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September 2026

September 20, 2026

The Trumpets of Revelation Blew and No One Noticed

The trumpets of Revelation blew, and no one noticed. Jesus said in Luke 17:28, "And...

September 10, 2026

Rosh Hashanah: What I Got Wrong About Sex, Gender, and G-d

On Rosh Hashanah we blow the shofar. The sound of the ram's horn is a...

August 2026

August 29, 2026

Why The Quran is Truer to G-d’s Word Than The New Testament

Having read all the Holy Texts associated with the Abrahamic religions, I have come to...

August 04, 2026

Why I Converted to Judaism from Christianity

When I converted, I didn't just decide to leave the faith I'd been in for...

March 2026

March 02, 2026

Torah on Immigration: This Purim Take Off the Mask

On Purim we celebrate Esther taking a stand for her people and their right to...

February 2026

February 17, 2026

The Torah Teaches Justice But We Have Chosen Compromise

Like most of the world, since 2020 I have spent a lot of time wondering...

February 14, 2026

What the Torah Really Says About the Epstein Files

The Epstein Files have taken over our news and our social media feeds as victims...

August 2024

August 13, 2024

How SCOTUS Violated Religious Freedom

When the Supreme Court, also known as SCOTUS, failed to uphold Roe vs Wade, they...

July 2024

July 05, 2024

What Does The Bible Say About Using A Person’s Dead Name?

Society, particularly religious society, seems to have a hard time using a Trans person's new...

June 2024

June 15, 2024

Inside Out 2 From A Jewish Perspective

Patheos has partnered with Skylight.org to celebrate the release of Inside Out 2 and...

April 2024

April 16, 2024

What Does The Torah Say About Lesbians?

What does The Torah say about lesbians? While many religious people lump all homosexuals into...

April 12, 2024

May Jews Have Piercings and Tattoos?

After the article on Female Genital Mutilation, a reader wrote in to ask about the...

April 01, 2024

Female Genital Mutilation In Judaism

In Judaism, we like to think of female genital mutilation as an "other's" problem, but...

March 2024

March 18, 2024

Hell: Not What You Think

Ask a Christian how G-d punishes his people and they will tell you that Hell...

February 2024

February 11, 2024

G-d Denied Jesus’ Divinity 5 Times

Christianity believes Jesus was the only begotten son of G-d, the Messiah, and the savior...

January 2024

January 19, 2024

What Was Mankind’s Purpose?

We often talk about our personal purpose, but what is mankind's purpose, as a whole?...

January 08, 2024

Questioning G-d

Is it ok to question G-d, even to be angry with them? That is a...

November 2023

November 30, 2023

Why The Bible Forbids Christmas Trees: More Than Paganism

Do you wonder why The Bible forbids Christmas trees? Have you believed that this law...

October 2023

October 23, 2023

Is There a Lost Tribe of Jews in Appalachia?

There was a group of people who lived in TN and Eastern KY known as...

October 16, 2023

Can Jews Deny Our Faith? Berlin Warns Jews To Hide Their Faith

Berlin has warned Jewish people to not let their faith be seen publicly. Yet,...

October 04, 2023

Pastor Climbed Into Lion’s Cage

This week in weird religious news, a Christian pastor climbed into a lion's cage to...

September 2023

September 29, 2023

Can a Christian be a Witch?

We have been discussing female authority and power in The Bible. Along the same lines,...

September 24, 2023

Should A Rapist Get the Death Penalty According to the Bible?

When the subject of rape comes up in Biblical discussion, we often hear about disgust...

September 18, 2023

Why Was Abraham Asked to Sacrifice Issac?

The binding of Issac is a difficult story for many people. Why would Abraham be...

September 13, 2023

Moses: The Historicity

Today we take a break from The Women In The Bible Series to learn about...

August 2023

August 07, 2023

Rebekah: In Charge of Her Own Destiny

Rebekah was married to Issac, the son of Abraham. She was also, and perhaps...

August 03, 2023

Milcah and Iscah

Milcah and Iscah are two women we don't often hear about. Yet, both played powerful...

July 2023

July 02, 2023

The Medical Case for Circumcision: Science Again Confirms The Torah

Science has often given credence to the laws in The Torah. If you eat shellfish,...

June 2023

June 27, 2023

Bishop Resigned After Sexual Abuse Lawsuits

As US News reported, Knoxville Tennessee's bishop resigned after sexual abuse lawsuits. Bishop Richard Stika...

May 2023

May 29, 2023

Do Spirits Have Genders According to The Bible?

Do spirits have genders? This question is important for our understanding of G-d. While it...