Posted by Eva Hart In 1899 the new American rulers of the Philippine Islands relieved Spanish garrrison on Jolo Island and invented a "policy of attraction" in the hope of subduing the island's Moslems peacefully. One of the concessions was the acceptance of slavery. Much later, as a token of gratitude to the Americans for their tolerance of Jolo Customs the late wife of the present Sultan made a geature at abolishing the practice. Instead of the five hundred slaves at her command, she kept only five maids for her bath and five others to sleep at her side by night. If we can understand others' pain and grief and respect their religion and customs, then peace can come. Here is another approach to healing the conflicts with our enemies of 911 NY. IT WORKED TOO! From Harper's Magazine article June 1955 titled The Land-locked Pirate of the Pacific by Faubion Bowers. Eva Hart A Christian citizen Army 62-70 Rec job Sec of Def 64 670 Eddy St. Sfc 94109
on February 25, 2007, 6:13 pm
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Ref: Understanding and Dealing with Ancient Customs in above post of Feb 23, 2007 Continued:
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