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Facts Versus Faith? A Critique of “Why Faith Matters”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

consumerism drives individuals to seek larger and more profitable markets. both compromise and sacrifice come with this philosophy. for example, “kosher” delis led to the advent of the “kosher style” establishments. with the change, traditional corn beef and pastrami sandwiches-unchained by kashrut laws and costly supervision- could be offered both at lower prices and withContinue reading “Facts Versus Faith? A Critique of “Why Faith Matters”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

And Man Created Dog? A Ten Commandments’ Tale

as suburbanites, my wife and i discussed the nature of human beings. if the typical city dwelling human being was dropped off to live in the wilderness, we pondered, how long would they survive? are modern humans even capable of surviving in the elements like their ancestors? the topic then shifted to dogs. i asked,Continue reading “And Man Created Dog? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

When Bad Things Happen To Good People: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

prior to the most recent school shooting, i began reading mr. harold s. kushner’s “when bad things happen to good people.” while some books, you can stop and discuss a segment of the book, mr. kusher takes the reader on a quest to find answers. as such, one must reach his conclusions before being critical.Continue reading “When Bad Things Happen To Good People: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

The Unforeseen Consequence of “The Loop”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

“Shall I conceal from Abraham what I am doing? genesis 18:17 the vayeira torah portion famously confronts “the loop.” governments, businesses, families and relationships have their “loop” moments. both trust and the stability of the relationship are at stake. building or maintaining relationships can require bringing someone “into the loop.” there are many happenings inContinue reading “The Unforeseen Consequence of “The Loop”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Of Anthony Bourdain, Star Trek & God

one of my brother’s friends passed away. they were having a celebration of life party at the restaurant down the block. the friend’s step mother insisted i come. she said, the actress from star trek would be there. she was not more specific. who could it be? nichelle nichols, uhuru from the original series? iContinue reading “Of Anthony Bourdain, Star Trek & God”

Was Something Missing From Anthony Bourdain’s Recipe For Life? A Ten Commandments’ Tale

with the pending release of an anthony bourdain biographical book, reports are coming out about his life. mr. bourdain, a beloved chef, author and tv host, explored the world of food. he was the down to earth person traveled the world for culinary greatness. he, however found comfort at an in n’ out burger. itContinue reading “Was Something Missing From Anthony Bourdain’s Recipe For Life? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Cuteness Can Break All Rules: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

a puppy, not god, is love? we recently adopted a puppy. over the past weeks, partly not to leave the dog alone, partly because of excessive heat, and partly for a social experiment, we brought the little one everywhere. defying countless store signs, the hypoallergenic puppy met no opposition. the puppy, rather, won over storeContinue reading “Cuteness Can Break All Rules: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

The “Great Delegation”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

organizations and business have structures. the master of the universe, after creating humanity, understood that a structure was required for it to prosper. many organizations have a pyramid structure. there are leaders on the top with it expanding out to members at the bottom. the leader passes directives onto others. this delegation allows for theContinue reading “The “Great Delegation”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”