[[(creation=good)+(creation=good)+(creation=good)+(creation=good)+(creation=good)+(creation=good)=very good]]=Sabbath This formula show that a day of rest, the Sabbath, is quite complicated. It represents the culmination of a week of productive positive acts which result in an overall positivity of a higher degree. The Sabbath is as much about how we conduct ourselves during the work week as how much we restContinue reading “The Mathematical Formula of the Sabbath”
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Are the Two Tablets a Double Rainbow?
i was reading a commentary on the ten commandments and there was some comment as to how monuments and symbols of the ten commandments are devoid of meaning. it noted that many of them do not even have the ten commandments listed upon them. are the two tablets in and of themselves meaningful? i sayContinue reading “Are the Two Tablets a Double Rainbow?”
Lies to Punish Bad Behavior: An Un-Kosher Tale of Upset, Ignorance and Lies
i was showed a viral video of a man with his family in a breakfast establishment. i am making my observation on what i could make out so it is with reservation. it appeared that he went on a profane diatribe because he was upset over the food that had been delivered to his table.Continue reading “Lies to Punish Bad Behavior: An Un-Kosher Tale of Upset, Ignorance and Lies”
The Ten Commandments in a Post-Logic Society
do people think? do we have a society that can employ logic? in our modern society, this problem has gotten greater. a large segment of our society has compromised their ability to think. there are many drugs, both prescription and recreational, which compromise an individual’s ability to think. the inability to think translates into inabilityContinue reading “The Ten Commandments in a Post-Logic Society”
Lying Liars that Lie: Cancel Culture Old Testament Style
one of the epic encounters in the old testament involves two commandments: lying and adultery. samuel 2: 12 “and the lord sent Nathan to David. And he came to him and said to him: “There were two men in one city, one rich, and one poor. The rich man had very many flocks and herds.Continue reading “Lying Liars that Lie: Cancel Culture Old Testament Style”
Many Little Tents to the Big Tent
theoretically, once the children of israel were released from their bondage in egypt, they moved onto a nomadic lifestyle. essentially, they were a wandering homeless tribe. this blog is meant to explore what life and relations would have been like leading up to the ten commandments. reliance: there was a reliance the egyptians to provideContinue reading “Many Little Tents to the Big Tent”
The Cascade of Non-Compliance
for the purposes of this post, the failure to adhere to a commandment is to be considered as an act of non-compliance. from an observational standpoint, one act of non-compliance leads to a cascade of other acts or non-compliance. for example, somebody maybe coveting an someone else’s possession. This coveting can result in individual stealingContinue reading “The Cascade of Non-Compliance”
Looking in the Moral Mirror
how often to we look into our moral mirror? what do we see? failings in our behavior. triumphs? for many, it is painful. as we move through life, with more and more interactions, we create wounds and we are wounded. at times, we are uplifting to others and are a force of good. for many,Continue reading “Looking in the Moral Mirror”
Rules are Made for a Reason
humanity makes rules for a reason. when society recognizes an action to be detrimental for their society, they take the measure of enacting a law or rule to prevent or discourage that activity. in sum, rules and laws tell us about humanity’s capacity to engage in immoral or harmful acts. taking this thesis, let usContinue reading “Rules are Made for a Reason”
When Writing About Ten Commandment, Why is There a Concern About Animals?
in our society, the treatment of animals has become a source of controversy. there are groups and individuals who have taken extreme positions concerning animals and their rights. the torah, prior the pronouncement of the ten commandments contained pronouncements as to humanity’s relationship with animals. genesis 1:20-25, provides for god’s creation of animals and god’sContinue reading “When Writing About Ten Commandment, Why is There a Concern About Animals?”
The Ten Commandments Project 