While I would not consider Social Contagion a disease, the phenomena is something that certainly can cause human beings to act. In some circumstances, the actions brought on by Social Contagion can either be fatal or life altering. Thus, even the article reporting on a physically healthy 29- year- old ending her life in pursuitContinue reading “It’s Official, Death Has Become Life Affirming Care”
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The Art of the Deal, Choseness & Bechukotai
Contracts can be life-changing. As such, an attorney’s deep understanding of the parties allows for them to negotiate a “win-win” deal. Thus, knowing who you are dealing with is part of the artistry of the deal. In a divorce matter, I offered a husband advice concerning the dissolution’s last controversy. It involved the division ofContinue reading “The Art of the Deal, Choseness & Bechukotai”
Isaiah On Idols
While the Decalogue provides commandments concerning idolatry, passages from Isaiah offer much insight into the workings that surrounded this practice. This post will discuss one particular portion is worthy of looking at in contemporary terms. In Isaiah 44, the Prophet Isaiah brings the following message: “All who fashion statues are empty, and the objects ofContinue reading “Isaiah On Idols”
A Critique & Review: ” Why the Bible Began: An Alternative History of Scripture and Its Origins”
Professor Jacob Wright’s book “Why The Bible Began” tackles a question as mysterious as to “Who wrote the Bible?” As most of the Hebrew Bible’s authors are unknown, the likelihood of finding extrabiblical evidence of their intent is even more challenging. Professor Wright, while taking time to explore some of the non-biblical resources, relies heavilyContinue reading “A Critique & Review: ” Why the Bible Began: An Alternative History of Scripture and Its Origins””
Life As a Game, Batter Up!
Did a Prophet’s message have the dynamics of Coaching Little League Baseball? Can a Parent’s words of encouragement to a young budding athlete can have the same effect as holy words delivered by a Prophet? To explore this notion, an observation must be made with respect to a little leaguer readying for an “at bat.”Continue reading “Life As a Game, Batter Up!”
The Conflation of Kindness and Justice?
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?”
Internet Search Engine, R.I.P. 2024
Without official data, it appears that 2024 is the year that the internet search engine died. An AI powered meteor have struck the web and the traditional search engine model has begun gasping for air. Likewise, villages of websites surrounding the web are now being caught up in this fall out. Search Engine Optimization appearsContinue reading “Internet Search Engine, R.I.P. 2024”
Behar, The Greater Sabbath
The Torah Portion Behar expands upon the notion of the Sabbath. The Sabbath is greater concept than the one expressed within the Ten Commandments. While resting remains central, the Sabbath’s target and duration has changed. With the Decalogue, Humans and Working Animals were to afforded to day off. This was in accord that the IsraeliteContinue reading “Behar, The Greater Sabbath”
Available For Speaking
If you have Zoom, perhaps we can make an arrangement. While I am not as tall or handsome as the AI generated image for this post, hopefully my speaking will be satisfying. Over three decades, I have lectured on a variety of topics at professional organizations. Recently, after developing a multitude of content, I haveContinue reading “Available For Speaking”
Purpose Found
In a previous post “A Dog’s Search For Meaning”, the tale was told of how a dog, unknowing of its purpose, manifested all the trappings of its true being. Despite a lack of training, or instruction, or the companionship of a similar breed, the animal was on the pathway of discovering itself. Dogs have beenContinue reading “Purpose Found”
The Ten Commandments Project 