Faith

As it is written in the Bible/Torah various hands played vital roles in building G-D’s sanctuary today those hands are still needed.  Bazalel might have been the leader of building the Tabernacle but key parts from all different peoples with different backgrounds, strengths and weaknesses were also utilized.  If G-D utilized all different hands to build the holiest building at one if not the holiest sites in the world, shouldn’t we try to work together on the more mundane activities of our life today?  Synagogues, Church’s and Mosque’s shouldn’t be in the business of pulling people away but bringing them in with all their different backgrounds because only when we utilize all the good parts that each individual brings will we truly be building the sanctuary we need today.

The warnings are all over the place from man to stay inside for a snow storm is here but I’m considering a stronger voice. For today is Shabbat and I’ve become a regular attendee of those in the faith community who observe prayers together during this holy day yet maybe the snow is a different sign that I shouldn’t ignore. It’s ironic for those that are traditional wouldn’t accept driving in a car to get there but I can consider this part of the soulful journey.  I guess I’m going to leave my hands in faith and try to get to Synagogue if for some reason it is closed or I don’t make it well at least I tried to listen to the stronger voice.

Everyone has the right to express themselves the way they want and therefore I’m not trying to censure anyone but would appreciate if you just change the last 2 letters.  The Bible says we shouldn’t take the name of G-D (see) in vain and although this isn’t the Hebrew word it still irks me when it is said as such. I actually say a little silent prayer on behalf of those that have said the one letter, just in case it irks G-D as well.  “Oh my Gosh” may not appear to have the same effect for now but when it comes into larger use who knows where it will take us.  Thank you for considering my request and I wish you all the great happiness that has you say “Oh my G0….sh!!!!” By the way “Thank G-D” is fine in my book and the book as well.

  The way you raise your children might have more to do with your faith and politics then you might believe. For those that belief that G-D controls every aspect of their life might belief that they in turn should control every aspect of their child’s life. While those who belief G-D gives us free will to live and learn will utilize that aspect when we raise our children. Then of course politics can come into play, whether it be those who are Pro-Gun and take their children to the rifle range, to those who are “Pro-Abortion” who take their children to the clinic.   Here is the way (below) I believe that my prospective on the world has influenced the way I raise my children. Of course other aspects play a pivotal role, such as seeing what the Jones’s are doing to seeing how lazy you feel that particular day but don’t discount the role faith and politics play in the families of today.

(1) FAITH- Although my children aren’t as traditional as me I believe and pray that they have an enduring faith in G-D that will help them deal with failure and success.

(2) TEA PARTY- I’ve raised my children to enjoy the freedoms they are given with only some basic strict laws they can’t break.

(3) CONSERVATIVE- The values that I’ve raised them under should allow them to enjoy the freedom in number 2 without crossing the lines of good judgment and G-D willing I won’t be forced to add many new restrictions over time.

(4) LIBERAL- I have created a financial net that should keep them away from falling through and am probably a bit more lenient on passing judgement in their cases.