The way we define ‘human’ determines our view of self,
others, relationships, institutions, life, and future. Many
problems in human experience are the result of false
and inaccurate definitions of humankind premised
in man-made religions and humanistic philosophies.

Human knowledge is a fraction of the whole universe.
The balance is a vast void of human ignorance. Human
reason cannot fully function in such a void; thus, the
intellect can rise no higher than the criteria by which it
perceives and measures values.

Humanism makes man his own standard of measure.
However, as with all measuring systems, a standard
must be greater than the value measured. Based on
preponderant ignorance and an egocentric carnal
nature, humanism demotes reason to the simpleton
task of excuse-making in behalf of the rule of appe-
tites, desires, feelings, emotions, and glands.

Because man, hobbled in an ego-centric predicament,
cannot invent criteria greater than himself, the humanist
lacks a predictive capability. Without instinct or trans-
cendent criteria, humanism cannot evaluate options with
foresight and vision for progression and survival. Lack-
ing foresight, man is blind to potential consequence and
is unwittingly committed to mediocrity, collectivism,
averages, and regression – and worse. Humanism is an
unworthy worship.

The void of human ignorance can easily be filled with
a functional faith while not-so-patiently awaiting the
foot-dragging growth of human knowledge and behav-
ior. Faith, initiated by the Creator and revealed and
validated in His Word, the Bible, brings a transcend-
ent standard to man the choice-maker. Other philo-
sophies and religions are man-made, humanism, and
thereby lack what only the Bible has:

1.Transcendent Criteria and
2.Fulfilled Prophetic Validation.

The vision of faith in God and His Word is survival
equipment for today and the future. Only the Creator,
who made us in His own image, is qualified to define
us accurately.

Human is earth’s Choicemaker. Psalm 25:12 He is by
nature and nature’s God a creature of Choice – and of
Criteria. Psalm 119:30,173 His unique and definitive
characteristic is, and of Right ought to be, the natural
foundation of his environments, institutions, and re-
spectful relations to his fellow-man. Thus, he is orien-
ted to a Freedom whose roots are in the Order of the
universe.

That human institution which is structured on the
principle, “…all men are endowed by their Creator with
…Liberty…,” is a system with its roots in the natural
Order of the universe. The opponents of such a system are
necessarily engaged in a losing contest with nature and
nature’s God. Biblical principles are still today the
foundation under Western Civilization and the American
way of life. To the advent of a new season we commend the
present generation and the “multitudes in the valley of
decision.”

Let us proclaim it. Behold!
The Season of Generation-Choicemaker Joel 3:14 KJV

MelechAdam, I have difficulty understanding as well.

Just because the law against murder is one that any enlightened person can discover on their own does not mean that it is anything but a religious commandment. And exactly what is murder? We just read Torah’s delineation, but it is clear that the written Torah is primarily explicating guidelines.

If a city is given over to idolatry (violating a law which is as religious in nature as possible), the matter is to be “carefully investigated”. What exactly does this mean? If there are questions, are not the tribal judges commanded by this command to seek explication?

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Why does a Jew need Judaism? In order to keep his share in the world to come? Perhaps this is no good for an atheist (whom Judaism teaches has no share in the world to come unless he repent), but ultimately, that is the purpose. Why else endure the thousands of years of persecution? If you don’t believe in Hashem, then by all means, assimilate as fast as you can. Maybe your great-great grandchildren will be accepted by the rashas as “real” people–but then again, maybe not.

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I don’t accept the halacha on electricity on the Sabbath, but I can hardly accept either the claim that the use of timers is hypocritical by those who do. OTOH, the use of Sabbath goys is a direct violation of the commandment that one’s servant not work on the Sabbath.

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Melech Adam and Avrohom Adler:
I can follow much of what you are saying, but people are not going to credit what you say if they cannot understand what you are saying. Kaballah is only for those seeking to understand Torah.

Yes, P, R & B will have to answer for Oslo & reviving the near-dead “palestinian” issue.

But my real concern, and perhaps only Obadiah can answer this – why are you making such an issue of this now? More likely than not, it’s Orthodox Jews that are most likely to agree with the point of view of this blog. Why are you trying to alienate us, and mock us?

It is the divisiveness of the Right that is largely responsible for the success of the Left in the last 15 years!!!