on Jeraba Street behind the former Libyan-Swiss Clinic. Our phone numbers are 091-379-4560 during business hours or 091-366-2696 (after-hours number for emergencies involving American citizens only).

U.S. Embassy Tripoli Warden Message – American Citizen Town Hall Meeting

February 9, 2011

This Warden Message is to announce a town hall meeting for American citizens. 

The U.S. Embassy invites American citizens living in Libya to a town hall meeting at the American School of Tripoli on Tuesday, February 15 at 5:30 pm.  The school is located in the Seraj neighborhood near the former location of the U.S. Consular Section (go to http://www.astripoli.org/map.php for a map).  This meeting is open to current U.S. passport-holders only, so please bring your passport for admittance.  If you do not have a U.S. passport with you, you will not be admitted to the meeting.   We look forward to updating you on what your Embassy is doing in Libya and hearing from you.  If you plan to attend the meeting, please reply to ConsularTripoli@state.gov before the close of business on Sunday, February 13.

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy is located in the Ben Ashour neighborhood on Jeraba Street behind the former Libyan-Swiss Clinic. Our phone numbers are 021-337-3100 during business hours or 091-366-2696 (after-hours number for emergencies involving U.S. citizens only).

NOTE:  THE 2010 CONSULAR VISIT TO BENGHAZI MET AT THE TIBESTI HOTEL IN BENGHAZI.   IN BOTH THE 2010 & 2011 PRESS RELEASES, THE CONSULAR SECTION OF THE U.S. EMBASSY IS STATED TO BE LOCATED IN THE BEN ASHOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ON JERABA STREET.

THE NEWS RELEASE BELOW STATES THE NEW CONSULAR SECTION OF THE U. S. EMBASSY IS LOCATED ON JERABA STREET IN THE BEN ASHOUR NEIGHBORHOOD OF TRIPOLI.

THERE WAS NO CONSULAR IN BENGHAZI!

NEW CONSULAR SECTION OPEN IN TRIPOLI

MARCH 24, 2010

http://libya.usembassy.gov/service/information-for-travelers/warden-messages/untitled5.html

Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs gives speech prior to opening ceremony.

Tripoli – On March 24th, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, Janice L. Jacobs, cut the ribbon on the new Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy located on Jeraba Street in the Ben Ashour neighborhood of Tripoli…………….

Assistant Secretary Janice Jacobs visited Libya on Wednesday, March 24^th and Thursday, March 25^th, 2010.  Assistant Secretary Jacobs is responsible for visa and consular issues throughout the world and is the highest ranking U.S. consular official to visit Libya in more than thirty years.

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CBS NEWS is now publishing what I continue to maintain is a false flag attempt to bring down the Obama Administration.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57583014/diplomat-u.s-special-forces-told-you-cant-go-to-benghazi-during-attacks/

http://www.usembassy.gov/ Websites of U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and Diplomatic Missions
AFRICA
• Africa Regional Services – Paris • Angola: Luanda | Português • Benin: Cotonou • Botswana: Gaborone • Burkina Faso: Ouagadougou | Français • Burundi: Bujumbura • Cameroon: Yaounde | Français • Cameroon: VPP Septentrion • Cape Verde: Praia | Português • Central African Republic: Bangui • Chad: N’Djamena | Français • Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kinshasa | Français • Republic of the Congo: Brazzaville | Français • Côte d’Ivoire: Abidjan | Français • Republic of Djibouti: Djibouti • Equatorial Guinea: Malabo • Eritrea: Asmara	• Ethiopia: Addis Ababa • Gabon: Libreville • Ghana: Accra • Guinea: Conakry | Français • Guinea-Bissau VPP • Kenya: Nairobi • Lesotho: Maseru • Liberia: Monrovia • Madagascar: Antananarivo • Malawi: Lilongwe • Mali: Bamako | Français • Mauritania: Nouakchott | Français | عربي • Mauritius: Port Louis • Mauritius: VPP Seychelles • Mozambique: Maputo | Portuguese • Namibia: Windhoek • Niger: Niamey
• Nigeria: Abuja • Rwanda: Kigali • Senegal: Dakar | Français • Sierra Leone: Freetown • Somalia: VPP Somalia • South Africa: Pretoria • South Sudan: Juba • Sudan: Khartoum • Swaziland: Mbabane • Tanzania: Dar es Salaam • Tanzania: VPP Zanzibar • The Gambia: Banjul • Togo: Lome • Uganda: Kampala • Zambia: Lusaka • Zimbabwe: Harare • U.S. Mission to the African Union • U.S. Mission to the UN Environmental Program (UNEP)

AN ILLUMINATI FALSE FLAG EVENT CAUGHT IN THE ACT

TIGHTLY CONTROLLED MAINSTREAM MEDIA REPORTS THE LIES

IN TRUTH:

KILLINGS IN LIBYA NEVER HAPPENED

NO US EMBASSY OR CONSULATE IN BENGHAZI

According to Freelance Journalist, Jim Stone

http://www.jimstonefreelance.com/benghazi.html

The United States Department of State website reveals no listing of a website for an embassy, consulate, or diplomatic mission located in Benghazi, Libya.

 

MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA

http://www.usembassy.gov/

• Algeria: Algiers | Français | عربي • Bahrain: Manama • Egypt: Cairo • Egypt: APP Alexandria • Iran: Virtual Embassy Tehran | فارسی • Iraq: Baghdad | عربي • Iraq: Basrah • Iraq: Erbil • Iraq: Kirkuk • Israel: Tel Aviv

• Jerusalem | عربي • VPP Gaza | عربي • Jordan: Amman | عربي • Kuwait: Kuwait City | الصفحة العربية • Lebanon: Beirut | عربي • Libya: Tripoli | عربي • Morocco: Rabat | Français • Morocco: Casablanca • Oman: Muscat | الصفحة العربية

• Qatar: Doha | عربي • Saudi Arabia: Riyadh | الصفحة العربية • Saudi Arabia: Dhahran • Saudi Arabia: Jeddah | الصفحة العربية • Syria: Damascus | الصفحة العربية • Tunisia: Tunis | Français | عربي • United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi • United Arab Emirates: Dubai • Yemen: Sana’a | الصفحة العربية

On Cosmic Vision News, September 14, 2012, Geoffrey West reveals the story of a movie that supposedly resulted in such anger and violence among Muslims is surrounded with suspicion.  Apparently, the original movie was entitled “Desert Warriors” and did not mention Mohammed or contain any anti-Muslim comments.  The alleged troubling movie carries the title “Innocence of Muslims” and contains scenes in which the words spoken do not match the lip movement of the speaker. 

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/inlight_radio/2012/09/14/cosmic-vision-news

WHY IS THE ABOVE INFORMATION IMPORTANT? 

Because it illustrates how wars are created by lies, false flag events like 9/11, and how people are manipulated into hatred of each other.

We, the people of planet Earth (Gaia is her name), must wake up to just how badly we are manipulated by the Illuminati and the mainstream media.

THE SOURCE OF ALL THAT IS created each of us as sovereign beings.  It is imperative that we wake up and wear the mantle of our power to seek and find Truth on our own.

Our galactic family has given us the internet—the means to find Truth and to cease our dependency upon the mainstream media to report it to us. 

SOURCE has also granted every human being the precious gift of seeking Truth through our infallible intuitive powers.

We are magnificent beings and must learn to manifest that magnificence!