From: "Jeffrey" Subject: My "schmooze fest" with Frederick Glaysher Date: Monday, May 14, 2007 11:43 AM The violators snicker about the "schmooze fest" between Frederick Glaysher and I that has formed since the violators took legal action against the Orthodox Baha'is in an attempt to prevent them from calling themselves Baha'is or using the Greatest Name (as if the Greatest Name could validly be trademarked as if it were cola or soap). Although I disagree with Frederick and his sans-Guardian Reform Baha'i Faith, I still love and respect Frederick for many reasons: 1) He is not fanatical and is not trying to silence me or the Orthodox Baha'is. 2) He believes in freedom of speech and religion. He is largely responsible for the existence of talk.religion.bahai, one of the best tools available to the Orthodox Baha'is to reach the misled believers around the world. For this, I thank him. Despite the fact that he believes the Will and Testament is a forgery, I see that his views are sincerely held and I would fight for his freedom to express his views just as he champions my right to express my views. 3) He looks at equal horror upon the violators who have infested Haifa and Wilmette and their outrageous words and conduct. 4) He, like all of us, is a child of God and is fighting his spiritual battles, and he is acting in good faith to practice his religion as he sees fit. For this, I respect him. To the violators: do you think Abdu'l-Baha would approve of the tolerance beween Frederick and I or would He approve of the fanatical intolerance practiced by your leadership? You know He would choose tolerance and respect for all. Why not follow in His steps? Jeffrey