There is danger with conflation. Some concepts meant to be separate. The fact that each concept is virtuous does not dispel this notion. While surveying the Hebrew Bible’s Prophets with a Ten Commandments’ perspective, it is apparent that the Ten Commandments- as a complete body of law- is not part of their verbiage. Rather, manyContinue reading “The Conflation of Kindness and Justice?”
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The Best We Got?
If only one Torah Portion could be read to appreciate the scripture’s societal significance, what would it be? While Yitro, which tells of the Ten Commandments received from Mt. Sinai would be one suggestion, the Portion Kedoshim is likely the consensus choice. Kedoshim, however, is absent any drama or visual stimulation. The reader encounters aContinue reading “The Best We Got?”
The Value of Order
“The righteous person shall live though his faith” Habbakuk Laws are merely words. Whether set in stone, written on papyrus, or printed on paper, they standing alone are meaningless. The Prophet Habakkuk addresses this matter in this Ten Commandments’ moment. Is the Decalogue alone of no value? This article explores what gives meaning to law.Continue reading “The Value of Order”
Emotions? Amos’ Ten Commandments Moment
Love is love? Unlike other Torah passages, the Ten Commandments does not express how one should feel about the Decalogue’s shalls or shall nots. The Prophet Amos places emotions in the balance concerning Humanity’s dealings. Should Amos’ words apply to the Ten Commandments? Are there consequences for failing to assert emotional interest in the dealingsContinue reading “Emotions? Amos’ Ten Commandments Moment”
A Book of Judges Ten Commandments’ Moment: Civil War
The Book of Judges’ disturbing conclusion is the tale of Levite Traveler and his Concubine Wife. In the story, an older man from Gilbeah took the Levite and his wife in for the night as an act of hospitality. The town was Benjamite. Judges 19. There, “the people of the city, lawless people, surrounded the house, bangingContinue reading “A Book of Judges Ten Commandments’ Moment: Civil War”
Magna Carta Or Matot-Massei? Who Deserves Due (Process) Credit?
the 1215 english magna carta is credited for the notion of “due process”. “due process”, per black’s law dictionary, fifth edition, is “law in its regular course of administration through courts of justice. the magna carta’s “due process” legacy extended across the pond to be embraced by the rebellious colonies which formed the united statesContinue reading “Magna Carta Or Matot-Massei? Who Deserves Due (Process) Credit?”
The Story Within The Story: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the nypost recently reported concerning mr. brian penny. he is the military veteran who, while in the new york city subway train, placed a troubled homeless person-who happened to be on a government watch list and who was acting erratically- in a chokehold to protect the other passengers. unfortunately, the homeless individual passed. one particularContinue reading “The Story Within The Story: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Year’s Most Important Story: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
it’s only april of 2023, yet the year’s most important story has already been published. it is a story concerning narratives. narratives shape public policy. narratives serve as the impetus to enact laws. narratives have been used to argue before the supreme court. famously, there was the innovation of the brandeis brief which relied uponContinue reading “The Year’s Most Important Story: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Of Justice & The Injustice of Social Justice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
my law school alma mater events religiously has school officials and dignitaries preaching the commitment to social justice. mere justice, however, is never mentioned. those within the united states’ legal system are attempting to overreach their role in society. laws and legal systems are meant to administer justice. rather, they have taken the position thatContinue reading “Of Justice & The Injustice of Social Justice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
“Just Do It Again”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“just do it again” is a new american brand. it is not about athletic shoes but rather something more sinister. news reporting about a high profile prosecution in new york city are mind blowing. the issues raise in the prosecution include “what do you do when a criminal who is to be sentenced avows toContinue reading ““Just Do It Again”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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