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Recent content by yochai50

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    Judaism and Evolution

    Lol, I know I said I'd get off and wouldn't write more but I've got ADHD or something and got distracted with something else. I will definitely respond to some of the other stuff you posted in an orderly fashion if I have time tomorrow. I still have to do cleaning for Pesach. I got the...
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    The dogma of the infallibility of the Gemara.

    No. You didn't you made the thread in response to the that. You made the thread in response to what I said in the other thread. Immediately after posting what I wrote, you responded by saying the Gemara is wrong and posted this thread within minutes. You didn't even consider anything offensive...
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    Judaism and Evolution

    Also on an unrelated note out of curiosity, you got semicha on some kind of Masorti yeshiva or Modern Orthodox one? If it was a Masorti yeshiva there, I’ve always been curious as to what the seder is. Because I’ve spoken to some conservastive and reform rabbis and more times than not...
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    Judaism and Evolution

    In other words, what I’m saying is this. There’s nothing wrong to say that Torah can be read metaphorically. And to read it as metaphorical is perfectly fine. The Torah isn’t specifically a history book, I think across the board everyone agrees with that although to different...
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    Judaism and Evolution

    That makes things more understandable. However, I still would have to disagree with your points perforce based on my knowledge of certain things. And correct me if you spot any inconsistencies. Also, please excuse my lack of quotations on what you said, but I need to sleep soon so I don't think...
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    Are there any types of acceptable tatoos in Judaism?

    Also, it might be a problem to remove it as well. I'm not 100% sure about that one. But I think it is a problem. I know a lot of holocaust survivors who kept yiddeshkeit would not get their tattoos removed. It is also a problem to hurt yourself regardless of visual implications. The prohibition...
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    Are there any types of acceptable tatoos in Judaism?

    Actually, medical tattooing is permissible in most cases. If it's a case of pikuach nefesh (saving a life), it would actually be a mitzvah to get a tattoo. Other than that, no. There are absolutely no forms of tattooing which are permitted. I think it says in the Talmud one of the reasons for...
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    Genesis 1:1

    Actually, you could say it the other way around just as easily. If you know Oral Torah/Midrash well enough, you'd realize that this is a valid claim within the framework of textual/religious exegesis. The claim is on behalf of Midrashic accounts reaches a general consensus stating that everyone...
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    The dogma of the infallibility of the Gemara.

    I posted this in the other thread a little ago because I got them mixed up a bit for your response. What you're saying is somewhat true. You do have to accept Chazal as correct and their aggadah. However, you can disagree with certain things they say depending on what the case is. But, you have...
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    Judaism and Evolution

    But, I’d like to return to something else you said. Actually, the Gemara in chagigah states 974 generations. Also, in Bereishis Rabba it says there are 974 worlds created prior to this one. It also says he destroyed them as well. It also says in the Gemara (I believe Brochos) that the...
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    Judaism and Evolution

    As somewhat of a disclaimer, please excuse the lengthiness of this post. But, if we're going to discuss such matters it does need to be thorough. So, anyways here you go. And Jayhawke, go fly a kite or say something useful. Levite, I must say I like your input although on a lot points I...
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    Genesis 1:1

    Also, here's a link. So have fun exploring around. Just click "show rashi" at the top to get the stuff. Also it's a good translation. I'll explain it more tomorrow though as to what the fine points are if you all are still interested so that way you can understand what he's also not saying...
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    Genesis 1:1

    Elokim has always been regarded in the Jewish tradition as a plural word referring to the singular G-d. However, it can also be used to describe judges (human judges), and also applied to multiple pagan gods as well. The singular of Elokim is technically "El". There are a number of explanations...
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    Faith Is Not Belief Without Evidence

    Depends who you discuss it with, I guess. Nothing wrong with discussing personal matters of faith as long as you don't listen to what the other persons beliefs are :-D
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    Judaism and Evolution

    The fact that the gemara you quoted makes a discernment between "the scientists of the world", aka goyim, and the scientists of Chazal is indicative of separating the two as different status in the first place. Otherwise, the Gemara would not need to write "וחכמ&#1497...
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