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Dear Brothers and Sisters in
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(ee-ah-oo-ah) our Father,
Greetings on this day of preparation for the weekly Sabbath. I pray this newsletter finds you in good health and happy in the service of IAUA. This is the 3rd day of the 11th month of God's Sacred Calendar in the estimated year 6015 Anno Mundi. It is 10 weeks and 1 day until the new year begins with the Spring yearly Sabbaths. The first Unleavened Bread yearly Sabbath begins as always the evening of the 15th day of the 1st month (Sabbath, April 7th on the 2012 Gregorian Calendar, beginning sunset on Friday, April 6th). This year the day of the week will be the same as it was in the year IAUShUO was crucified on Golgotha. An amazing thing occurs in the Gregorian Calendar years of both 2011 and 2012. Those who follow the Millerite Calendar and the Jewish Calendar agree with the dates my research, and others, has determined for the Gregorian Calendar dates of God's Sacred Calendar! _____ The issue of the importance of using the Sacred Name of God was brought up in recent questions. I speak in detail on this subject in the book Sacred Name IAUA, which I will not repeat. However the specific topic of pronunciation was discussed, which I will address in additional detail. I am reminding you of the statement a website reader made, which was reported in the newsletter two weeks ago:
and my response:
Let me clarify the difference between translating or substituting a name and making a reasonable attempt to pronounce a name. You can understand the "English" name "Peter" is essentially the same as the "Russian" name "Petrov" and the "Spanish" name "Pedro". Translating an English book of fiction to Spanish would probably result in translating the name Peter to Pedro. This is completely reasonable and acceptable. A biography of a person named Petrov translated into English would not typically translate the name Petrov to Peter. An English newscast about a person named Petrov, whatever his native language or wherever he was born, would not translate his name to Peter. This would be scandalous. In reality, the name "Peter" as an example is not explicitly "English". It is generally recognized as being a common name in an English speaking country. This does not specifically make the name English. Just because Peter travels to a foreign country is no reason to change his name. Even worse, it is no reason for other people to change his name. I am embarrassed and shocked when I encounter people from foreign countries in the workplace and hear the comments made about the difficulty of pronouncing their name or how unusual the name is. It would be generally recognized as bad social conduct to do this with a person of your own country. How did this suddenly become acceptable with someone from a foreign country? Even worse is when a foreigner is subjected to subtle social pressure to adopt an "English" name. I worked with a fellow from India named Falaksher. When I joined the company people called him Fred. He even had a nameplate created by the company that said "Fred". He had a very thick accent and in our conversation I inquired about his home country. I inquired whether Fred was actually his name or whether he had to change it to feel comfortable. His face lit up with a smile and he told me his real name. I asked if he would mind if I used his real name. His face lit up with a bigger smile and he said that would be fine. Before long everybody was using his real name and the company even changed his nameplate. Did I pronounce his name perfectly? Unlikely. A reasonable and understanding person knows the difference between making an attempt to pronounce their name as best you can and just giving up to substitute some other name. They also appreciate the attempt. It brings tears to my eyes to recall when I interviewed a Chinese gentleman to hire for working in our department. He was a very humble and gentle person. His resume clearly showed his real name. He was introduced to me as "Hugh". That was not the name on his resume! I asked how to pronounce his name and he told me Xuxia with some embarrassment. The name was beautiful and flowing but I knew I could never duplicate the pronunciation. He quickly added, "You can call me Hugh". I felt crushed to see how this person's dignity and identity were so cruelly ignored but he was so gracious about it. You can call me crazy. I have been called a lot of names in my life so it doesn't bother me. I told him I would try to use his real name, if he didn't mind. Just the smile was the only answer I needed but he said that would be fine. I spent a minute learning to pronounce his name as best I could. Once or twice I revisited how to pronounce his name in discussions about languages and names in the year or so we worked together. I never could understand all the subtleties of Chinese pronunciation but I never called him Hugh. Now, I have to ask you. Can I possibly show any less respect and concern for the name of my Heavenly Father and my Saviour? I hope you have learned to show some consideration and respect for the names of other people. Do you try to learn and use people's names? Is the pronunciation perfect? Unlikely. I was never criticized for not being able to pronounce perfectly and I have never criticized anyone for poor pronunciation of a name. Even native English speakers have a wide variety of pronunciations for everything. Has the Holy Spirit shown you from the Word of God the importance of the Holy Name? I pray we may all continue to seek love, peace, and unity in truth preparing for the soon coming of IAUShUO (ee-ah-oo-shoo-oh) Messiah, the Son of God.
Frank T. Clark
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