Now should I not take pity on Nineveh, the great city, in which there are many more than one hundred twenty thousand people who do not know their right hand from their left…? Jonah 4:11 Is United States a modern-day Nineveh? If so, how many residents don’t know their right hand from their left? GivenContinue reading “Jonah & The Killer Whale”
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Sound Bites Of Justice
Will crowdfunding change our justice system? Before the internet, a criminally accused individual’s ability to raise legal defense funds was limited. Often, they were supported by their family, friends, and local institutions. With the advent of crowdfunding applications combined with the internet’s reach, an accused’s ability to raise sums has become amplified. Presently, the entireContinue reading “Sound Bites Of Justice”
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?”
The Best We Got?
If only one Torah Portion could be read to appreciate the scripture’s societal significance, what would it be? While Yitro, which tells of the Ten Commandments received from Mt. Sinai would be one suggestion, the Portion Kedoshim is likely the consensus choice. Kedoshim, however, is absent any drama or visual stimulation. The reader encounters aContinue reading “The Best We Got?”
Emotions? Amos’ Ten Commandments Moment
Love is love? Unlike other Torah passages, the Ten Commandments does not express how one should feel about the Decalogue’s shalls or shall nots. The Prophet Amos places emotions in the balance concerning Humanity’s dealings. Should Amos’ words apply to the Ten Commandments? Are there consequences for failing to assert emotional interest in the dealingsContinue reading “Emotions? Amos’ Ten Commandments Moment”
Magna Carta Or Matot-Massei? Who Deserves Due (Process) Credit?
the 1215 english magna carta is credited for the notion of “due process”. “due process”, per black’s law dictionary, fifth edition, is “law in its regular course of administration through courts of justice. the magna carta’s “due process” legacy extended across the pond to be embraced by the rebellious colonies which formed the united statesContinue reading “Magna Carta Or Matot-Massei? Who Deserves Due (Process) Credit?”
The Story Within The Story: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the nypost recently reported concerning mr. brian penny. he is the military veteran who, while in the new york city subway train, placed a troubled homeless person-who happened to be on a government watch list and who was acting erratically- in a chokehold to protect the other passengers. unfortunately, the homeless individual passed. one particularContinue reading “The Story Within The Story: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Thou Shalt Not Covet Your Victims: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
in houston, a horrific crime occurred. a robber, not satisfied with stealing money, picked up and slammed his victim to the concrete. the victim, a vietnamese woman sustained a severe spinal injury necessitating medical attention. a gofundme page was set up for this woman and the campaign succeeded the estimated goal. the alleged perpetrator wasContinue reading “Thou Shalt Not Covet Your Victims: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
“Just Do It Again”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“just do it again” is a new american brand. it is not about athletic shoes but rather something more sinister. news reporting about a high profile prosecution in new york city are mind blowing. the issues raise in the prosecution include “what do you do when a criminal who is to be sentenced avows toContinue reading ““Just Do It Again”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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”
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