Early Christian Writings: New Testament, Apocrypha, Gnostics, Church Fathers Signs and Symbols Mezuzah And you shall write [the words that I command you today] on the doorposts of your house and on your gates. -Deuteronomy 6:9, 11:19 On the doorposts of traditional Jewish homes (and many not-so-traditional homes!) The mitzvah to place mezuzot on the doorposts of our houses is derived from Deut. 6:4-9, a passage commonly known as the Shema (Heb: Hear, from the first word of the passage). The scroll must be handwritten in a special style of writing and must be placed in the case to fulfill the mitzvah. The case and scroll are then nailed or affixed at an angle to the right side doorpost as you enter the building or room, with a small ceremony called Chanukkat Ha-Bayit (dedication of the house - yes, this is the same word as Chanukkah, the holiday celebrating the rededication of the Temple). Why is the mezuzah affixed at an angle? It is proper to remove a mezuzah when you move, and in fact, it is usually recommended. Tzitzit and Tallit Tefillin Menorah Yarmulke Magen David Chai Hamesh Hand
A Victim Treats His Mugger Right Julio Diaz has a daily routine. Every night, the 31-year-old social worker ends his hour-long subway commute to the Bronx one stop early, just so he can eat at his favorite diner. But one night last month, as Diaz stepped off the No. 6 train and onto a nearly empty platform, his evening took an unexpected turn. He was walking toward the stairs when a teenage boy approached and pulled out a knife. "He wants my money, so I just gave him my wallet and told him, 'Here you go,'" Diaz says. As the teen began to walk away, Diaz told him, "Hey, wait a minute. The would-be robber looked at his would-be victim, "like what's going on here?" Diaz replied: "If you're willing to risk your freedom for a few dollars, then I guess you must really need the money. "You know, I just felt maybe he really needs help," Diaz says. Diaz says he and the teen went into the diner and sat in a booth. "The manager comes by, the dishwashers come by, the waiters come by to say hi," Diaz says.
Early Jewish Writings Nietzsche Quotes: Christianity Christianity as antiquity.-- When we hear the ancient bells growling on a Sunday morning we ask ourselves: Is it really possible! This, for a jew, crucified two thousand years ago, who said he was God's son? The proof of such a claim is lacking. Certainly the Christian religion is an antiquity projected into our times from remote prehistory; and the fact that the claim is believed - whereas one is otherwise so strict in examining pretensions - is perhaps the most ancient piece of this heritage. from Nietzsche's Human, all too Human, s.405, R.J. Hollingdale transl. Christianity was from the beginning, essentially and fundamentally, life's nausea and disgust with life, merely concealed behind, masked by, dressed up as, faith in "another" or "better" life. from Nietzsche's The Birth of Tragedy, p.23, Walter Kaufmann transl. Change of Cast. -- As soon as a religion comes to dominate it has as its opponents all those who would have been its first disciples. Speaking in a parable.
Career Path Reflect on life choices 2011 As part of Turku, Finland’s 2011 European Capital of Culture events, Candy Chang was invited to create a public art project near the University of Turku. A local pedestrian/bike path is nicknamed Uraputki (“Career Path”) because it is a popular route that students take from their residences to the university, to get a degree to get a job. Responses included: “When I was little I wanted to be a princess. 2011, Stencils and temporary spray chalk, Underpass, 250′ x 8′. “When I was little I wanted to be a minister. “When I was little I wanted to be a paleontologist. “”When I was little I wanted to be a cowboy. Photos of the installation process: Photo by Pete Koivunen Unless credited otherwise, all photos by Candy Chang
Frequently Asked Questions about the Catholic Church Brought to you by The Augustine Club at Columbia University Up to the Apologetics Toolkit THE CATHOLIC CHURCH is the world's largest, and Christianity's oldest, religious body. Her 860 million members inhabit the width and breadth of the earth, comprising almost one-fifth of the total human population. She is far and away the most popular religious concept the world has ever known. The right place to go for information about Catholic belief--in fact the only place to go for complete and authoritative information--is the Catholic Church herself. Contents God Why do Catholics believe that the universe and all life in it was created by, and is governed by, an all-powerful Spirit Being called God? The Catholic Church Why do Catholics believe that their Church is the one true Church of Jesus Christ? The Pope Why do Catholics believe that Peter the Apostle was the first Pope, when the word ``Pope'' doesn't even appear in Catholic Bibles? Sacraments Scripture and Tradition Salvation Mary Purgatory
Does Judaism Believe in Satan? The Christians don't understand how an angel of G-d can try to seduce people to disobey G-d, so they came to the unsupported conclusion that Satan must have rebelled against G-d. This is completely contrary to everything Judaism believes. We reject that interpretation entirely. What, then, does Judaism teach about Satan? Did you ever see the 1971 movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory? Mr. Afterwards, when they leave, they will go home with a lifetime supply of chocolate.That is, *IF* they follow the rules. Five children win. Before the big day comes, each of the winners of the contest is secretly visited by a man named Arthur Slugworth, President of Slugworth Chocolates, Incorporated. The day comes, and all the kids are allowed into the factory with one adult relative. During the tour of the factory, four of the kids break the rules by taking stuff they should not have taken, and they all suffer the consequences. Charlie, the main character, also breaks the rules.
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