Zone1 Another question to ponder.

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The dinggered way.

Urban Dictionary: dingerred

dingerred: the act of forcing your opponent to do what you want him to do.

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[TNHarley]

Actually I'm using the brain God gave me to interpret passages in a way that makes sense

EXACTLY!

 

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EXACTLY!

There''s a reason you can't post any links that support your beliefs. They don't exist.

 

[TNHarley]

There''s a reason you can't post any links that support your beliefs. They don't exist.

I go by what the bible says. You make things up because, as you say, it doesnt make sense. Im the honest one. You are a hack.

 

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I go by what the bible says. You make things up because, as you say, it doesnt make sense. Im the honest one. You are a hack.

Meaning you read it literally like an idiot. Because it couldn't be that the Jews believed God was on their side and crafted their narratives accordingly

 

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I go by what the bible says. You make things up because, as you say, it doesnt make sense. Im the honest one. You are a hack.

Yes, the ancient Jews generally believed that God (Yahweh) had a special covenant with them and was on their side, and their sacred narratives were indeed crafted to reflect this belief and reveal divine purpose in human history. This perspective evolved over time from a belief in a tribal warrior deity to ethical monotheism, where history itself was seen as the primary arena for divine revelation.

Belief in Divine Support and Covenant

• Chosen People, Special Covenant: The foundational belief was that the Israelites were "chosen" by God to uphold a unique covenant (treaty). This implied a special, protected relationship in exchange for their exclusive worship and obedience to divine law.
• Yahweh as Warrior: In early Israelite belief (known as Yahwism, which was initially monolatrous, meaning they worshiped only one god while potentially acknowledging the existence of others), Yahweh was often portrayed as a divine warrior who fought for Israel or with them in battles. Military successes were attributed to God's intervention, and the army was considered "Yahweh's army".
• Divine Justice: While God was "on their side," this support was conditional on their adherence to the covenant and ethical demands. When the Israelites suffered defeat, it was interpreted as divine punishment for their disobedience and worship of other gods, not a sign of God's weakness or absence. This allowed them to reconcile their belief in a powerful God with national misfortunes like the Babylonian Exile.

Narratives as "His-Story"
The ancient Jewish people viewed their national history as a narrative of God's interaction with them, where events were given theological meaning.

• The Exodus as Foundational Narrative: The Exodus from Egypt is the central example, portrayed not just as an escape from slavery but as a powerful act of divine redemption and a radical break from the values of the ancient Near East. The story is told to illustrate God's power and promise to make them His people.
• History Over Nature: Unlike neighboring cultures that focused on nature cycles in their myths, the Israelite narratives focused on linear history as the setting for God's purposes. The interpretation of historical events—victories, defeats, and exile—produced their theology.
• Crafted for Meaning: The biblical texts were compiled and edited over centuries to reflect this evolving religious understanding, especially during and after the Exilic period when the religion fully transitioned to uncompromising monotheism. The narratives served to reinforce their unique identity and their understanding of their place in the world under their single, righteous God.

In essence, the narratives were not modern historical accounts but divinely interpreted histories, designed to teach lessons about the covenant, obedience, justice, and the unique relationship between God and Israel.

 

[Hafar1014]

Jews have made life better for everyone

 

[TNHarley]

Jews have made life better for everyone

Like porn and trannies?

 

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Like porn and trannies?

You really are in a sour mood today.

 

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Like porn and trannies?

Does it drive you crazy that google says the narratives you take exception with were not modern historical accounts but divinely interpreted histories, designed to teach lessons about the covenant, obedience, justice, and the unique relationship between God and Israel?

 

[TNHarley]

Does it drive you crazy that google says the narratives you take exception with were not modern historical accounts but divinely interpreted histories, designed to teach lessons about the covenant, obedience, justice, and the unique relationship between God and Israel?

Blah blah blah make stuff up. Blah blah blah.

 

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Blah blah blah make stuff up. Blah blah blah.

Because it couldn't be that the Jews believed God was on their side and crafted their narratives accordingly.

Even though that's exactly what Google is saying.

 

[TNHarley]

Quantrill ding is calling you an idiot for believing in the bible.

 

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Quantrill ding is calling you an idiot for believing in the bible.

That would be your interpretation because you are unhappy and need to lash out to make yourself feel better. The problem with that is it won't work. It will only make matters worse.

 

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Blah blah blah make stuff up. Blah blah blah.

What an articulate way to dismiss your defeats.

 

[TNHarley]

What an articulate way to dismiss your defeats.

yeah right lol

 

[Quantrill]

Quantrill ding is calling you an idiot for believing in the bible.

Yes, I am aware. We certainly have different method of interpreting the Bible.

To me, if the Bible is not the Word of God, and only the word of men, it carries no authority. None from God anyway.

I view the allegorical method of interpreting the Bible as a ship in the open seas with no rudder.

But of course you know full well I disagree with your view of the Bible also.

Quantrill

 

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yeah right lol

Because it couldn't be that the Jews believed God was on their side and crafted their narratives accordingly.

 

[Hafar1014]

Like porn and trannies?

Jewish individuals, despite being a small percentage of the global population, have won a disproportionately high number of Nobel Prizes, with over 220 laureates (around 22%) in various fields like sciences, literature, and peace, including iconic figures like Albert Einstein, Bob Dylan, and numerous Israeli winners, demonstrating immense contributions to human knowledge and culture.

Key Highlights

• High Representation:
  Jews make up about 0.2% of the world's population but account for roughly 22% of all Nobel laureates, a significant overrepresentation.
  
  
• • Major Fields:
    They have excelled across all categories:
    • • Sciences: Albert Einstein (Physics), Arthur Kornberg (Medicine), Gerty Cori (Medicine), Daniel Kahneman (Economics).
        
      • Literature: Boris Pasternak, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Bob Dylan, Nelly Sachs.
        
      • Peace: Menachem Begin, Shimon Peres, Yitzhak Rabin, Elie Wiesel.
        
  • Notable Figures:
    Include pioneers like Paul Ehrlich (Medicine), first Jewish winner, and figures like Henri Bergson, Wassily Leontief, and current laureates.
    
  • Israeli Laureates:
    Israel has produced many winners, including S.Y. Agnon (Literature), Avram Hershko (Chemistry), and Robert Aumann (Economics).
    

Examples by Field

• • Physics: Albert Einstein, Richard Feynman, Richard Axel, Roger Penrose, Andre Geim.
    
  • Medicine/Physiology: Gerty Cori (first Jewish woman), Eric Kandel, Joseph Goldstein, Ralph Steinman.
    
  • Economics: Daniel Kahneman, Paul Krugman, Joseph Stiglitz, Myron Scholes.
    
  • Literature: Saul Bellow, Philip Roth, Toni Morrison, Bob Dylan.
    

This rich history showcases significant Jewish intellectual and creative impact on the world stage, with laureates continually adding to breakthroughs in science, humanities, and global peace.

 

[TNHarley]

Jewish individuals, despite being a small percentage of the global population, have won a disproportionately high number of Nobel Prizes, with over 220 laureates (around 22%) in various fields like sciences, literature, and peace, including iconic figures like Albert Einstein, Bob Dylan, and numerous Israeli winners, demonstrating immense contributions to human knowledge and culture.

Key Highlights

• High Representation:
  Jews make up about 0.2% of the world's population but account for roughly 22% of all Nobel laureates, a significant overrepresentation.
  
  
• • Major Fields:
    They have excelled across all categories:
    • • Sciences: Albert Einstein (Physics), Arthur Kornberg (Medicine), Gerty Cori (Medicine), Daniel Kahneman (Economics).
      • Literature: Boris Pasternak, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Bob Dylan, Nelly Sachs.
      • Peace: Menachem Begin, Shimon Peres, Yitzhak Rabin, Elie Wiesel.
  • Notable Figures:
    Include pioneers like Paul Ehrlich (Medicine), first Jewish winner, and figures like Henri Bergson, Wassily Leontief, and current laureates.
  • Israeli Laureates:
    Israel has produced many winners, including S.Y. Agnon (Literature), Avram Hershko (Chemistry), and Robert Aumann (Economics).

Examples by Field

• • Physics: Albert Einstein, Richard Feynman, Richard Axel, Roger Penrose, Andre Geim.
  • Medicine/Physiology: Gerty Cori (first Jewish woman), Eric Kandel, Joseph Goldstein, Ralph Steinman.
  • Economics: Daniel Kahneman, Paul Krugman, Joseph Stiglitz, Myron Scholes.
  • Literature: Saul Bellow, Philip Roth, Toni Morrison, Bob Dylan.

This rich history showcases significant Jewish intellectual and creative impact on the world stage, with laureates continually adding to breakthroughs in science, humanities, and global peace.

You left out corrupt politicians destroying our country.