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Implications of the Decalogue: Ten

Posted on March 29, 2010 by ehurst

You shall not covet your neighbor’s property. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor anything that is your neighbor’s. The Hebrew word “covet” carried more weight than … Continue reading →

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Implications of the Decalogue: Nine

Posted on March 28, 2010 by ehurst

You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. The Suzerain does not permit dishonesty. Since it would require more than one witness in court to meet the minimum evidence of a crime, it would invariably be collusion and conspiracy … Continue reading →

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Implications of the Decalogue: Eight

Posted on March 27, 2010 by ehurst

You shall not steal. The word translated into English as “steal” covers a wide range of unjust takings, including frauds. It should be obvious how this inflicts harm on the community. The whole point of living in proximity of others … Continue reading →

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Implications of the Decalogue: Seven

Posted on March 26, 2010 by ehurst

You shall not commit adultery. This is one commandment more honored in the violation than in the keeping. The Suzerain is not amused when people break faith. We are not animals operating with no moral compass, but bear a heavy … Continue reading →

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Implications of the Decalogue: Five

Posted on March 24, 2010 by ehurst

Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long upon the land which the LORD your God gives you. The Hebrew term “honor” means to reckon something very serious or grave; don’t take it lightly. It … Continue reading →

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Implications of the Decalogue: Four

Posted on March 23, 2010 by ehurst

Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD your God. You shall not do any work, you nor your son, … Continue reading →

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Sin of Jeroboam: American False Gods

Posted on March 13, 2010 by ehurst

God Himself granted to Jeroboam the northern tribes for a kingdom. There was no sin breaking up the nation that way. Where Jeroboam sinned was twisting religion to political ends. Here in America, the churches have joined in the sin … Continue reading →

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More Leaderless Religion

Posted on March 12, 2010 by ehurst

We continue the thoughts from yesterday’s ruminations about leaderless religion. What was described is the necessity for online relations. When we move things into meat space, there are added complications, even though leaderless religion is the ultimate goal. I’ve often … Continue reading →

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Christian Mystical Education for Children

Posted on March 9, 2010 by ehurst

There are a whole lot of people who could work out the details far, far better than I. While I do have experience teaching in schools and writing curricula, I’m not that strong in elementary education, as they call it. … Continue reading →

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Fear in Child Rearing

Posted on March 8, 2010 by ehurst

The primary task in Christian discipleship is helping people escape the sins of this world. At its simplest, that means displacing whatever they already have with an other-worldly focus. This fallen world cannot be fixed, and God’s plan of redemption … Continue reading →

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