we are social animals. when leaders fall into disfavor, mechanisms are in play to signal perhaps the need for someone to either step down or be replaced. one of these mechanism “piling on.” “piling on” can be driven by either conspiracy or ether. once the “piling on” occurs, others get the clue that is isContinue reading “Thou Shalt Not “Pile On”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Author Archives: biblelifestudies
The Big, Big, Big Man On Campus: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“To be happy and be at peace, I would’ve been shocked. I wouldn’t have thought it was possible.” michaey sweetney in 2019, nypost reported an excellent nypost human interest story on mr. michael sweetney’s post-nba life and success. at the time of that article, he was the assistant coach of a division iii basketball teamContinue reading “The Big, Big, Big Man On Campus: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Thou Shalt Honor Christmas: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
tradition, tradition tevye two members of the tribe have been put on the naughty list this holiday season… american jewish immigrants historically admire christmas. tradition, sharing, goodwill and time with family are all values embraced by jewish culture. for jews, seeing these value played out on a large scale of the pre-dominant christian society isContinue reading “Thou Shalt Honor Christmas: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Timing Can Be Beautiful: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
a local drug rehabilitation center’s friday night sabbath services includes the celebration of sobriety anniversaries. honorees step up to the podium and share tales of their fall, their despair, and their rise to clean living. many honorees are well known to the audience. some participated in group sessions and previously shared their stories. at theContinue reading “Timing Can Be Beautiful: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Jussie Smolett: The Problem When Self-Love Collides With Self-Hate: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
its such a fine line between clever and stupid spinal tap the jussie smolett’s trial for his alleged fake hate crime had a bizarre, yet, not so bizarre moment. mr. smollett’ n-word laden text messages were read back to him. mr. smollett took offense to hear the words that he had written. dailymail.com were theContinue reading “Jussie Smolett: The Problem When Self-Love Collides With Self-Hate: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
No “Animal Style” For You! A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“my favorite restaurant in la” anthony bourdain kgw8 television reporting revealed a fast food chain mystery. this irresponsible journalism made a secretive epicurean “off the menu menu” available for public consumption. before then, fanatics held sacred the secret code. this famous “off the menu menu” made the words “animal style” both a gastronomic term ofContinue reading “No “Animal Style” For You! A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Honor Your Parrot? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
beware, family parrots may not believe they are pets. their keen linguistic skills and intelligence allows them to make meaningful communication to humans. their constant observations allow them understand humans more than we think. a family’s parrot used its skills to move up the hierarchy. the family’s mother stayed at home during the day. asContinue reading “Honor Your Parrot? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Fringes on a Plane! A Ten Commandments’ Tale
they shall make for themselves fringes on the corners of their garments…this shall be fringes for you, and when you see it, you will remember all the commandments of the lord to perform them, and you shall not wander after your hearts and after your eyes after which you are going astray numbers 15:38-39 businessesContinue reading “Fringes on a Plane! A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Cultural Spin: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
intermarriage and assimilation can change a people. open and accepting societies can draw people away from their orthodoxy. individual’s sharing much of a society’s values find lesser value holding onto their core and feel comfortable abandoning their culture. immigrants to new societies will search within them to find their values and interests. in the unitedContinue reading “A Cultural Spin: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Thou Shalt Not Have A Personal Experience? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
bullying allegations leveled against the duchess of sussex, meghan markle, gave rise to a bizzare response. her lawyer, in a bbc documentary, issued a technical denial of the bullying. the denial, however, included that “‘.. she wouldn’t want to negate anyone’s personal experiences.”dailymail what are “personal experiences?” are they the truth or someone else? theContinue reading “Thou Shalt Not Have A Personal Experience? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Ten Commandments Project 