both buddha and moses shared a similar life experience. their actions, however, were profoundly different. both buddha and moses were palace dwellers. buddha, for the earlier part of his life, was sheltered in a palace. the buddha was disillusioned with palace life. as a result, he left and had four visits outside the palace whichContinue reading “Buddha vs. Moses: Different Perspectives When Exiting the Palace”
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Leaders Come in Many Shapes or Forms: This Was And Is Part of the Plan
the ten commandments’ story involves god recruiting a physically disabled person, moses, who had a speech deficit, to be his spokesman. exodus 4:10-11. from the bible passages, god’s plan was that the disabled are to play an important role in the world. a role just like everyone else. mr. xavier degroat is such a leader.Continue reading “Leaders Come in Many Shapes or Forms: This Was And Is Part of the Plan”
Baby Moses Monday: Reflections on a Commentary
there is a commentary on the torah, a midrash, which tells the story of a baby moses. it is as follows: “pharaoh’s daughter “loved” baby moses as if he were her own. because he was “so handsome” everyone liked to see him and could not turn away from him. pharaoh himself kissed and hugged moses,Continue reading “Baby Moses Monday: Reflections on a Commentary”
Moses Impossible? Casting Tom Cruise. A Man On A Mission
the ten commandments’ story is about a societal buy-in. it is about taking an oppressed people and transforming them into a nation. a nation that would be based upon values and morals pursuant to the torah and the ten commandments. a nation of justice for all and a nation that had societal responsibilities to takeContinue reading “Moses Impossible? Casting Tom Cruise. A Man On A Mission”
The Greatest Act of Kindness?
the ten commandments’ story at the beginning involves the possibly the greatest act of kindness. this act of kindness was not one of the hebrews. it was an egyptian. due to the death sentence imposed upon hebrew new born males, moses’ mother to save him placed him in a reed basket and sent him downContinue reading “The Greatest Act of Kindness?”
Complaint Syndrome? The Great PT Robbins Confronts An Issue That May Be Holding You Back In Your Life
pt robbins is here to motivate you again. do you have “complaint syndrome?” is your complaining holding you back in life? nor worries, pt robbins offers a money in the bank strategy to assist you with “complaint syndrome.” “complaint syndrome” is two-fold. first, are you a bad complainer? do you have issues you need toContinue reading “Complaint Syndrome? The Great PT Robbins Confronts An Issue That May Be Holding You Back In Your Life”
Marcel Moses? A Silent Voice Who Saved Lives: A French Tale
previous blog posts discussed the importance of one finding their voice. one’s voice can shape how one is viewed, and whether one has the ability to persuade others, and whether one has the ability to lead. this is the story of an individual, marcel, whose voice was silence. during world war ii, it is reportedContinue reading “Marcel Moses? A Silent Voice Who Saved Lives: A French Tale”
Captain James T. Kirk’s Philosophy of Helping The One: A Logical Thought? A Ten Commandments Perspective
in the movie star trek iii, captain james t. kirk, in saving his first officer and friend, spock, laid out the philosophical statement “because the needs of the one… outweigh the needs of the many.” what does this statement mean in our society? from a ten commandments’ perspective, the statement bears some importance. the tenContinue reading “Captain James T. Kirk’s Philosophy of Helping The One: A Logical Thought? A Ten Commandments Perspective”
Holy Moses! A Supreme Win For Religious Liberty
the us supreme court has a sculpture group by artist hermon a. macneil representing great lawgivers. one of these marble figures is moses. after the recent supreme court decision, perhaps moses’ marble sculpture should be giving a thumbs up or a fist pump to the 5 brave justices who, like him, fought for religious liberty.Continue reading “Holy Moses! A Supreme Win For Religious Liberty”
Some Supreme Thoughts on the Ten Commandments and Moses: RBG, ACB? How About MBA?
due to the united states constitution separation of church and state, the us supreme court has addressed disputes concerning displays of the ten commandments on public properties. in having to address this dispute, several of the justices have commented upon what the ten commandments means with respect to american society. the following are two notableContinue reading “Some Supreme Thoughts on the Ten Commandments and Moses: RBG, ACB? How About MBA?”
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