I recommend more honesty & less prejudice.what is reality to you is a lie to others. People buying into the lies are much like ostriches wearing blinders and then putting their heads in the sand.
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I recommend more honesty & less prejudice.what is reality to you is a lie to others. People buying into the lies are much like ostriches wearing blinders and then putting their heads in the sand.
Me too! Good luck!I recommend more honesty & less prejudice.
And I answered about them. Now if you would like a separate, theologically based discussion of why there was the biblical injunction then that would be great. This is a subforum for political discussions. Let me know when you want to discuss theology in a religion sub-space.
If you claim something that is wrong, then you are going to be told you are wrong.
Upon God's command, there was substantial violence. So?
And to you, that makes them all actual Gods? I can say "Fred is a God" and you would consider him a God? Wow. You are a massive polytheist.
There is only one God. Remember, I'm a monotheist, not a polytheist.
So you don't understand the idea of monotheism. Got it.
Sure it matters. It means you don't know what you are talking about.The small oversight is not relevant Rose -- it matters not to Ethnic Cleansing if the Amalak live in towns - villages- or tent city .. which you could call a town in any case
These were the dictates of God, making this a theological discussion. I have asked if you want to start a thread to discuss the theological implications of divine commandments, and the morality question, but you seem reluctant to. Why?... and King Sihon's people lived in Towns .. so use that example if you have an issue with the Amalek not living in towns. It matters not -- as the actions of Israel against both Amalak and the towns of King Sihon were Ethnic Cleansing .. a fact you inadvertently admitted .. which made your initial claim about no ethnic cleansing wrong .. shedding doubts on your claim to be an expert Judaism.
Whether or not you think the biblical Israelites were monotheists isn't relevant. You asked ME and I said " I'm a monotheist, not a polytheist" so your question about "which God" makes no sense to me.After which you exclaim "You don't understand the idea of monotheism" Of course I understand Rose .. Monotheism is the belief in only one God. .. What you don't seem to understand is that the Israelites were not Monotheists .. nor was Abraham, which is why I asked you which of the Gods is it that you belief is the Only One ?
I don't recall saying that. That was a value statement made by God. If you have a problem with that, talk to God.So ..good that you have come to understand Ethnic Cleansing .. something you figure was justified back in the good old days because the Amalak and other cleansed peoples were "Evil".
So you have a problem with the bible. Big deal.I find this hard to accept given the collective punishment .. slaughtering children babies and fetuses for the sins of others - but each to his/her own
God doesn't have a private/personal name.I believe you when you claim to believe only in one God .. and this is perfectly fine. What is the name of this One God in which you believe
there is only one God and can you show me the biblical source for "Don't slaughter the children for the sins of others"? My text doesn't have "slaughter" in it... is it the God of "Slaughter the children for the sins of others" .. or is it the God of "Don't slaughter the children for the sins of others."
and if you think they are the same God ... what is the name of that God ?
Sure it matters. It means you don't know what you are talking about.
These were the dictates of God, making this a theological discussion. I have asked if you want to start a thread to discuss the theological implications of divine commandments, and the morality question, but you seem reluctant to. Why?
Whether or not you think the biblical Israelites were monotheists isn't relevant. You asked ME and I said " I'm a monotheist, not a polytheist" so your question about "which God" makes no sense to me.
I don't recall saying that. That was a value statement made by God. If you have a problem with that, talk to God.
So you have a problem with the bible. Big deal.
God doesn't have a private/personal name.
there is only one God and can you show me the biblical source for "Don't slaughter the children for the sins of others"? My text doesn't have "slaughter" in it.
Did that actually happen, or have they dropped that?Is this footage as reliable as the claim of beheaded children?
No israel will never control US. But like the 10/6 begs for our support.Really? Post 406 " israel uses US to make sure egypt blocked it up completely". And you now say that this claim of yours isn't saying that "Israel controls American policy"? Wow.
What the hell?Weird. You insist that it is the "consensus view" of the international community. Is Eugene Kontorvich part of that community? He helped draft 242. Or maybe he doesn't count because he disagrees with you
yes they are. But you dont like having to be honest before israeli/the dross opinion.israeli_settlements_are_not_illegal
Because the palestinian terroitory existed with palestinians on the property before any state called israel, even existed.How can there be "Palestinian territory" if there was never a sovereign "Palestine"?
Gibberish of wanton writing. How about, the 1000's of palestinians in israelis prisons and the hundreds of 1000's that were uprooted by the illegal occupation.Hey, if you would let 1000+ of your friends get killed by a surprise invasion and then just sit on your hands, then that's great. You do you. Countries often go to war because of attacks on them.
Sure, apartheid is what you expect and approve of and why you cannot stop the bias.Still, no apartheid.
Quit the bigotry approach. Arabs are not evil human beings. End that style of labeling.Like unilaterally withdrawing from Gaza (again) and leaving a strong infrastructure. Your welcome. I mean, it isn't Israel's fault that Arabs came in and ruined it
Looters strip Gaza greenhouses
Palestinians looted dozens of greenhouses on Tuesday, walking off with irrigation hoses, water pumps and plastic sheeting in a blow to fledgling efforts to reconstruct the Gaza Strip.www.nbcnews.com
What error? Be specific or stop the wanton labeling and abusive posture.So now that you are shown your mistake, you just jump to a different claim. Way to abandon your errors.
The rome statue is what many condemnations are about.Please look up the Rome Statute and try to find a way that it applies to a situation in which it applies to the citizens of Israel (besides the laws that favor Arabs).
It appears to be an unsupported, albeit highly popular claim.Did that actually happen, or have they dropped that?
Far more humbly that you ever will or couldYou speak for mankind now? LOL!
Correct, I should ignor you. You have written some horrible thing about mankind and the expectation that mankind accepts your opinion.well, you could reduce the instances by responding to what I wrote to YOU, not to someone else. Unless you are using 2 handles...
No the dialogue says do not forget. Nothing about 'the text'. What you are doing it trying to witness what you did not experience or see.How does that contradict anything? The text says not to forget what the text relates, so I don't forget it. What does that contradict?
you just did. claiming to remember what you never witnessedWhere do I claim to know?
Naksa is the dividing of the population that perfects the term apartheidNot "Naksa" -- that is something very different.
NO. I need to ignore your propagandaYou really need to be more careful when you type
Because the biblical text, specifically, the story of Sha'ul and Agag says so. Don't you know the bible?
The claim is being made that Jews are doing something along the lines of what was done to Amalek
The mistake is you believe that you have the right to support an apartheid, oppression and the condemnation of Jews as a defense of the corrupt (israel)or in some way connected to that and it isn't true. You want me to sit here while make uninformed and offensive misrepresentations of both the bible and current events? No thanks. I'll call out the mistakes.
My belief is eventually the truth will unveil and you will be found abusive to say the least.that is certainly your belief.
What does mexican paper mache have to do with the conversation?Not sure why you are going on about Trump .. the Fauci Lies and suppression of lab leak hypothesis has nothing to do with everybody's favorite pinata ?
What is blue team? Are you crazied up by political party? Trump funded a 3.5 trillion dollar expense for covidnor does Trump have anything to do the lies told by the Blue team about the Vax and Covid.
I know, trump had no idea about the science. He is too ignorant to learn beyond business.Trump had nothing to do with the big Transmission prevention lie -
He should have been shut down well before his own children cut him loose.- or the censorship of Social media.
What's a spook?It wasn't Trump who sent the spooks over to Facebook on a mission.
Biden did not try to incite violence over losing an election; but trump did.This walk down authoritarian lane was with Biden not Trump
Forced? The US population wanted the vaccine because it saved lives. Just like polio.-- Forced medical Treatment
.. justified on the basis of a lie .. your body no longer your choice ..
Correct, the troops stopped the treason. Otherwise a tyrant would have murdered his own vice president for being American.storm troopers are on the way if you try to protest these violations and illegitimacy of authority -
Please.... party politics are for morons. "We the people' are far better than just following a party.anyone dissenting from the party line .. "up against the wall" - get ready for the GITMO treatment.
The rule of law was roe vs wade, but the corrupt put judges in place to overturn the US population from having a choice.Not saying Trump would mind .. but this is the doing of Biden Blue and the woke team in cancel mode .. canceling the Rule of Law .. and a whole bunch of other stuff..
Covid killed many because the ignorant could not drink chlorine like trump wanted.Unfortunately the Transmission trope was a big lie .. one used to justify .. big violations of liberty and apple pie ..
Post 482: "Now if you would like a separate, theologically based discussion of why there was the biblical injunction then that would be great. This is a subforum for political discussions. Let me know when you want to discuss theology in a religion sub-space."You never asked me to have such discussion
Clearly you don't. You didn't even remember that I brought the discussion up in 482... and it turns out I know what I am talking about far more than you
But if it shows you don't know the bible, that makes other things you say about the bible suspect... so wrong again friend .. and I was not the one professing to be an expert in Judaism.. and whether we call a Tent City a town or village has absolutely no relevance to whether or not it was Ethnic Cleansing
And you have admitted that you made a mistake so you should drop it... and you have agreed it was Ethnic Cleansing anyway .. so you can let the town-Tent City dillema go.
I notice you are imputing feelings to me now "to you is No big deal". Do you always tell other people how they feel?Of course I have a problem with things in the Bible such as Child Sacrifice -- That such things to you is No big deal ideologically or theologically .. speaking of theological implictions of Divine Commands .. as you were requestiong ... is your cross to bear.
No. God. Remember, I'm a monotheist. You really should write stuff if you forget so easily."God doesn't have a Personal Name" .. .. You mean "Your God"
Absolutely!-- and how did you come to find this out ... Did this God sit with you for Tea?
How does a "name reside". You are using a really bad translation from the Hebrew. Names don't reside..... What name do you use for this God .. if not the personal name given .. and what is the name of the God that Resided in Solomon's Temple .. literally .. the Place Where God's name Resides. ---
You need to know a name to discuss ideas? Just say "God."how can you discuss theological implications of some God's commands .. if we don't know the name of the God whose commands you are referring to ..
I can give you all sorts of resources if you start a thread which asks about the moral implications of divine commands.So which command would you like to discuss the theological implications of -- I started out with Child Sacrifice ..unto Lord YHWH .. Which command would you like to discuss .. and from which God does this command come ?
We have been discussing the relationship between religion and ethnic cleansing .. did you forget ? but now it seems you want to not continue the discussion here .. after professing to be an expert in Judaism .. saying others lacked understanding .. but it was you who was claiming there was no ethnic cleansing .. saying my understanding of the passages on the slaughter of the Amalekites and towns under King Sihon was lacking.. but as it turned out you eventually admitted that it was Ethinic Cleansing .. and so we are on the same page .. no need to call names .. say I don't know the Bible .. when the log in your own eye is large.Post 482: "Now if you would like a separate, theologically based discussion of why there was the biblical injunction then that would be great. This is a subforum for political discussions. Let me know when you want to discuss theology in a religion sub-space."
Clearly you don't. You didn't even remember that I brought the discussion up in 482.
But if it shows you don't know the bible, that makes other things you say about the bible suspect.
And you have admitted that you made a mistake so you should drop it.
I notice you are imputing feelings to me now "to you is No big deal". Do you always tell other people how they feel?
No. God. Remember, I'm a monotheist. You really should write stuff if you forget so easily.
Absolutely!
How does a "name reside". You are using a really bad translation from the Hebrew. Names don't reside.
You need to know a name to discuss ideas? Just say "God."
I can give you all sorts of resources if you start a thread which asks about the moral implications of divine commands.
Actually, we haven't. You keep bringing up the biblical events and somehow trying to connect them to politics (which is what this forum is for).We have been discussing the relationship between religion and ethnic cleansing .. did you forget ?
I am an expert in Judaism. This is a politics board. Are you tying your feelings about Jews to you comments about Israel? In that case, you have made the connection between anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism verty clear. Thanks!but now it seems you want to not continue the discussion here .. after professing to be an expert in Judaism
You don't know the bible. You parrot the English translation to a few selected verses but don't actually know the bible. This much is clear... saying others lacked understanding .. but it was you who was claiming there was no ethnic cleansing .. saying my understanding of the passages on the slaughter of the Amalekites and towns under King Sihon was lacking.. but as it turned out you eventually admitted that it was Ethinic Cleansing .. and so we are on the same page .. no need to call names .. say I don't know the Bible .. when the log in your own eye is large.
and yet you keep asking me to choose between your conception of many Gods. If you know I'm a monotheist, why do you keep asking?You have stated a number of times you are a monotheist
So here you are still trying to create a choice where there is only 1 God. And then you show that you really don't understand the bible because not only don't you know that a name doesn't reside, you don't know that the translation "name" is incorrect... no one forgot Rose .. the question you are hiding from is to tell us which God you believe in and worship . Is it the one True God Ahura Mazda ? the primordial one .. Or Lord YHWH .. Son of EL .. or is it some nameless God whose name resides nowhere
There was a temple in the days of the Canaanites?.. and that is not my term .. better look up what the term resides mean .. and go figure out what a God's name residing in a Temple meant .. back in the days of the Canaanites.
You say that but it isn't true.But first you have to know the name of your God
You are making reference to the following verse -- "וְהָיָה הַמָּקוֹם אֲשֶׁר יִבְחַר ה' אֱ-לֹהֵיכֶם בּוֹ לְשַׁכֵּן שְׁמוֹ שָׁם שָׁמָּה תָבִיאוּ אֵת כָּל אֲשֶׁר אָנֹכִי מְצַוֶּה אֶתְכֶם עוֹלֹתֵיכֶם וְזִבְחֵיכֶם מַעְשְׂרֹתֵיכֶם וּתְרֻמַת יֶדְכֶם..." but using a sad and incomplete English version of it. Think of it more "to establish/settle my reputation" but if you prefer a simpler understanding, try "to be called by my name"... in order to find where that God's name resides ... and then being the expert in Judaism .. you can tell us why the God's name residing in a certain place was important to the Israelites.
Actually, we haven't. You keep bringing up the biblical events and somehow trying to connect them to politics (which is what this forum is for).
I am an expert in Judaism. This is a politics board. Are you tying your feelings about Jews to you comments about Israel? In that case, you have made the connection between anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism verty clear. Thanks!
You don't know the bible. You parrot the English translation to a few selected verses but don't actually know the bible. This much is clear.
and yet you keep asking me to choose between your conception of many Gods. If you know I'm a monotheist, why do you keep asking?
So here you are still trying to create a choice where there is only 1 God. And then you show that you really don't understand the bible because not only don't you know that a name doesn't reside, you don't know that the translation "name" is incorrect.
There was a temple in the days of the Canaanites?
You say that but it isn't true.
You are making reference to the following verse -- "וְהָיָה הַמָּקוֹם אֲשֶׁר יִבְחַר ה' אֱ-לֹהֵיכֶם בּוֹ לְשַׁכֵּן שְׁמוֹ שָׁם שָׁמָּה תָבִיאוּ אֵת כָּל אֲשֶׁר אָנֹכִי מְצַוֶּה אֶתְכֶם עוֹלֹתֵיכֶם וְזִבְחֵיכֶם מַעְשְׂרֹתֵיכֶם וּתְרֻמַת יֶדְכֶם..." but using a sad and incomplete English version of it. Think of it more "to establish/settle my reputation" but if you prefer a simpler understanding, try "to be called by my name".
I simply point out that your criticisms in, for example, post 280 are about Judaism and Jewish belief (and me, as a Jew). Are you saying they aren't? In post 189, in fact, you draw together modern Israel and biblical Jewish belief. Ot did you not write post 189?"Feelings about Jews" ?? ... I have not expressed any feelings about Jews ... is this the part of the program where the poster cries "Anti-Semite" and then fields some made up allegation ?
Because you don't -- I have shown this based on hearing what he ACTUALLY said, not what you think he said.Don't blame me that Bibi is using Biblical Passages -- I am just the messenger .. and it was you who said I did not understand the Biblical passages I was presenting
Then you don't remember that you keep asking me to choose from among your polytheistic pantheon.Not sure why you are on about monotheism
You keep assuming that God has a name. Why? Because of your bad translation?The problem is that you won't tell us who this God is ... won't tell us the name or what you call this one True God
I quoted it in the hebrew and I know the meaning of the Hebrew words. Do you? No. No, you don't... telling us we don't understand what means "Where the name of God Resides" when it is you who does not understanding the meaning.
You presented a quote that I never said. Why?What "Name" have I mistranslated ? you exclaim "You don't know the name was translated incorrectly"
I simply point out that your criticisms in, for example, post 280 are about Judaism and Jewish belief (and me, as a Jew). Are you saying they aren't? In post 189, in fact, you draw together modern Israel and biblical Jewish belief. Ot did you not write post 189?
Because you don't -- I have shown this based on hearing what he ACTUALLY said, not what you think he said.
Then you don't remember that you keep asking me to choose from among your polytheistic pantheon.
You keep assuming that God has a name. Why? Because of your bad translation?
I quoted it in the hebrew and I know the meaning of the Hebrew words. Do you? No. No, you don't.
You presented a quote that I never said. Why?
But to help you out, the word "shem" that you have translated as "name" -- that is wrong, at least in that you think it refers to an actual name. See, since you don't know the Hebrew, you can't understand the English.
Then you claim not to have said a name was mistranslated .. 1 God. And then you show that you really don't understand the bible because not only don't you know that a name doesn't reside, you don't know that the translation "name" is incorrect.
You keep asking for something which doesn't exist so you can stop asking because you just look foolish. "Glad we got that sorted "I expressed no feelings about the Jews .. as a people .. a group. Telling you about the Ethnic Cleansing being conducted by some extremist Israeli's on a Power trip who happen to be Jews .. .. has nothing to do with feelings about the Jews in general ? just like commentary Russia invading Ukraine has nothing to do with my feelings about average Russians.
Glad we got that sorted .. but now this polytheistic Pantheon .. and you posting some Hebrew text .. as if I told you I spoke Hebrew. Sorry Friend .. I am not the one claiming to be an Expert in Judaism -- that was you a number of times .. but it seems you don't want to tell us who the name of your God is ..
We don't call God by a personal name. Why would you tell me what I do?You are the one who doesn't realize that indeed it was believed that God's name resided in the Jerusalem Temple .. but what Translation "Name" is incorrect. and what is it I don't know about it ??
I was asking about the name of your God - and if you don't know the personal name of your God .. what is the name by which you call your God.
You keep asking for something which doesn't exist so you can stop asking because you just look foolish. "Glad we got that sorted "
We don't call God by a personal name. Why would you tell me what I do?
If I were to say that someone invented a new moustrap and "made a name for himself" or if you insulted that person and "tarnished his good name" are those statements talking about a personal name?
Again, you act as if there is more than one. Weird that you haven't figured out that you are talking past me by ignoring what I keep saying."Foolish" you say If you don't call God by a Personal name and God does not have a name according to you - then how do you know which God of the Bible you are worshiping ?
Is there more than one? No.You have said you are an expert in Judaism -- but not said whether it is the God of Judaism that you worship
So you think that any and all "gods" were "proposed by humans." Therefore you are some form of an atheist. Is that correct?but which one of the Gods proposed by humans is "The One" that you figure is the real one .. as opposed to all the other Fake ones . is this God Allah ? .. the God of Abraham ? Some nameless God in the Hindoo Pantheon ?
No, there is no possibility. If you have a question about how Judaism refers to God then you should start a thread in a religious subforum and ask respectfully.or do you not know which one ? forgot about that possility .. and just use a generic term for God "Lord" , "Adonai" , or an epithet such as "El Elyon - Most High"
so which is it, are you a polytheist with limited English language skills, or an atheist with limited English language skills?You are being very mysterious as to the identity of this God of the "We" .. who is "We" ? and do you know where your God's name resides ? where does your God live her address you know .. in case we want to pay a visit
Again, you act as if there is more than one. Weird that you haven't figured out that you are talking past me by ignoring what I keep saying.
Is there more than one? No.
So you think that any and all "gods" were "proposed by humans." Therefore you are some form of an atheist. Is that correct?
No, there is no possibility. If you have a question about how Judaism refers to God then you should start a thread in a religious subforum and ask respectfully.
so which is it, are you a polytheist with limited English language skills, or an atheist with limited English language skills?