captain picard, in the television show, star trek the next generation, noted the development of society on earth with the statement that “we’ve eliminated hunger, want, the need for possessions — we’ve grown out of our infancy.” cite was picard right? this statement from the star trek series’ writers offers an insight of how theyContinue reading “God vs. Picard: Competing World Visions: The Torah vs. Star Trek”
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God Loves and Protects Pizza Delivery People: Why Doesn’t Society?
there is a compelling argument that the invention of pizza was a collaboration between man and god. arguably, the flatbread, aka matzah, traveled from egypt to israel to greece and rome. in italy, mans’ contribution to modern day pizza was the brilliant toppings of tomatoes and cheese. god loves and protects pizza delivery drivers. godContinue reading “God Loves and Protects Pizza Delivery People: Why Doesn’t Society?”
“Breaking Bad?” How About “Breaking Good?” It Can Happen. It Already Did: An Old Testament Tale You Need to Know
“breaking bad” was an enormously popular tv show which is considered one of the top 10 of all time by many critics. the show portrays a chemistry teacher, walter white, who chose of a criminal path of producing and distributing crystal meth as a means of supporting his family. during the days of his criminalContinue reading ““Breaking Bad?” How About “Breaking Good?” It Can Happen. It Already Did: An Old Testament Tale You Need to Know”
Defund The Courts? Politicians and Activists Advocating Mob Rule versus the Ten Commandments: Moses’ Father In Law, Jethro, and His Eternal Advice on a Justice Based Society: Where Do You Want To Live?
fathers-in-law are not always bad. moses’ father-in-law, jethro, is arguably the greatest father-in-law in history. he provided moses and the world wisdom for the ages.. after the exodus from egypt, it is reported in the torah that “[i]t came about on the next day that moses sat down to judge the people, and the peopleContinue reading “Defund The Courts? Politicians and Activists Advocating Mob Rule versus the Ten Commandments: Moses’ Father In Law, Jethro, and His Eternal Advice on a Justice Based Society: Where Do You Want To Live?”
Why Are They Not Listening? A Plea From a Father Seeking Justice Ignored
a ten commandments based society is a “justice” based society. if a police officer is accused of murdering an individual, then the justice system should handle the matter. justice for the victim. justice for the accused. the facts of what transpired matter. there are those who do not wish to justice to even occur. allContinue reading “Why Are They Not Listening? A Plea From a Father Seeking Justice Ignored”
Protestors, Looters and the Ten Commandments: The Racism/Wealth Excuse
when the ten commandments were provided to the children of israel at mt. sinai, it was arguably a cohesive group of people. if we were to define them by racial characteristics. they were mostly from the levantine region or canaan. the group that left egypt included other racial characteristics. the torah mandates that those whoContinue reading “Protestors, Looters and the Ten Commandments: The Racism/Wealth Excuse”
Are Some Murders More Equal Than Others? Social Justice vs. Social Justice: God, George Orwell, and Biblical Justice
Are Some Murders More Equal Than Others? God, George Orwell, Justice and Social Justice
God vs. Progressivism?: Sharing, Theft, and The Neglected Societal Impact
there are those who believe that it justified to “steal” wealth from others. for this discussion, we will call it, “steal the wealth.” these individuals are advocates of looting, confiscation of property, etc. as expressed in the torah, the god of the ten commandments mandates charity and the taking care of those in need. essentially,Continue reading “God vs. Progressivism?: Sharing, Theft, and The Neglected Societal Impact”
Thou Shall Not Steal for Those Who Do Not Steal: Flipping the Script: a Lesson from the Other Moses
some believe that there is a relationship between poverty and crime. do poor people engage in crime due to their station in life? do they steal out of need? if the need was eliminated, would this inclination to steal be eliminated? my opinion differs. from life experience, generally, i do not find the poor toContinue reading “Thou Shall Not Steal for Those Who Do Not Steal: Flipping the Script: a Lesson from the Other Moses”
The Most Unlikely Philosopher of the 20th Century Part II
“i just want to say – you know – can we all get along? can we, can we get along? can we stop making it horrible for the older people and the kids? And … i mean we’ve got enough smog in los angeles let alone to deal with setting these fires and things … it’sContinue reading “The Most Unlikely Philosopher of the 20th Century Part II”
The Ten Commandments Project 