A Teacher’s Gift: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

as a religious educator, i was always in search of the “new,” “interesting,” “humorous,” and “thought provoking” as far as material; student engagement and participation is often the sign of success. as a student, i enjoyed moments when the teacher solicited everyone’s opinion on a particular topic or story. religious teachers received a story whichContinue reading “A Teacher’s Gift: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

“Misinformation?”…”Seriously?” A Ten Commandments’ Tale

two “catch” phrases have risen to prominence during the current presidential administration. first, “emergency” and the other “misinformation.” with “emergency,” the party in control believes that it is free to abandon the united states constitution for the sake of the country. as such, the word “emergency” has been redefined. it is the term used whenContinue reading ““Misinformation?”…”Seriously?” A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

CBS News’ Existential Crisis: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

cbs news has a huge problem. one of their lead journalists reportedly violated news protocol concerning the sourcing of a story. it is reported that ms. norah o’donnell violated protocol and tweeted a story that was improperly sourced. compounding the matter is that it was reporting on a “huge” national story. the tweet arguably wasContinue reading “CBS News’ Existential Crisis: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

The Stories That Shaped The Ten Commandments, Part #4: Genesis 39:6-20: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

joseph’s stories are perhaps the most memorable with respect to the ten commandments. the story of joseph and potiphar’s wife evidences that the “actual” children of israel, as opposed to the “children of israel” who were at mt. sinai, were conscious of some of the commandments prior to their issuance. in other words, the tenContinue reading “The Stories That Shaped The Ten Commandments, Part #4: Genesis 39:6-20: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

The Stories That Shaped The Ten Commandments, Part #3: Genesis 37:3-4, 18-35: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

the ten commandments just did not just miraculously appear at the top of mt. sinai. as families grew, family interactions became more complex and controversy arose. the patriarch jacob’s favoring of one child, joseph, over his others led to a cascade of immoral acts. joseph’s story offers many lessons. coveting, lying, murder, honoring one’s parents,Continue reading “The Stories That Shaped The Ten Commandments, Part #3: Genesis 37:3-4, 18-35: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

An Example Why The Media Will Fail Against Joe Rogan, A List Will Prove It: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

rollingstone magazine’s headline “‘a menace to public health’: doctors demand spotify puts an end to covid lies on ‘joe rogan experience’ unlike many platforms, spotify doesn’t have a clear policy prohibiting misinformation. 270 physicians and scientists are hoping to change that” rollingstone. proves only one thing. the media is the one spreading lies and propaganda.Continue reading “An Example Why The Media Will Fail Against Joe Rogan, A List Will Prove It: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

The Blame Game Is No Card Game: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

when you point a finger there are three fingers pointing back at you navajo saying an 82 year-old cancer survivor, ms. barb bartolovich, sought to enjoy life and play a friendly game of cards. she reportedly took strict safety precautions. she limited her socialization to vaccinated individuals. recently, she attended a card game. it isContinue reading “The Blame Game Is No Card Game: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

What Happens When The Government Could Not Handle The Truth? Not What You Think: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

this is a true story which everyone must read. many years ago, i had a conversation with an governmental agency official. this individual’s jobs involved agency audits. in other words, this individual oversought agency programs. the agency had a pay incentive program for workers with college and advanced degrees. a degree was rewarded extra cashContinue reading “What Happens When The Government Could Not Handle The Truth? Not What You Think: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Was Old News Good News? A Ten Commandments’ Tale

before the internet and social media became primary new sources, journalism was quite different. absent the current instantaneous immediacy and the sheer value of clicks, periodicals were driven to produce quality reporting. journalists had more time to invest in their product. in these earlier times, journalists were often not the story originators. they would purveyContinue reading “Was Old News Good News? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Can A Photo Lie Yet Tell The Truth? A Ten Commandments’ Tale

while a picture can tell a thousand words, an altered photograph can tell much more. it can reveal character, values and the truth. time’s 100 most influential people magazine cover of prince harry and meghan markle has been roasted as satire. numerous media outlets have pointed out the picture’s phony aspects. express.co the cover revealsContinue reading “Can A Photo Lie Yet Tell The Truth? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”