Shulchan Aruch For Bnei Noach Set To Be Published
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Shulchan Aruch For Bnei Noach Set To Be Published
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You provided an interesting link. What I liked the most is mentioning of the commandment not to murder in regard with prohibition to embarrass someone in public.
Of course, embarrassment of a fellow is considered murder.
And it's multifaceted, aside from what seems today as apparent moral digression,
as much as with murder today, there's a physiological explanation to why embarrassment is considered murder as well, but it doesn't end there as well.
There's a method to Jewish law, and the Rabbinic argumentation is infinitely complex and meticulous , way beyond what can possibly expanded in such a forum.
Only to start grasping the initial thread of a single debate on a single subject on one page of the Gmara, which can be centered at a single phrase or even word of the law, on its initial literal level- can take at best several months (and I'm being large here), even that is virtually impossible without prior grasp of some minimal basis.
But that's if I'm being large here, in reality, if after 3-4 months You grasp 20% that's a significant intellectual achievement. And a person will know this on his own, once that's starts rolling, the feeling of growing up to a rigorous intellectual challenge, as it's commonly expressed - 'it starts tasting like honey'.
Anyway, as already said this is not the platform capable enough of containing such a detailed discourse in the correct way, and I'm certainly not the one fit to take the position.
But to go back to what You've previously pointed out, I'll conclude with another simple example- there're many kinds of theft, as with murder explained above, some are not as obvious initially, namely - there's whats called 'theft of mind' as well, which I think fits more for the example You've previously given.
Hope I didn't confuse it, or made it overly complicated.
We can always take back, and expand as we proceed with the conversation.
Thanks for your input. Frankly, my knowledge is too low for meaningful conversations, to say nothing about discussions. I tried several times to read the Bible (both OT and NT), but have never managed to get it through completely.
Though, during this period significant shift in my mind happened. I no longer consider Judaism as primitive and purely tribal religion compared with Christianity. The contrary is true, it seems.
I am not a religious person. And I think that never will be. There are some aspects of religious life I can't accept (they are common to all religions). Though, it should be interesting to read the book mentioned when it appears. And follow the rules it provides which get along with my feelings and mind.
I am fascinated. What led you to believe that Judaism is primitive
and tribal?
Primitive? No
Tribal? 100%. That’s understandable until they put the tribe above G-d.
What do you mean by 'tribal'?
By the way, it's G-d who prescribes, with exception of 3 conditions,
that the life of a single member of His tribe takes precedent over His entire Torah.
Cliquish.
it’s the conditions.
Too much contempt clouds your ability to form thoughts
that go beyond shallow infantile projection.
But I'll answer anyway - the 3 exceptional conditions are:
Not specifically in that order.
- Sexual immorality
- Idol worship
- Murder
G-d gave Torah to Israel, to live in it, not otherwise.
Except for the above, value of life takes precedent over any Torah law.
I have no contempt but I agree that contempt is one of the things that can cloud objectivity just as unplaced loyalty to a tribal member can cloud objectivity which is what I was referring to in my prior post.
Man’s original sin was worshipping created things instead of the creator. It’s a little more than gold calf’s.
That has nothing to do with a tribe.
Rather a natural human trait, or for that matter of living creatures.
I'm not going to discus the subject of sin,
with a person who thinks G-d of Israel was "born".
It's just not of potential depth, let alone intellectually interesting.
I'm sorry, but move on.
Being looked down upon by Jews for my religious beliefs isn’t anything new. But it is still surprising and ironic each time it happens.
I am fascinated. Can you describe some incident in your life which
involved "Being looked down upon by Jews for...{your} religious
beliefs......" ??? Did it happen in school, on the 'playground' -----
in the street?
No. I never had any contact with Jews until I joined USMB. So imagine my surprise.
Well, you do seem to be especially drawn
to every thread that has to do with Judaism.
What's the motivation?
To understand your beliefs about God. For instance, it has been argued on these boards that the G-d of Abraham is cruel. I have argued that’s not how the Jews of the OT saw it. Unfortunately I have yet to find a Jew who is willing to discuss anything on this subject.
Already explained that.
I don't have "beliefs" about G-d.
The commandment is not to believe, rather to know G-d.,
Maybe if you actually read the answers returned, people had interest in interaction.
Nice dodge. I didn’t think you could discuss it, but your pride wouldn’t allow you to say so.
I can answer it in probably 25 words or less. In my own words. Not a video link to a rabbi who never really answers it either.
You see, you just keep talking in an echo chamber,
ignoring anything people answer.
What do you need me for?
Sure not for conversation.
dingbat------rylah offered you an important insight into the ethos
of Judaism ------the RELIGION is not based on "FAITH" ------it is based on KNOWLEDGE. Christianity does emphasize FAITH as
THE IDEAL
So I have to disagree on that. If you read the catechism you will discover that we believe that God can be known through reason by studying what he has created. That’s sounds strangely like knowledge to me.
Yes, there are aspects of our beliefs which rely on faith. Specifically the nature of God. Although we can ascertain certain attributes of God through reason and studying his creation. Additionally, the power of faith is what manifests activating God’s spirit inside us and is a very powerful tool.
So while I rely on knowledge to inform my faith, I would never scoff at someone else’s faith because I have first hand experience of the power that faith holds. Not to mention how rude it would be to mock the faith of another for no other reason than their perception of the creator was different than mine.
I don’t wish to find myself on judgement day being asked why I interfered with his work.