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2024-04-01T20:49:31-04:00

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Female Genital Mutilation In Judaism

Last updated on: April 1, 2024 at 8:49 pm By Rebecca Wallace Keene

In Judaism, we like to think of female genital mutilation as an “other’s” problem, but unfortunately, it is not. There is a sect of Ethiopian Jews known as Falashas or Beta Israel who regularly practice genital mutilation in females. This practice is not based on Torah teachings, provides no health benefits, and must be brought to an end. Beta Israel and Female Genital Mutilation Beta Israel lived in isolation from the larger Jewish community in Ethiopia. Their religion is based... Read more

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2024-03-18T21:29:43-04:00

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Hell: Not What You Think

Last updated on: March 18, 2024 at 9:29 pm By Rebecca Wallace Keene

Ask a Christian how G-d punishes his people and they will tell you that Hell is hot and awaits all those who have not accepted Jesus. As Jews, of course, we know this is nonsense. Christian Hell results from a misunderstanding of the pit, in the book of Enoch, which G-d created for the immortal fallen angels and did not throw man into. What then is the worst punishment G-d hands out? Death? No. Death is a release and a... Read more

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2024-02-28T17:09:37-05:00

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Dating The Exodus

Last updated on: February 28, 2024 at 5:09 pm By Rebecca Wallace Keene

We are blessed to have our guest blogger Jospeh Parks join us this week and share his dating of the exodus from Egypt. Ancient Egypt and the Bible Article 5 – The Dating of the Exodus Joseph DeWayne Parks RN, BSN October 1, 2023 Latest Possible Dating of The Exodus As previously mentioned in the last article on the historicity of Moses, no one truly knows when the Exodus occurred. There are no written accounts by the ancient Egyptians that... Read more

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2024-02-11T15:02:53-05:00

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G-d Denied Jesus’ Divinity 5 Times

Last updated on: February 11, 2024 at 3:02 pm By Rebecca Wallace Keene

Christianity believes Jesus was the only begotten son of G-d, the Messiah, and the savior of the world. Yet, G-d denied Jesus’ divinity in scripture again and again. To believe the Christian lie is to not believe the direct words of G-d. One must decide who to believe G-d or Paul. Here we will examine just 5 of the times G-d denied Jesus’ divinity. Who Is G-d’s Son? Christianity would have you believe that Jesus is the only son of... Read more

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2024-01-29T16:18:30-05:00

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Did Adam and Lilith Have Children?

Last updated on: January 29, 2024 at 4:18 pm By Rebecca Wallace Keene

We are often taught that The Bible says Adam and Eve were the first humans. However, Genesis seems to contradict this teaching. According to Genesis Adam and Eve, of the Garden, were not the first humans. Adam had another wife before Eve, named Lilith. Did Adam and Lilith have children? If so are they mentioned in Biblical text? What happened to them? A close reading of Genesis 1-5 provides answers to these questions. The Two Tales Of Creation Genesis has... Read more

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2024-01-19T15:35:49-05:00

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What Was Mankind’s Purpose?

Last updated on: January 19, 2024 at 3:35 pm By Rebecca Wallace Keene

We often talk about our personal purpose, but what is mankind’s purpose, as a whole? While that may seem like a question to which we can have no answer, the fact is that the Biblical text tells us the exact purpose of man. What is it? Are we fulfilling our purpose? Mankind’s Purpose As Stated By G-d To answer those questions we must look to Genesis and the stories of man’s creation. Genesis 2:15 gives us a clear answer as... Read more

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2024-01-08T13:40:47-05:00

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Questioning G-d

Last updated on: January 8, 2024 at 1:40 pm By Rebecca Wallace Keene

Is it ok to question G-d, even to be angry with them? That is a theological question that most of us face at least once in our walk with G-d. Often we find ourselves questioning G-d when a loved one dies or becomes seriously ill. As a spiritual teacher, I often point those with this question to the Book of Job. However, during my own recent crisis, I have found it hard to remain like Job, blameless before the Lord.... Read more

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2023-11-30T01:27:15-05:00

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Why The Bible Forbids Christmas Trees: More Than Paganism

Last updated on: November 30, 2023 at 1:27 am By Rebecca Wallace Keene

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Do you wonder why The Bible forbids Christmas trees? Have you believed that this law was only because Pagans decorated the Yule log? Because Christmas involves the worship of Jesus? If so, you are not completely wrong. Certainly, a large part of the reason Christmas trees are forbidden is paganism and idolatry. However, when we read what G-d says about the Christmas tree, we see that there is a much deeper moral issue. Why The Bible Forbids Christmas Trees: Pagan... Read more

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2023-11-20T15:54:10-05:00

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Judaism Is Less Sexist Than Christianity: 5 Reasons Why

Last updated on: November 20, 2023 at 3:54 pm By Rebecca Wallace Keene

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Christianity tries to convince women they have more freedom as Christians than they would in the other two Abrahamic religions. However, it just isn’t true. Of the three Abrahamic religions Judaism affords women more freedoms. The Law, as Christians refer to The Torah, took special care to protect the tribe’s women. Therefore, Judaism is less sexist than Christianity. This article will explain 5 of the reasons Judaism is less sexist. 1. Judaism is Less Sexist Than Christianity In Sex The... Read more

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2023-11-14T12:21:04-05:00

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What are Hamas’ Goals? Hamas in Their Own Words

Last updated on: November 14, 2023 at 12:21 pm By Rebecca Wallace Keene

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To side with Gaza in this war is to side with Hamas because it is not the Gazan people who started this war or who are keeping it going. This war is not about a free Palestine. Hamas in their own words have admitted that their goal is not a free Palestine. Hamas’ goals are an Islamic world, including The West. If you are confused, The West includes us, The United States. Please don’t take my word for it. Let’s... Read more

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