“lies are like matches, you play with one and you can start a fire” ten commandments’ violations can have a cascade effect. one violation, a lie, can lead to a bigger and more consequential violation, a murder. currently, the united states has a number of individuals, media and institutions freely spewing lies about fellow americansContinue reading “Someone Lied and Someone Died: A Ten Commandments’ Story: A Cautionary Tale for the United States”
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A Great UCLA Alumni Who Helped Save the Modern State of Israel: He Also Had A Symbolic Impact: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
on 3/3/21, the ucla student government passed a resolution on alleging that the israeli government is committing “ethnic cleansing” against the palestinians. jewishjournal.com rather than discuss the current ucla student government’s actions, i would like to take the time to celebrate a late and great ucla alumni who helped found the state of israel. heContinue reading “A Great UCLA Alumni Who Helped Save the Modern State of Israel: He Also Had A Symbolic Impact: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
After 146 Blog Posts, A Eureka Moment. A Thank You to Followers and Readers For Making It Possible
in the middle of the night, i woke up with an epiphany. a small but important step in the ten commandments project occurred. thanks to followers and readers, i have found two school appropriate lessons that can be done a secular basis without any first amendment entanglement. i would like thank the followers and readersContinue reading “After 146 Blog Posts, A Eureka Moment. A Thank You to Followers and Readers For Making It Possible”
Does Size Matter When It Comes to Theft? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the ten commandments’ provision for thou shall not steal is clear. there is no provision that a little theft is permissible. in fact, little thefts have huge impacts on the most vulnerable in society. often, homeless people have their possessions stolen. such theft creates a greater hardship than a small theft occurring of a wealthyContinue reading “Does Size Matter When It Comes to Theft? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Sukkot on Passover? Using One Holiday To Save Another
with covid-19, still an issue, passover celebrations in 2021, have taken on a new dynamic. with many areas of the world still practicing social distancing and prohibiting outdoor dining, celebrations such as the seder, a family, friend and stranger event, has health challenges. the seder tradition, which has been practiced for over a thousand years,Continue reading “Sukkot on Passover? Using One Holiday To Save Another”
SF District Attorney SANCTIONED Hate Crimes Against Asians: Just Ask Dwayne Grayson
approximately a year ago, before the coronavirus hysteria, sf district attorney sanctioned hate crimes against asians. at that time, district attorney chesa boudin’s offices dropped [asian] hate crime charges against mr. dwayne grayson. as sifst reported, “conversations with the victim led da chesa boudin to seek restorative justice — which is commonly known as theContinue reading “SF District Attorney SANCTIONED Hate Crimes Against Asians: Just Ask Dwayne Grayson”
When They Spew Hate, It is Time to Educate: A Lesson From Professor W. Goodman
“cheeseburger, cheeseburger, cheeseburger, no coke, pepsi” saturday night live, when it was funny professor w goodman is ready to have you break a “mental sweat” recently, people are angered over a saturday night live “bogus” news cast that has been viewed as anti-semitic. per a news report, michael che, an snl comedian, during their weekendContinue reading “When They Spew Hate, It is Time to Educate: A Lesson From Professor W. Goodman”
Is There An Effort Gap?
we decry gaps. educational gaps, equity gaps, medical gaps, racial gaps, wealth gaps, trade gaps, etc. we rarely decry about the “effort gap.” effort gaps are often discussed in the sports’ world. scoreboards sometime evidence this diminished effort. individual’s personal worlds do not have scoreboard to judge effort. effort indicators such as school grades, testContinue reading “Is There An Effort Gap?”
Enlightenment vs. En[light]enment: Buddha vs. Moses
siddhattha gotama’s life journey of discovery led him to a profound moment: a name was announced. moses’ life journey of discovery also led him to a moment in which a name was announced. for siddhattha gotama, the name was “buddha.” he took on and became the “buddha.” buddha, in translation, can mean the “enlightened one”Continue reading “Enlightenment vs. En[light]enment: Buddha vs. Moses”
Harriet Tubman, Max Freed, and Power of Impacting Generations to Come
harriet tubman is a legend. as part of the underground railroad, she navigated slaves to freedom. she is the “moses of her people.” a book published about her in 1886, by ms. sarah bradford, was also with that title. ms. tubman is credited for doing 13 missions in which she saved 70 lives. wikipedia. today,Continue reading “Harriet Tubman, Max Freed, and Power of Impacting Generations to Come”
The Ten Commandments Project 