LuisD is the nearest to G-d- seeing that G-d likes to bum around on the beaches of Brazil and Luis is the only one who knows where He keeps the cupcakes.
FWIW, "an eye for an eye" in Judaism has never been understood literally. Rather, it means that some form of monetary compensation must be given that is seen as equitable.
Thanks. It's funny you mention that b/c everyone in highschool thought I should've played FB (even though I'm not even 6' and horribly unfit in HS). Also, I am horrible at upper body stuff... I got perfectly toned calves but pretty sad looking biceps :P
I think it's ultimately a catch-22 situation. If we do nothing, they'll make further incursions into Lebanon and probably cause another civil war there, not to mention the atrocities they're already committing. If they become too powerful Wahhabi/Salafist elements in the Muslim world (which are...
No if you would not, then you simply WOULD not.
For instance- there is a difference between me not being able to save a bunch of people in a burning building b/c I am a 100 miles away (could not)
vs.
me not wanting to do that simply because despite me being down the block, I don't want to...
NOI has moved more towards Islamic orthodoxy from my understanding, but it's still criticized by other Muslims orgs for it's entanglement of Islam w/ black nationalism.