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I took a few weight training courses in my freshman/sophomore years in college. I know it sounds like a cliche, but after -- in one of those classes -- the instructor rolled in a TV/VCR, and put in the Pumping Iron tape, I knew bodybuilding was for me.
Why I Love It:
It gets the endorphins flowing, and makes studying and memorization easier. As long as things are not taken to an extreme (e.g., steroids), bodybuilding is great for physical as well as mental health. I am of the opinion that it is important for people to take care of the body that God has given them.
How I Stay Motivated:
Reading the Word of God; reading about success stories of other men on this site; bodybuilding literature; and watching Pumping Iron over and over again!
BB Accomplishments:
None, but I have won awards in martial arts (e.g., silver for sparring, bronze for form).
Forum Signature:
"O FLEETING SHADOW! Pass beyond the baser stages of doubt and rise to the exalted heights of certainty. Open the eye of truth, that thou mayest behold the veilless Beauty and exclaim: Hallowed be the Lord, the most excellent of all creators!"
--Baha'u'llah
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Last Updated: Aug 24, 2009 9:18pm
What Bahai.Lifter Is Up To:
Oct 13, 2009
Bahai.Lifterchanged Overall Goal: ""There is no power nor strength except in God, the Most Exalted, the Most Mighty." -Baha'i Scriptures."
Description: Entertaining...Ken Patera's acting is kind of cheesy, but it grows on you.
FRANCO COLUMBU
Played: 191
Description: Franco Columbu had such a great physique. It is inspirational seeing how muscular, and at the same time how strong, he was -- especially at his height/body weight.
Persecution of Baha'is in Iran "Crime of the Centu
Played: 98
Description: Iran's religious persecution of the Baha'is: called the "Crime of the Century" at Congress. Iran's current genocide of the Baha'is -- adherents of the largest religious minority in Iran -- has been acknowledged in Congress: a resolution was just passed condemning Iran for its persecution of the Baha'is. Since its establishment in the mid-1800s, the Baha'i Faith has been incessantly persecuted in Iran by the Islamic government. Recently, persecution of Baha'is has intensified: among the acts of aggression against Baha'is: ban of Baha'is from attending university; arson attacks; imprisonment without charges; and a law which states that Baha'i "apostates" are to be executed. More detail in video.
Baha'i Basics -- Introduction Played: 107
Tribute to Abdu'l-Baha Played: 97
Baha'i Basics -- Our relationship with God Played: 118
Haifa's Majestic Bahai Gardens - A UNESCO World He Played: 102
Say God Sufficeth by Eric Dozier & Dean Kalyan Played: 88
Why I like this video: Popular music video by Doug Cameron from the 80s about the martyrdom of Mona in Iran for being a Baha'i by the Muslim government. The Baha'i Faith is the largest religious minority in Iran, and is still being harshly persecuted to this day. Over 20,000 Baha'is have been executed in Iran.
Look at me
Played: 137
Why I like this video: Classic Baha'i song. Song about 'Abdu'l-Baha ("Servant of Baha"), Leader of the Baha'i Faith after Baha'u'llah passed away. More info: http://info.bahai.org/abdulbaha-center-o f-covenant.html
Iran president on Baha'is at UN press conference
Played: 140
Why I like this video: Iran is famous for their statements about wanting to destroy Israel and their hatred for Americans, but what is less known is their commitment to the destruction of the largest religious minority in Iran, the Baha'is. Here, at the U.N., when questioned about if the rights of the Baha'is would be safeguarded, the Iranian president responds by saying that they are not a religion, and at the end of the interview, standing up about to leave, he directly threatens the Baha'is, saying in his language "God willing come to Iran and we will see you all [Baha'is] there." Secret documents from the Iranian government have been discovered which order the monitoring and persecution of Baha'is, their expulsion and rejection from universities, etc. http://www.bahai.us/persecution-bahais-i ran
East Of Ginger Trees Played: 131
Hazrate Valíe Amru'lláh Played: 133
Dizzy Gillespie with Seals and Croft pt.3 Played: 121
Blessed is the spot Played: 144
Dastam Begir, (Hold My Hand) Abdu'l-Bahá Played: 154
Baha'i election process Played: 99
Bahai World Center, Holy Lands, Haifa Israeil Played: 179
Jessica Seals and Crofts Played: 112
Baha'u'llah and The Baha'i Faith pt.1 Played: 229
bahai Introduction Played: 118
Why Baha'i? Jason "Oak" Ritchie Played: 99
From the Holy Kitab-I-Aqdas of the Bahai Faith: Pa Played: 108
you should, my friend. as we are also work as hard as all other bodybuilder. glad they have those street scene section for fitness enthusiasts like us. keep up the good work!
Thanks man, doing this has been one of the most rewarding things I have ever been blessed enough to be part of. Good to see other believers in here standing string for Him. God bless
First time ever, both Jan King and I are competing in some sort of fitness competition. In 34+ years of working out I have never competed as a bodybuilder.
Jan is a 49 yr old mom of 7. She started with me 1/2/2008, 1 year ago. See great photos of Jan: http://www.creativecommonsense .us/b4after.html#janking
Please vote for us in World Physique Modeling Contest at: http://www.worldphysique.com/c ontests.
hey bro!
wow, what an awesome post!
im sorry i take a while to reply, i havent been online as much.
it seems like you made a perfect summary of Bahais situation in Iran. hopefully this will spark more peoples interests enough to research more on the faith. keep His words spreading as wild fire!
-troy
