Religions & other 'Ism's

She noticed immediately the blank oblong space once occupied by the mezuzah. To prevent herself from commenting, she bit hard on her lip, then summoned Miriam to receive her Chanukah presents...

It’s one thing to create creatures out of nothing. It’s another to investisize yourself within them. And doing both at the same time--well, that’s just divine.

Apparently, sibling rivalry is as old as siblings themselves. Consider Cain and Abel. You have to wonder how Cain, reared by parents who spoke to G-d Himself, went so extremely off the rails and murdered his own brother!

When I really think about it, what she says make sense. I mean, aren't most religions the cause for strife and warfare today? Isn't it true that the world is flush with intolerant, hypocritical religious people?

Question: I am part Jewish on my mothers side and my father is a Muslim. I am neither. I believe only in G_d and not religion." Answer: You should know that as far as Judaism is concerned, you are Jewish. Whether you choose to embrace or reject that is up...

Placebos may alleviate pain, but they are no substitute for real medications. The same is true with the soul's ailments -- we should not be feeding her placebos!

Question: There are many beers manufactured by monasteries—they are called trappists or abbey ales. Some examples: Chimay, Orval, and Floreffe. I think that Benedictine liquor is also made by or in a monastery. Can I drink a beer or liquor that was made b...

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Can the world survive on ethics devised by human reason? Well, we tried. It’s called the 20th century.