Was Mahatma Gandhi a womanizer and drunk?

Jean-Marie Valheur

 

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Was Mahatma Gandhi a womanizer and drunk?

The answer would be… not quite. First of all, Mahatma Gandhi did not drink, he did not eat to excess and he did not, to my knowledge, cheat on his wife. He promoted a life of celibacy, having largely

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 refrained from sex after fathering five children by his wife. That said, the whole celibacy thing became somewhat of an obsession for Gandhi. He wanted, rather desperately, to “prove” his purity and innocense. To this effect, he selected two young gorgeous women, had them strip naked and slept with them at night. This to prove that he did not get aroused by their proximity.

He also bathed with these young women. Washed their bodies, their breasts, their genital area. And had them wash his. Again, to prove his purity… are your eyes rolling out of their sockets yet? If they are, I cannot blame you. These weren’t random girls he selected, mind you — they were the granddaughters of his brother. His own grand-nieces. And they were about sixteen when he began this creepy practice. It would have been better, in my view, if he had been a drunk, but somehow the fact that he was perfectly sober and alert when he conducted this strange social experiment makes it far more sinister.

No, Mahatma Gandhi was not a drunk nor was he a womanizer in the classical sense of the word. He was a man obsessed with purity, innocense and celibacy. So obsessed that it made him go through extreme lengths to prove to the world how “innocent” he was. Either that or it was all a clever ruse for him to bathe and sleep with naked teenagers…

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[1] Mahatma Gandhi’s little-known love affair with a married, progressive woman in Lahore 

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May 17, 2024 Friday of the Seventh Week of Easter Readings for Today

Video “Amen, amen, I say to you, when you were younger, you used to dress yourself and go where you wanted; but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.” He said this signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God. And when he had said this, he said to him, “Follow me.” John 21:18–19 On this, the third time that Jesus appeared to His disciples, Jesus enters into a threefold discourse with Peter. Each time that Jesus asks Peter if he loves Him, Peter responds that he does. And Jesus responds back each time, “Feed my lambs,” “Tend my sheep,” and “Feed my sheep.” The passage quoted above concludes Jesus’ discourse with Peter using very powerful language. Jesus tells Peter that when he grows old, “someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.” This was Jesus' way of saying to Peter that he would ultimately express his love of Jesus by dying for Him. As we know, tradition states that Peter was ultimately crucified. And at Peter’s request, he was crucified upside down because he felt unworthy of dying in the exact same way Jesus died. As we consider this conversation between Jesus and Peter, it is clear that Jesus' understanding of love is very different from the way many others understand it today. Jesus was not only telling Peter that he would die for Jesus, but Jesus was clearly offering His approval of this act of love Peter would one day offer. Most often when we love someone, we would do all we can to keep them from any such fate. In fact, when a loved one suffers, we often will do all we can to look for a way to relieve them of that suffering. So which approach is most loving? Clearly, Jesus sees suffering differently than most of us. For Jesus, suffering is not opposed to love when the suffering is freely embraced for a higher purpose. Suffering in and of itself is of no value. But when suffering is embraced sacrificially out of love for another, it is able to take on tremendous power. And when Jesus offered His clear support to Peter who would one day die out of love for Jesus, Jesus was focusing upon the eternal merit that would be won by Peter’s cross. The fact that Jesus did not shy away from Peter’s future sacrificial suffering is one of the clearest signs of Jesus’ more perfect love for Peter. Reflect, today, upon your attitude toward the sufferings that your loved ones endure. Do you find that your primary goal is to rid them of their sufferings? Or do you understand that even their sufferings have the potential to become a source of their own holiness and the source of grace for others? Strive to see suffering as Jesus sees it. Look at the sacrificial love that is made possible when your loved ones unite their sufferings to the Cross of Christ and try to commit yourself to the mission of helping them embrace that sacred gift of love. My most compassionate Jesus, in Your great love for us all, You desire that we unite our sufferings to Your Cross so that all suffering shares in Your redemptive love. Give me the grace I need to not only embrace my own sufferings in life out of love for You but to also help those whom I love to live sacrificially by embracing the crosses they carry out of love. Jesus, I trust in You.

Is it true that Filipina women will rip you off or majority of them, and what are the warning signs or alarm bells?

Shahinul Khalisdar, EA, MST

 

Tax and Business Advisor

Your question necessitates a comprehensive analytical reply. My research has found: a "Rapid Cleaning Scam"

This is a cautionary tale. Imagine finding the perfect woman online. She quickly professes her love and devotion to you and asks to live in the Philippines after marriage. After a wonderful honeymoon, she asks to be added to all credit cards and bank accounts. When the man returns to the States to settle his affairs, she empties his accounts, leaves her apartment, and disappears.

The "Jeckle and Hyde Scam."

This particular scam follows a pattern that unfolds over several years, but the rewards are substantial. A Filipino woman seeks out a wealthy older man to marry and settle down in the United States. She presents herself as a loving and devoted wife, seemingly perfect in every way. However, beneath the surface, her true intentions begin to emerge. After some time, she starts requesting money from her husband to construct a house for her parents. Once the parents' home is built, her focus shifts towards building a retirement home in the Philippines for both of them. This scam is cleverly designed because it appears legitimate, but there is an important factor to consider. As an American citizen, you are unable to own or have controlling rights to property in the Philippines. Consequently, anything built with her will ultimately become solely hers once she decides to end the relationship. When she grows tired of the marriage and believes she has extracted all she can from her husband, her behavior takes a drastic turn. She becomes cold and distant, withholding intimacy and eventually demanding a divorce. Many of these Filipino women have secret boyfriends and children back in the Philippines whom they financially support. Before initiating the divorce, she ensured she had obtained permanent residency or citizenship, making it difficult for the husband to claim that the marriage was fraudulent. In some cases, she may falsely accuse her husband of physical abuse to expedite the divorce process and secure a larger settlement.

"Travel Scam Alert"

The travel scam is an age-old and highly effective scheme. Typically, this scam occurs within the Philippines through online conversations. Imagine you meet a girl online and engage in enticing chats. Eventually, she inquires about your location. Surprisingly, she claims that her parents reside there, and she hasn't seen them in a long time due to financial constraints. She will request money for transportation, promising to visit you and then her family. If you remain unconvinced, she will escalate the situation. "How about this? If you send me the money via Western Union, I will come to visit you first and be your lover for 2 or 3 days before heading to my parents." It's a simple ploy: she relies on your fixation and excitement about a romantic encounter to persuade you to wire her the funds. Once she has your money, she will vanish without a trace.

Another variation of this scam operates differently. A girl, unaware of travel and visa restrictions for Filipino citizens, will contact a man in the United States either over the phone or online. She will assure him that she can immediately visit him. She suggests that he purchase alluring lingerie for her, as she wants to fulfill his every desire. "All you have to do is wire me the money so I can obtain a visa and plane ticket to be with you." Unfortunately, once you send the money, you can bid farewell to it, as you will never hear from her again.

"Potential Scam Targeting Elderly Individuals for Marriage Purposes"

In this fraudulent operation, Filipinos target elderly gentlemen, specifically disabled veterans with a substantial pension. The intention is for the individual to live off the pension after the gentleman's passing. The first step is to convince the man to move to the Philippines, separating him from his family to gain full control over him and his assets.

"Family Loan Scam"

In the event that your fiancé or wife's family is based in the Philippines and facing financial difficulties, there is a high probability that they will approach you for a loan. Within Filipino society, fathers wield considerable influence and may exert pressure on their daughters to seek financial support. It is crucial not to hold your partner accountable or express anger towards them, as they are often left with limited options. The parents may seek confirmation from you regarding the impact of the loan on their income, as it is customary for the borrowed amount to be reimbursed. Declining to provide the loan could lead to the daughter feeling humiliated and potentially losing her parents' consent for the marriage. Siblings may also get involved, praising you as a successful individual and subsequently expecting you to meet their expectations.

"Medical Emergency Scam"

One of the most common and lucrative scams you may encounter in the Philippines is the medical emergency scam. This may involve a girl you have just met online, a fiancé left in the Philippines, or a family member of your Filipino wife.

These are just a few of the possible scenarios that get played out. Scammers usually don't beat around the bush, and they get right to the money question. You will receive a letter, text, or Skype from a girl telling you that their mother or daughter is in the hospital and has a medical emergency. They will tell you it is a life-threatening emergency, but they have no money to save them, so basically, it's all up to you.

The problem is that you probably have no way of verifying the injury or illness or at what hospital they are being treated. Expert scammers in the Philippines have learned how to forge hospital documents showing treatments and dollar amounts billed on sketchy paperwork, mostly written in Tagalog that you won't understand.

It's common in the Philippines for your wife's whole family to be in on the scam. They will come down with all kinds of illnesses and need medications and doctor office visits multiple times a year. Mysteriously, all family members have no money, so all their medical bills fall upon you, or so they think. This will continue to play out throughout her parents' lifetime. Does this mean that every illness is a hoax? No, but unfortunately, it's impossible to tell the real from the fake.

If you have been communicating online with a Filipino girl who has agreed to be your fiancé but has not met her or her family yet, do not fall for this old, tried-and-true medical scam. The girls will continue to take you for as long as they can, right up to the scheduled time you are to meet. This is when she will finally tell you that she does not want you, so don't come here.

"The Long Visit Scam"

One day, completely unexpectedly, your wife's brother and his family show up at your doorstep for a visit. Despite not knowing the reason for their visit, you welcome them and prepare food, watch TV, and have a few drinks together. As the evening wears on, the kids start to doze off, and you feel obligated to offer them a place to spend the night, considering their long journey to visit you.

However, as days pass, it becomes apparent that they have no intention of leaving. They take advantage of your hospitality, lounging around, consuming your food, and making a mess that you constantly have to clean up after. When you finally muster the courage to ask them to leave, they react with anger and offense, which you realize is just a tactic to manipulate you.

How can I overcome the problem with my iPhone where it repeatedly asks me to sign in to iCloud?

James Davis

 

iOS Systems Expert Mar 13

How can I overcome the problem with my iPhone where it repeatedly asks me to sign in to iCloud?

You were casually browsing the news on your iOS device when suddenly, an unexpected window popped up, demanding your iCloud password. Despite entering the password, the window continued to reappear every minute, becoming increasingly bothersome. This issue isn't unique to you; many Apple users have encountered similar frustrations. The problem likely arose after a system update, such as transitioning from iOS6 to iOS8. Alternatively, if you're connected to a WiFi network, technical glitches within the system could be triggering these persistent password prompts.

• Given that iCloud serves as a critical service for Apple device users, it's often the primary choice for data backup. Consequently, any hiccups with iCloud functionality can quickly escalate into a significant inconvenience. However, despite these challenges, it's important to remain patient and refrain from becoming overly frustrated with the situation.

Here are several solutions to address the repeated iCloud sign-in request issue:

• Solution 1: Re-enter the Password as Requested

The simplest method is to re-enter your iCloud password. However, straightforwardly entering it into the pop-up window is not the solution. Follow these steps:

• Go into Settings: Navigate to your iOS device’s “Settings” menu and tap on “iCloud”.
• Enter the password: Re-enter your email address and password to prevent the problem from recurring.
• Solution 2: Log Out and Log Into iCloud

If re-entering your login details doesn't resolve the issue, try logging out of iCloud and logging in again. Here's how:

• Sign out of iCloud: In your iOS device's Settings, find the “iCloud” link and tap “Sign Out”.

• Reboot your iOS device: Perform a hard reset by pressing the “Home” and “Sleep/Wake” buttons simultaneously until the Apple logo appears.

• Sign back into iCloud: Once your device has rebooted, re-enter your Apple ID and password to sign into iCloud.

• Solution 3: Check the Email Address for iCloud and Apple ID

Ensure there's no mismatch between the cases of your Apple ID during your iCloud login. You can:

• Change your iCloud address: In your iOS device’s Settings, select “iCloud” and re-enter your Apple ID and password.

• Change your Apple ID: Navigate to the “Settings” section of your iOS device and update your email address under “iTunes & App Store” login details.

• Solution 4: Change System Preferences & Reset Accounts

If the issue persists, reset your iCloud account preferences and accounts:

• Go to “System Preferences” of iCloud and Clear All Ticks: Navigate to Settings > iCloud > System Preference to unlink other accounts that sync with your iCloud account.
• Tick All the Boxes Again: After disabling syncing with iCloud for all apps, go back to “System Preference” and re-enable syncing. If the problem persists, repeat these steps after restarting your iOS device.

By following these solutions, you should be able to resolve the repeated iCloud sign-in request issue.

The incredible story of Jean Hilliard

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The incredible story of Jean Hilliard

On the night of December 20, 1980, nineteen-year-old Jean Hilliard's car ended up in a ditch and remained stuck. Given the late hour, the freezing Minnesota cold and the isolated road, she tried to walk for help. She was found in the morning in the yard of a local cattle rancher, completely frozen and stiff as a log.

According to her account and what she remembers of her, she had walked a few miles and by the time she saw the house she was exhausted. The last thing she remembers is being almost to the door and then everything went black.

The woman remained outside in the garden, exposed to temperatures of over -20 degrees for more than six hours.

When the man who lived there came out to her and saw her on the ground, she said that she was as hard as marble, but she noticed that air bubbles were forming in her nostrils.

He loaded her into the car like she was a tree trunk and took her to the hospital.

In the emergency room she was still so frozen, they couldn't put an IV in her arm. They had thought that she was now dead but they started warming her anyway. The priest had also been called for extreme unction.

Miraculously, however, the woman woke up in the throes of spasms mid-morning.

By noon she spoke coherently. In just a few hours, she had gone from a block of ice to a scared teenager, worried that her father would find out that her car was in the ditch.

The details seem pretty miraculous, although University of Minnesota emergency medicine professor David Plummer says this kind of thing happens occasionally. He is an expert at resuscitating people with extreme hypothermia. There is no hard data, but he has handled a dozen similar cases in the last 10 years.

When a person gets cold, he explained, his blood flow slows and his body requires less oxygen. It's like a form of hibernation. If their blood flow increases at the same rate as their body warms up, they can often recover.

The strange and somewhat miraculous part was the way and speed with which the girl recovered and without any consequences, given that the amputation of one or more limbs almost always occurs.

This was in 1980. Today Jean is a married (though later divorced) woman with children. The press across the country was interested in her case.

А Тwο Υear Olԁ Cat Is Resсսeԁ Аfter Its Owner ᗞiԁ Νοt Feeԁ It Аnԁ Liveԁ In А ᗞirty Apartment

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А Тwο Υear Olԁ Cat Is Resсսeԁ Аfter Its Owner ᗞiԁ Νοt Feeԁ It Аnԁ Liveԁ In А ᗞirty Apartment

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a two-year-old cat named Samuel was rescued after enduring months of neglect in a squalid apartment. His owner, consumed by a hoarding obsession, had failed to provide basic care for the poor feline, leaving him malnourished and living in deplorable conditions.

Samuel's rescuers were horrified to find him covered in filth, with matted fur and a crust forming over his eyes. Despite his physical state, the resilient cat showed signs of affection and gratitude as he was finally taken to safety.

Facing an uncertain fate at the municipal shelter, Samuel's luck changed when Leslie Raines, a compassionate veterinary assistant, stepped in to save him. Coordinating a rescue effort with Save A Purrfect Cat Rescue, Leslie ensured Samuel received the medical attention he desperately needed.

A thorough veterinary examination revealed a laundry list of health issues plaguing Samuel, from anemia to liver and kidney problems. Despite his young age, Samuel had already endured more than most animals should ever have to face.

With his medical bills covered by Save A Purrfect Cat Rescue, Samuel began a remarkable journey towards recovery. Leslie tenderly cared for him, administering treatments and showering him with the love and attention he had been deprived of for so long.

Over the course of several months, Samuel slowly but steadily regained his strength and confidence. From initially fearing basic objects like chairs and beds to eventually embracing affectionate gestures, Samuel's progress was a testament to his unwavering spirit.

As Samuel adapted to his new life of comfort and care, a special bond formed between him and Leslie. Theirs was a story of healing and mutual understanding, as Samuel found solace in the companionship of someone who saw beyond his rough exterior.

After ten months of rehabilitation at Leslie's nurturing sanctuary, Samuel emerged transformed – a picture of resilience and vitality. His journey from neglect to recovery served as a poignant reminder of the healing power of compassion and dedication.

Through Leslie's unwavering commitment and Samuel's indomitable spirit, a once-forgotten cat found redemption and a new lease on life. In the end, Samuel's story was not just one of survival but of hope, proving that with love and care, even the most broken spirits can find peace.