Living for Change by Denying the Greatness of Murder of “Christ”

This following concept, which Jews teach, "Mesirut nefesh," is a major reason for criticism of the most fundamental belief of Christians hold, "That Jesus brought healing through his death; that one died so that many may live."

In Judaism, there is no concept of good human sacrifice, not just giving up things that are pleasing for the soul, but human sacrifice is outright murder.  During Jesus’ murder he was still propagating his insane delusions of grandeur all the while probably considering himself as a martyr.  We should be glad for having the possibility for the insanity plea in the modern judicial system.

During communion Christians teach that either the wine and bread that they drink actually becomes the body and blood of Jesus, or that it is purely symbolic, in either case the eating and drinking of blood is no victory at all, and is a heinous vile religion.

 “Mesirut nefesh -- Hebrew term for self sacrifice -- means both "giving of life" and "giving of will." Self sacrifice is not just the willingness to die for one's beliefs; it is the way in which one lives for them. It is the willingness to sacrifice one's "self" -- one's desires, one's preconceptions, one's most basic inclinations.” - The Lubavitcher Rebbe via Chabad.org

Jews and Christians will have to disagree on this one.  Jews say that the way to best change the world is to live in the world and effect change to it by repairing the world, a good deed, which is a far cry from a rape of power, as was done to Jesus.

Still today, many weep for Jesus and what he went through, which I don’t wish to deny that he died a horrible death; however, a world of weeping and guilt over the murder of one person is no way to exist in a peaceful world.

Seriously, Christians, how can you celebrate this image? a heinous image, where you worship this man, a lunatic, having no idea of right or wrong?  Look to the dove, and the clean world brought to Noah because Noah LIVED to effect change!!!  In Jesus there is death and nothing but death.

Giving Up Music and Software Piracy

The other day I started throwing out unlicensed software and torrents with full discographies of various bands burned on to DVDs because in a discussion with a Rabbi, as this is what he advised me to do, and as opposed to just not downloading anymore, and enjoying what I have (no longer).

This was the advice of Rabbi Yisroel Cotlar for Chabad.org 

- You can be careful about it in the future. 

- You can spread awareness to others.

- You can erase files of music that you did obtain illegally 

- You can make a point of supporting the artists in the future

For some time, I had promised myself that I would not engage in software and music piracy, even before I found Pandora.com. Honestly, when I first heard of Pandora, I thought I was going to be majorly disappointed; however, now I think they are great!

With Pandora I feel like Gd has given me a multitude of blessings. And no, they, Pandora, don’t have all my favorite music, but they do have a lot, and especially they do have enough! (I am a huge consumer of music)

This actually made today’s next step easier; today I threw out hundreds of pirated cds. Some of them I cherished, but many of them would have disappointed me if I bought them. However, before today, yesterday to be precise, I wanted to listen to music while on my way to play MTG (Magic the Gathering). This became a problem for me as I told myself I would give one last listen to a Flower Kings cd on my way to the store, and then when I got home, I would throw it out.

Well that last pirated cd; well guess what, I wouldn’t work in the player, so I had to switch it out with a purchased cd! Imagine that, a miracle of Hashem! Being the religious geek that I am, I was glad that the player wouldn’t play the pirated cd, as it was a way to break the melancholy of giving up something loved. So instead, I popped in my personally purchased Niacin cd (with Dennis Chambers and Billy Sheehan), and listened to it, before bringing the cd notebook holder inside order to fill with music that was personally purchased, or gifted.

Don’t get me wrong, while I have thrown out hundreds of discs, I have yet to fully purge all my music; that I am here today is thanks to Gd’s mercy, and may Gd reward me with much blissful music in the years to come for following His Law!  I will probably get around to destroying all I have pirated someday, but now it is enough to get rid of many with the intent of completely erasing the history of my piracy altogether.

I can rest today knowing that I have done some good deeds. There is no need to be a zealot over this, but I feel Shalom in the home knowing that I have done a good thing, and by doing so, I will be serving my son and family by being a good example, and hopefully, I will be helping bands and the music industry get the money they deserve.  Maybe I will get more rewards from Gd for my works in return.

Galations 3:10 – Paul of Tarsus’ Great Lie

Galations 3:10 is one of the greatest lies in the whole New Testament - read what it says

"For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, as it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.” - This is a great and terrible a lie.

Rather than a curse, obedience to the Law of Gd brings blessing to those that love Him.  The Law of Gd is as the very food, which nourishes our bodies, and our planet.  The Law is to make us and our world sanctified, which means pure and holy.

Persons that honestly attempt to follow Gd's commands, which He has dictated to us through His Torah, all 613 Laws (available at www.jewfaq.org), and that we know of because He gave them to  Moses, let's us know that even if we fall short while trying to follow Hashem's commands he pours his mercy and love on us bringing us blessing and not some stupid curse as Paul tells us.

You see; The Law of Moses is a Law of Compassion, and it is not without wonderful mercies or justice.

Gd sees our hearts.  If our hearts beg and plead for His love, His LAW, His people, and His creation, over the years YHWH must bring blessing through divine providence.  The Law of Moses is as the space shuttle that will take us to ever increasing new heights previously thought unimaginable.

Don’t sell yourself short by Christian fundamentalism.  I, myself, am not a Christian or a Jew.  Please, don’t listen to Paul of Tarsus and give G-d a chance!!!  In Leviticus 26 and Deuteronomy, God promises to do well by us if we occupy ourselves with Torah, making it one with our soul.

A Verifiable God

Quotes from Spinoza's Theological-Political Treatise

“Christ promises a spiritual reward”

 

[This spiritual reward I, the author, have most certainly received.  However, I do not believe in Jesus, but I can’t deny the possibility of having received it from Jesus.]

“(The) Law of Moses, (is) related to nothing but the Hebrew state and consequently nothing other than material benefits”

 

[This physical reward Moses promised I, the author, have most certainly received.]

In conclusion:

“we can know no one except from his works.  Anyone therefore who abounds in the fruits of love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control…has truly been taught by God and is altogether happy.”

[Jackpot for spiritualists and religionists, but keep on searching you empiricists]