Lifeways Various world religions include the concept of a messiah in their doctrine including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Bahá’í Faith, Unification movement, Shakers, Rastafari movement, and others. For this reason, billions of people in the world believe in a messiah of some kind. Messianic Requirements Traditionally, one requirement for the position of messiah has been that the… Continue reading Candidates for the Position of Messiah
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Effective Activism
Activism The Role of Activism. Activists are supposed to be for the world what the immune system is to the body. Ideally, activists work toward creating a better world through efforts such as strengthening families, improving education, enhancing healthcare, promoting fairness, and restoring the environment. According to this broad definition, even people involved in outreach… Continue reading Effective Activism
Tzedakah and Charity as a Mitzvah and Symbolic Allegory on Pesach Sheni
Lifeways > Judaism Tzedakah and Charity as a Mitzvah and Symbolic Allegory by Gregory Johnson As a practitioner of Adonaikido, and as someone with Unitarian Universalist upbringing, I like to learn from and apply the teachings and practices of various religions. Judaism offers us some extensive teachings on the principle of Charity (referred to as Tzedakah in Hebrew).… Continue reading Tzedakah and Charity as a Mitzvah and Symbolic Allegory on Pesach Sheni
Pesach Sheni – The Second Passover
Lifeways > Judaism Summary. The fourteenth day of the month of Iyar in the Jewish calendar is Pesach Sheni, the “Second Passover.” In 2010, Pesach Sheini was observed on 28 April (of the Roman calendar CE). Practitioners of Adonaikido observe Pesach Sheni as well as holy days and festivals of other religions. A more literal Passover… Continue reading Pesach Sheni – The Second Passover
Responding to Failed Messiah Feedback on the Sholom Rubashkin Defense Article
Activism | Consumer Defense Summary. I want to thank everyone who has read and responded to my article in defense of Sholom Rubashkin; even those with negative comments. I value constructive feedback, as it helps challenge and shape my own views as well as offers insights into how I can clarify what I’ve written. Below… Continue reading Responding to Failed Messiah Feedback on the Sholom Rubashkin Defense Article
“Business Success in a Marketplace Democracy” by Gregory Johnson – A Response to “Conflict or Cooperation” by Walter E. Williams
Effective Living Summary. This document is a response by Gregory Johnson to the article Conflict or Cooperation by Walter E. Williams. * * * Business Success in a Marketplace Democracy by Gregory Johnson Walter E. Williams wrote an article called Conflict or Cooperation that describes how big government can hinder freedom and liberty by allowing a majority… Continue reading “Business Success in a Marketplace Democracy” by Gregory Johnson – A Response to “Conflict or Cooperation” by Walter E. Williams
Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution and Video Review
Health Summary. The British Invasion is back, but this time it’s a Food Revolution rather than a music revolution. Watch Now. To watch the show now, visit the official ABC Jamie Oliver Food Revolution page. The leader of the Food Revolution is celebrity gardener and chef Jamie Oliver. Jamie’s Food Revolution web page offers more… Continue reading Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution and Video Review
Chasidic Jewish Chabad Blesofsky Family in Iowa City (Video)
The videos below feature Avremel and Chaya Blesofsky of the local Jewish Chabad House in Iowa City. Chabad is a community outreach organization founded on the teachings of Judaism. These are videos produced by The Community Voice, a video broadcasting channel produced by Katie Roche for the Iowa City community. This is an example of why… Continue reading Chasidic Jewish Chabad Blesofsky Family in Iowa City (Video)
The Urgency of Youth Representation
Activism | Relationships Summary. Imagine a person who’s brain is only partially operational. Their thoughts, words, decisions, and behavior would likely be impeded. So it is also true when a society does not have an open balanced democratic dialog and political system which includes all people of the society regardless of age or gender. If a… Continue reading The Urgency of Youth Representation
Wartime Language Used by Civilians On The Ground
Effective Living > Communications > Language Summary. Wartime language and military language have increasingly found their way into mainstream communications. This document provides a brief history of this. Iraq War Influence. On 20 March 2003, the U.S. war in Iraq began. As non-stop news coverage of the war flooded the airwaves, the language of war… Continue reading Wartime Language Used by Civilians On The Ground
Before Going Shopping – Smart Shopping Guidelines and Considerations
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Building a More Effective Military Defense for Greater National and Global Security Through Humanitarian Relief and Sustainability
Activism Summary. In tough economic times, it’s even more essential to achieve the greatest value from money spent on defense and national security. A nation’s armed forces and military personnel must be fully trained and equipped to meet modern threats to national security. The threats we face today are like none we’ve ever faced before. For… Continue reading Building a More Effective Military Defense for Greater National and Global Security Through Humanitarian Relief and Sustainability