The Most Important Story of The Year: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

a tragic story evidences one of society’s biggest problems. how should society address individuals who are both violent and are incapable of remorse? this issue has great implication to other aspects of how society operates. a mother was recently shot to death by her 10 year old son. dailymail.com her crime? not giving into herContinue reading “The Most Important Story of The Year: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Celebrating 700 Posts With Blog Tips & Thoughts: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

as the big 700th post was coming up, i started to panic. what great insights were there to share? blog success also comes with blog failure. this year was one of blog was one of roadblocks as well of blog realities. thus, we will discuss “search engine” censorship, the “marketing” of the blogging community, andContinue reading “Celebrating 700 Posts With Blog Tips & Thoughts: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Yonatan Adler’s “The Origins of Judaism” In Perspective: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

professor yonatan adler’s origins of judaism posits that on or about time of the maccabean revolt and the hasmonean dynasty the practice of modern day judaism emerged among the masses. in essence, torah law became widely practiced in part due to the establishment of the new government. the origins is an excellent read. it isContinue reading “Yonatan Adler’s “The Origins of Judaism” In Perspective: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Reading This Will Make You…Smarter…, Skepticism 101: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

with the advent of expression, manipulation was invented. individuals can be convinced of anything. manipulation employed for dishonest purposes can be dangerous. thus, the ability to be skeptical arose. this year is proof that skepticism is one of the most important tools of survival. thus, it is time to reflect on the many indicia ofContinue reading “Reading This Will Make You…Smarter…, Skepticism 101: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Building Bridges Over The Moat: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

humans want to be special. this specialness may be derived in part with one’s group association. for some groups, this uniqueness is suffering. martyrdom can be special. past wrongs and tragedies of past generations carry forward with them a strange self-esteem based upon victimhood. the desire to be number one or special can take peopleContinue reading “Building Bridges Over The Moat: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Government + Education + Parenting= “Toxic Entitlement”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

“if a man has a wayward and rebellious son, who does not obey his father or his mother, and they chasten him, and [he still] does not listen to them, his father and his mother shall take hold of him and bring him out to the elders of his city, and to the gate ofContinue reading “Government + Education + Parenting= “Toxic Entitlement”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Why The Story of Chanukah Is Not Bible-Worthy: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

the chanukah tale, as told in the books of the macabees, is not part of the hebrew bible. did the ten commandments play a role in such decision? one of the bible’s themes is that the children of israel place themselves in danger when they abandon religious practices. the chanukah story includes a disturbing momentContinue reading “Why The Story of Chanukah Is Not Bible-Worthy: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

How The Lemba Found Tudor Parfitt: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

tudor parfitt, a british historian, and one of the leading academics on jewish roots in africa. he has written a number of books on the topic. mr. parfitt, in speeches, shares the tale of how he went to africa and was able to write out his ethiopian experience when he was with the beta israelContinue reading “How The Lemba Found Tudor Parfitt: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

From Hebrews 2 Hebrews? A Ten Commandments’ Tale

the faith of hebrew israelite has recently reached the mainstream media. celebrities alluding to the faith’s tenets has brought them attention. african americans have come out and professed themselves to be jews. the hebrew israelite religion, however, is not monolithic. the belief that african americans were the only decendents of israel’s 10 lost tribes has,Continue reading “From Hebrews 2 Hebrews? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

“Toxic Entitlement” Is Academic: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

a student has been arrested and taken away from her college class. dailymail.com her professor, who ironically is reported to be the co-chair of the school’s political science, history and social justice department, engaged in an argument with the student. it escalated to the point that the police were called to address the matters asContinue reading ““Toxic Entitlement” Is Academic: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”