when my son and i met, the discussion concerning his marriage plans devolved into a lecture on the morals involved in parenting. i felt compelled to reveal stories that deeply shaped the trajectory of his life. this intense moment brought to the forefront the question of “who are you to judge me? “ moses hadContinue reading “Who Are You? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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The “Hipness” In Wrestling: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
why would someone ever be named with a word implying “wrestling?” certainly, it is not flattering. wrestling has a broader context. on a daily basis, our lives are filled with wrestling. from getting up to going back to sleep, we must wrestle with others. we wrestle with our loved ones, with our families, and withContinue reading “The “Hipness” In Wrestling: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Of Mathematics & Morality: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
sometimes, things don’t add up. rather, they are multiplied. multiplication’s properties are quite different properties than either addition and subtraction. multiplication amplifies numbers. in mathematics, there are “negative” numbers. they are used in addition and multiplication. the results generated, however, are strikingly different. for instance, if i add “a million and one” to a “negativeContinue reading “Of Mathematics & Morality: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The “Pelican Leak”? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
in 1993, mr. denzel washington and ms. julia roberts starred in the movie, “the pelican brief.” this john grisham thriller explored the assassination of a supreme court justice as a means to change the outcome of a future supreme court case. in the movie, it was an energy sector environmental case which put tremendous financialContinue reading “The “Pelican Leak”? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Color Of Morality: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“Without the actions of Dr. Cheng, it is no doubt that there would be numerous additional victims in this crime” Sheriff Donald Barnes. what is the color of morality? the answer is simple. there is none. generalizations and stereotypes do not provide an answer. the most recent example is the tragic laguna woods church shooting.Continue reading “The Color Of Morality: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Making A Small Difference Is Making a Big Difference: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“We are proud to do our small part in making the lives of those affected a little better during a difficult time” rabbi dovid zerkin bad things happen. for those who embrace this reality, preparedness is valued. a commitment to neighbor’s welfare requires an anticipation of needs. this mindset is not something that happens overnight.Continue reading “Making A Small Difference Is Making a Big Difference: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
When Muscle Memory Was Moral Memory: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
law enforcement officers deserve respect and deference with respect to their job performance. law enforcement positions require both training and ongoing training. this training can be physically demanding. frequently officers sustain injuries while training. officers, as part of their training, practice with their law enforcement lethal and non-lethal weapons. there was recently a high profileContinue reading “When Muscle Memory Was Moral Memory: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Moses To The Metaverse? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
a disturbing metaverse beta testing incident begs the following questions: is it time for a virtual moses enter the metaverse? is there a need for the ten commandments in the virtual world? almost at its inception, the illusion of the metaverse as a virtual garden of eden has been shattered. during the testing phase inContinue reading “Moses To The Metaverse? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The University That Should Have Taken an “F” : A Ten Commandments’ Story
a college football game made headlines. not for the talented student athletes who went out on the field and competed in a close and hard fought game. the headlines made news of horrible and immoral behavior emanating from the student section for one college: the university of tennessee. the student fan section’s behavior. in aContinue reading “The University That Should Have Taken an “F” : A Ten Commandments’ Story”
He Quit to Become A Winner For All Of Us: The Gold Medal for Building Bridges: A Ten Commandments’ Story
judo silver medalist from mongolia, mr. saeid mollaei, had a long strange trip to the winner’s podium. mr. saeid molleaei’s journey began when ” left his native iran, revealing that his national team coaches had ordered him to lose in the semifinals of the 2019 world championships in tokyo to avoid facing israel’s sagi mukiContinue reading “He Quit to Become A Winner For All Of Us: The Gold Medal for Building Bridges: A Ten Commandments’ Story”
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