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The Decline of the Druze Community in Lebanon: From Power to Marginalization

The Druze community in Lebanon has experienced a significant transformation over the years. Once considered a powerful minority, they have now become an almost invisible and underrepresented part of the country. The reasons behind this shift are complex and multifaceted, encompassing demographic changes, political alliances, historical events, and economic challenges. …

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The Profound Influence of Ancient Egypt on Greek Wisdom and Philosophy

The intellectual achievements of ancient Greece have long been celebrated as a cornerstone of Western thought and culture. From the Socratic method to Platonic ideals, the influence of Greek wisdom and philosophy can be seen throughout history. However, the development of these ideas did not occur in isolation; ancient Greece …

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The Quintessential Teachings of Hermes Trismegistus: A Journey into Hermetic Wisdom

Hermes Trismegistus, a figure shrouded in mystery and intrigue, is often regarded as the father of Hermeticism. This enigmatic figure has been credited with authoring numerous texts, including the Corpus Hermeticum, which contains the core of Hermetic teachings. These teachings encompass a rich tapestry of philosophy, spirituality, and mysticism, offering …

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“Help Me to See Things as They Are.”

In praying to God…“Help Me to See Things as They Are. Help me to See Things Better Than They Are. Inspire me to Act.”– Unknown It is unknown who was the originator of this prophetic phrase. However, it appears to be a prayer or request for God’s assistance in seeing …

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The Soul or “human psyche” according to Carl Jung

Carl Jung was a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded analytical psychology. He believed that the human psyche, or soul, was comprised of three components: the ego, the personal unconscious, and the collective unconscious. Jung believed that the ego represents the conscious mind and is responsible for a person’s sense …

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The Ordinary Druze Woman

A man can only see what his mind is capable of knowing. Anyone who wishes to wed a Druze woman must himself be on approximately the same level as her. Carl Jung once said of a man, “nowhere can he see anything more than what he is himself.”  We must …

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Letter of Concern Sent to American Druze Society National Office by Aggrieved Presidential Candidate

The previous Candidate for President, Wiley Jawhary, of American Druze Society (ADS), Southern California Chapter appears to have sent a formal letter to the National ADS office requesting their immediate assistance to conduct a Re-Vote of the recent ADS election in the SoCal Chapter and investigate the local ADS Election …

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American Druze Society So-Cal Elections: Anything but Transparent!

Well, the Southern California American Druze Society Chapter election results were announced over the weekend on Sunday, October 4, 2020. The exciting unsealing of the ballots or, should one say, “reopening of the previously unsealed ballots”, was supposedly live streamed over Facebook for all local Druze to see and pretend …

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Golden Age of The Fatimid Empire, Birthplace of Muwahhideen

Wondering why the Fatimid period was called the “Golden Age”?  There are many useful and memorable contributions our Fatimid Imams have made to Islam, and the whole world. Here are some facts about the Fatimids, you may not know, that will make every Muwahhid appreciative of their beginnings at the …

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Druze Who Act Justly to One Another

In the book, The Druzes, by Nejla M. Abu-Izzeddin, Nejla writes, “faith and good works are inseparable, born of the light cast in the believers’ hearts.” Included after is the following passage from a scriptural manuscript titled Al-Shari’a al-Ruhaniyya (the Spiritual Law), discovered in the middle of the twentieth century. …

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