Questioning authority and choosing correct counsel are critical life skills. To question authority, courage, confidence, bravery and confusion are important traits. The same is with taking counsel. Seeking and receiving advice should not reflexively rubberstamp the suggestions imparted. The First Book of Kings offers an example which is a masterclass in failure. Likewise, it isContinue reading “A Book of Kings Ten Commandments’ Moment: Question Authority?”
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An Off Topic Post For You To Enjoy: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
Off The Derech: What Is The Meaning of Being In God’s “Image and Likeness:” Genesis 2:26-27
Mass Formation Psychosis Old Testament Style? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
can a large group of people convince themselves into doing something defying logic? the term “mass formation psychosis” has been bandied by the likes of dr. robert malone, an inventor of the mrna technology used for the covid-19, vaccines, and the likes of eric clapton, the famous rock star guitarist who is known for theContinue reading “Mass Formation Psychosis Old Testament Style? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Now, There is Only “ME” in Team: A Ten Commandments’ Story
a recent supreme court decision concerning amateur sports and ever growing social media enterprise have effectively destroyed the team concept. individuals, for money or fame, are seeking to position themselves as sport’s gods or idols. the world moving forward, however, may not be as bright as these budding idols believe. two stories addressing sports idolismContinue reading “Now, There is Only “ME” in Team: A Ten Commandments’ Story”
The Anti-Semite, Semite Club? A Tale of Self Hatred or Stockholm Syndrome?
a popular line of clothing that many youths wear has the words “anti social social club.” i always see people mulling around thinking they are just so cool wearing the stuff. it got me thinking. is there another club like that? the “anti-semite semite club?” i thought more about this. how can a person fromContinue reading “The Anti-Semite, Semite Club? A Tale of Self Hatred or Stockholm Syndrome?”
Events That Shaped The Ten Commandments
the torah provides critical events that led to the issuance of the ten commandments
Second Chances, Atonement: the Ten Commandments Back Story
the story of the ten commandments is almost as important as the ten commandments itself. it is a story of second chances and atonement. the ten commandments back story is that of a people who were freed from slavery and acclimated to a foreign culture and religion. despite miracles and being set free, they lackedContinue reading “Second Chances, Atonement: the Ten Commandments Back Story”