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Menassa
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Postby Menassa » Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:04 pm

Evraim wrote:
Menassa wrote:The Law!!

Does this mean that G-d is like Judge Dread?

Evil-Doer: *commits sins*

G-d: Repent!

Evil-Doer: No way, grandpa!

G-d: You have been targeted for judgement.

*analyzes the situation for several moments before arriving at a decision*

Guilty. The punishment is execution.

Evil-Doer: No! *flees*

G-d: *smites* I AM THE LAW!!!

More of A Javert esque situation.

Theif: I stole a life of bread.

God: 20 years in jail! I AM THE LAW!
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Evraim
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Postby Evraim » Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:06 pm

Menassa wrote:More of A Javert esque situation.

Theif: I stole a life of bread.

God: 20 years in jail! I AM THE LAW!

A life of bread? :eyebrow:

*dances the hora to celebrate Hanukkah and the end of finals*
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Postby Menassa » Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:07 pm

Evraim wrote:
Menassa wrote:More of A Javert esque situation.

Theif: I stole a life of bread.

God: 20 years in jail! I AM THE LAW!

A life of bread? :eyebrow:

*dances the hora to celebrate Hanukkah and the end of finals*

I don't know about the end of finals.... but yay Chanukah!
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"A missionary uses the Bible like a drunk uses a lamppost, not so much for illumination, but for support"
"Imagine of a bunch of Zulu tribesmen told Congress how to read the Constitution, that's how it feels to a Jew when you tell us how to read our bible"
"God said: you must teach, as I taught, without a fee."
"Against your will you are formed, against your will you are born, against your will you live, against your will you die, and against your will you are destined to give a judgement and accounting before the king, king of all kings..."
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Evraim
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Postby Evraim » Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:22 pm

Menassa wrote:
Evraim wrote:A life of bread? :eyebrow:

*dances the hora to celebrate Hanukkah and the end of finals*

I don't know about the end of finals.... but yay Chanukah!

It's one of the few things that cheers me up during the winter.
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Postby Menassa » Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:26 pm

Evraim wrote:
Menassa wrote:I don't know about the end of finals.... but yay Chanukah!

It's one of the few things that cheers me up during the winter.

I do happen to love Chanukah.... though I did buy defective floating wicks.... looks like I will have to switch to candles.
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"A missionary uses the Bible like a drunk uses a lamppost, not so much for illumination, but for support"
"Imagine of a bunch of Zulu tribesmen told Congress how to read the Constitution, that's how it feels to a Jew when you tell us how to read our bible"
"God said: you must teach, as I taught, without a fee."
"Against your will you are formed, against your will you are born, against your will you live, against your will you die, and against your will you are destined to give a judgement and accounting before the king, king of all kings..."
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Postby Potlimitomaha » Thu Dec 13, 2012 6:17 pm

What's the religious rules and regulations regarding Pornography?
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Postby Evraim » Thu Dec 13, 2012 7:02 pm

Potlimitomaha wrote:What's the religious rules and regulations regarding Pornography?

That depends on who you're asking. Generally, the more religious denominations discourage looking at pornographic material because it engenders impure thoughts. Of course, I could go into more detail, but, quite frankly, I find such an option somewhat repulsive and, furthermore, believe that Menassa could do it better than myself.
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Postby Menassa » Thu Dec 13, 2012 7:17 pm

Potlimitomaha wrote:What's the religious rules and regulations regarding Pornography?

It is asor forbidden to look at pronographic videos or immages.

This is because it may not only lead to impure thoughts but also impure actions such as masturbation for which the punishment is kares which means a plethora of bad things.
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Jewish Discussion Thread בְּ
"A missionary uses the Bible like a drunk uses a lamppost, not so much for illumination, but for support"
"Imagine of a bunch of Zulu tribesmen told Congress how to read the Constitution, that's how it feels to a Jew when you tell us how to read our bible"
"God said: you must teach, as I taught, without a fee."
"Against your will you are formed, against your will you are born, against your will you live, against your will you die, and against your will you are destined to give a judgement and accounting before the king, king of all kings..."
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Postby Galborg » Fri Dec 14, 2012 6:39 pm

Is porn specifically defined as producing impure thoughts?
Are artistic nudes permitted?
Or are all nude images forbidden?
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Evraim
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Postby Evraim » Fri Dec 14, 2012 6:51 pm

Galborg wrote:Is porn specifically defined as producing impure thoughts?

If I recall correctly, yes. The Orthodox tend to adhere to a number of restrictions on nudity generally and pornography specifically. As Menassa stated, pornographic materials foment impure thoughts and can lead to impure actions which directly violate the mitzvos and Halakha.

Galborg wrote:Are artistic nudes permitted?

This is dependent on the denomination of Judaism in question and the society in which a particular community resides. The Orthodox require that both men and women dress for the sake of modesty. This is not specifically mentioned in the Torah, but is dependent on the standards of the community in question and personal preference. Generally, the more conservative denominations encourage covering up. Less traditional denominations, such as mine (Reform), do not have any particular objections to artistic nudes, though congregations have a bit more influence over these attitudes.

More information.

Galborg wrote:Or are all nude images forbidden?

Like I said, it depends.
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Postby Menassa » Sun Dec 23, 2012 5:49 pm

Am I the only one who fasted today?
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Jewish Discussion Thread בְּ
"A missionary uses the Bible like a drunk uses a lamppost, not so much for illumination, but for support"
"Imagine of a bunch of Zulu tribesmen told Congress how to read the Constitution, that's how it feels to a Jew when you tell us how to read our bible"
"God said: you must teach, as I taught, without a fee."
"Against your will you are formed, against your will you are born, against your will you live, against your will you die, and against your will you are destined to give a judgement and accounting before the king, king of all kings..."
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Postby Galborg » Sun Dec 23, 2012 6:55 pm

Looks like it.
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Postby Menassa » Sun Dec 23, 2012 6:59 pm

For shame JDT..... for shame.
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Jewish Discussion Thread בְּ
"A missionary uses the Bible like a drunk uses a lamppost, not so much for illumination, but for support"
"Imagine of a bunch of Zulu tribesmen told Congress how to read the Constitution, that's how it feels to a Jew when you tell us how to read our bible"
"God said: you must teach, as I taught, without a fee."
"Against your will you are formed, against your will you are born, against your will you live, against your will you die, and against your will you are destined to give a judgement and accounting before the king, king of all kings..."
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Postby Dieu Vous Benisse » Sun Dec 23, 2012 7:00 pm

Why are Jews insulted when non-Jews celebrate Hanukkah?
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Postby Ethel mermania » Sun Dec 23, 2012 7:01 pm

Menassa wrote:For shame JDT..... for shame.


i would have been better off watching the giants on an empty stomach.
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Postby Menassa » Sun Dec 23, 2012 7:02 pm

Dieu Vous Benisse wrote:Why are Jews insulted when non-Jews celebrate Hanukkah?

I don't think we're insulted.... because you probably didn't celebrate Chanukah.

Lighting the candles and saying some Hebrew words are not going to get you much.
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Jewish Discussion Thread בְּ
"A missionary uses the Bible like a drunk uses a lamppost, not so much for illumination, but for support"
"Imagine of a bunch of Zulu tribesmen told Congress how to read the Constitution, that's how it feels to a Jew when you tell us how to read our bible"
"God said: you must teach, as I taught, without a fee."
"Against your will you are formed, against your will you are born, against your will you live, against your will you die, and against your will you are destined to give a judgement and accounting before the king, king of all kings..."
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Postby Menassa » Sun Dec 23, 2012 7:02 pm

Ethel mermania wrote:
Menassa wrote:For shame JDT..... for shame.


i would have been better off watching the giants on an empty stomach.

Your loss. :p
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Jewish Discussion Thread בְּ
"A missionary uses the Bible like a drunk uses a lamppost, not so much for illumination, but for support"
"Imagine of a bunch of Zulu tribesmen told Congress how to read the Constitution, that's how it feels to a Jew when you tell us how to read our bible"
"God said: you must teach, as I taught, without a fee."
"Against your will you are formed, against your will you are born, against your will you live, against your will you die, and against your will you are destined to give a judgement and accounting before the king, king of all kings..."
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Postby Dieu Vous Benisse » Sun Dec 23, 2012 7:05 pm

Menassa wrote:
Dieu Vous Benisse wrote:Why are Jews insulted when non-Jews celebrate Hanukkah?

I don't think we're insulted.... because you probably didn't celebrate Chanukah.

Lighting the candles and saying some Hebrew words are not going to get you much.

Oh, my Jewish friend was really indignant :oops:
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Postby Menassa » Sun Dec 23, 2012 7:07 pm

Dieu Vous Benisse wrote:
Menassa wrote:I don't think we're insulted.... because you probably didn't celebrate Chanukah.

Lighting the candles and saying some Hebrew words are not going to get you much.

Oh, my Jewish friend was really indignant :oops:

Toh Shmah friend.

Chanukah's more about than lighting the Menorah... sure that's a big part of it.

However there are also special prayers to be said, and more Torah to be learned.

The Seleucid tried to destroy our spiritual heritage and culture and now we must keep it alive! For next year..... cause Chanukah was a while ago.
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Jewish Discussion Thread בְּ
"A missionary uses the Bible like a drunk uses a lamppost, not so much for illumination, but for support"
"Imagine of a bunch of Zulu tribesmen told Congress how to read the Constitution, that's how it feels to a Jew when you tell us how to read our bible"
"God said: you must teach, as I taught, without a fee."
"Against your will you are formed, against your will you are born, against your will you live, against your will you die, and against your will you are destined to give a judgement and accounting before the king, king of all kings..."
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Evraim
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Postby Evraim » Sun Dec 23, 2012 7:07 pm

Menassa wrote:For shame JDT..... for shame.

I fasted. Because we ran out of food and my sister and I were too lazy to go buy some more. :p
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Menassa
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Postby Menassa » Sun Dec 23, 2012 7:09 pm

Evraim wrote:
Menassa wrote:For shame JDT..... for shame.

I fasted. Because we ran out of food and my sister and I were too lazy to go buy some more. :p

Participation Bonus!
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Jewish Discussion Thread בְּ
"A missionary uses the Bible like a drunk uses a lamppost, not so much for illumination, but for support"
"Imagine of a bunch of Zulu tribesmen told Congress how to read the Constitution, that's how it feels to a Jew when you tell us how to read our bible"
"God said: you must teach, as I taught, without a fee."
"Against your will you are formed, against your will you are born, against your will you live, against your will you die, and against your will you are destined to give a judgement and accounting before the king, king of all kings..."
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Evraim
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Postby Evraim » Sun Dec 23, 2012 7:13 pm

Menassa wrote:
Evraim wrote:I fasted. Because we ran out of food and my sister and I were too lazy to go buy some more. :p

Participation Bonus!

Really? :lol:
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Postby Menassa » Sun Dec 23, 2012 7:19 pm

Evraim wrote:
Menassa wrote:Participation Bonus!

Really? :lol:

No not really..... Apikores.
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"A missionary uses the Bible like a drunk uses a lamppost, not so much for illumination, but for support"
"Imagine of a bunch of Zulu tribesmen told Congress how to read the Constitution, that's how it feels to a Jew when you tell us how to read our bible"
"God said: you must teach, as I taught, without a fee."
"Against your will you are formed, against your will you are born, against your will you live, against your will you die, and against your will you are destined to give a judgement and accounting before the king, king of all kings..."
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Postby Ethel mermania » Sun Dec 23, 2012 7:21 pm

Dieu Vous Benisse wrote:Why are Jews insulted when non-Jews celebrate Hanukkah?

we are?
The West won the world not by the superiority of its ideas or values or religion … but rather by its superiority in applying organized violence. Westerners often forget this fact; non-Westerners never do.

The most fundamental problem of politics is not the control of wickedness but the limitation of righteousness. 



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Evraim
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Postby Evraim » Sun Dec 23, 2012 7:32 pm

Menassa wrote:No not really..... Apikores.

Says the non-religious intellectual Jew. :p

Is your name truly Yenkel, by the way?
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