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Originally posted by dontreally
reply to post by IAMIAM
But you realize, politically speaking, there needs to be law.
Do you get that?
Its not that "i want to subject myself to law". There are two laws. The G-dly, divine law, that is intuitively and spiritually known, and theres the actual physical world which we live in. Currently, this world is in need of law. Otherwise, there will be anarchy.
Not until man is habituated and his soul made sensitive to divine law, can civil law be "abrogated". But were not angels. We need to know that if you do not do what you should do, there will be civil reprecussions, just as there are now.
Except in the future, the grossness and materialism of this current age will be replaced by a society that acknowledges the unity and truth of the one G-d. Man will learn to do what they should do. There will no longer be senseless wars for political gain. There wont be bullying in schools, or this wanton objectification of woman, on TV, on the internet etc, which only promotes feelings of egotism and pleasure seeking. There wont be CEOs who make bonuses when the economy is in shambles, or a political class that believes itself to be the arbitrators of human destiny. Weve had over 4000 years of that. We have lived under that, whether in a principality or republic for way too long now....Man will live within the confines of what is true, and right, and best for mankind. Man shall live by his CONSCIENCE, as G-d intended it.
Originally posted by MikeboydUS
Every major religion on the planet already follows most if not all the Noachide Laws in some form.
I'm trying to figure out why this is a bad thing.
How does idolatry benefit us as a species?
How does murder benefit us as a species?
How does theft benefit us as a species?
How does immorality benefit us as a species?
How does blasphemy benefit us as a species?
How does eating the flesh of a living creature benefit us a species?
How does not establishing courts benefit us as a species?
Originally posted by dontreallyWow. You launched quite an attack here.
Firstly, MOST Jews acknowledge the concept of the Bnei Noach, or as its called the "noahide" laws.
Originally posted by dontreallyI for instance am a "noahide" - a Bnei Noach who acknowledges the centrality of Judaism and Torah.
Originally posted by dontreallyNot just that, but the idea of "dismantling christianity, and denying christ" is complete hogwash.
Originally posted by dontreallyUnless people here want a holy war, ie; a massive world war of Christianit vs. Islam, we have to come to a more peaceful and politically realistic solution.
Originally posted by dontreallyThe Noahide covenent is based on this concept. It is literally the law as it came down through the ages.
Originally posted by dontreallyChristianity has served to dispell the lies of Paganism/polytheism, therefore Christianity very much merits remaining Christianity, and Islam, Islam. Judaism expects no converts, and expects nothing more than adherance to the 7 laws of Noach, which are in essence:
Do not murder - respect for human life
Do not steal - respect for possession
Do not be sexually immoral - respect for the divine purpose in sexuality
Do not be an idolator - Respect G-ds sovereignty in human reality. This precludes submission to any foregin philosophies that contradict the above laws: nihilism, satanism, moral relativism. These are all "idols" gods which those who lack awe for the creator submit to. They replace his dominion, for their own. Hence they fashion their own "gods"
Do not blasphemy the creator - respect for human speech. Respect for all men who are made in G-ds image.
Do not Harm animals - respect for nature and the whole creation.
And a legal system that at the bear minimum upholds the above laws.
This is evil to you?
Originally posted by dontreallyTo anyone here with a brain, this character who started this thread is an example of an evil hate mongerer. He has simply defamed what the noahide covenenant is, and has misrepresented it while including his obnoxious prejudice of Jews - particularly observant orthodox Jews, whom he calls 'pharisees" - "the synagogue of satan". These are simply lies. You can either look this information up yourself, and thus vidnicate my claims, or ignorantly believe the calumnies of this completely ignobile character. This gnostic who denies universal moral laws.
Originally posted by dontreallyIf anyone here would like to understand the truth and put to rest this repulsive libel of this unscrupulous gnostic poster here, please read any of the above books. They will more than clarify the subject for you. Also, there is no capital punishment. Capital punishment only applies in cases of murder; and even than only after the person has been found guilty of murder after a fair trial.
Originally posted by dontreallyThe legal system is not much different than what we have today, although the concept of "tooth for a tooth" which specifically means proportional justice, and not an actual tooth for a tooth, but a penalty that meets the nature of the crime done, seeks greater justice than what we have in todays judicial system.
Originally posted by dontreallyPlease. I BEG you to read this book to put to rest the sickening lies of this gnostic. What he has accussed the lubavitchers here, and Judaism at large (since most Jews acknowledge the Noahide laws. It was simply the Rebbe, MHNBB, who made it his mission to spread this message to the nations) is completely and utterly untrue.
Read this book and i guarantee 95% of you will agree with its basic idea. If you are religiously inclined, and respect the ethics the Torah propounds, you should agree with its basic message.
Originally posted by dontreallyIt ISNT a bad thing. This psycho poster is trying to spread fear/paranoia to incite antisemitism.
Originally posted by dontreallySome however genuinely believe this is a ploy of the Jews to inflict capital punishment on the gentiles. As if that were to be acceptable by 99% of mankind, which isnt Jewish. Capital punishment applies only with murder. All other infractions have corporal punishments.
Originally posted by dontreallyIve read up on this subject thoroughly. The laws are basic. And the gentile governments are in complete power to administer them in any way they like. There is NO coercian by Jews or Judaism to influence gentile law, other than insuring all mankind honor these 7 universal principles of Morality.
Originally posted by dontreallyChristianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, none of the worlds great religions are at stake here. ALL can coexist with the proper observance of these laws.
Originally posted by dontreallyThis is what is meant by Isaiahs prophecy of
"The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them."
This speaks of the time when the worlds religions abandon their parochial dogmas in appreciation of a larger context that harmonizes differences in culture, language and belief. EVERY path to G-d is a genuine path, as long as it doesnt impair the spiritual spheres which the above 7 laws seek to keep intact
Originally posted by dontreallyThis was the core teaching of Rabbi Abraham Isaac Ha-Cohen Kook, the father of religious zionism. As well as the Rebbe. These men were HOLY loving men who loved gentiles. True, they loved jews more than non Jews. Just as one loves his brother more than his cousin, or a friend. Closeness, and similarity elicits a greater love. But nonetheless, the love these Jews have for non Jews is the love that should characterize ALL human beings in their love for one another. A chinese will always feel closer to another chinese. But that love is simply a deeper love. Love is love. Its just in different degrees.
This is just sad that this pathetic poster decided to attack the Noahide laws in order to spread his paranoia/fear about Jews and Judaism.
Originally posted by IAMIAM
I do not know what anyone else will submit to, but as for me, I submit to no man or body of men. There is only ONE divine law, and it is written on the heart at birth, thus proving it's divine origin. That is to Love one another.
Let those who wish to be judged by Moses, be judged by Moses, and Noah-Noah. They are men who spoke of God only as they understood him. I will speak for God as I understand him.
If you love one another as you love yourself, you have no thieves for you give to each other all that you need.
If you love one another as you love yourself, you do not commit idolatry because you see the divine in each other.
If you love one another as you love yourself, you do not cast judgement at who another has sexual relations with.
If you love one another as you love yourself, you will not murder them, and if they do murder, you do not judge but find out why and heal them.
If you love one another as you love yourself, you do not need a justice system for you seek to resolve all difference together with a heart of love.
If you love one another, you are not cruel to animals or any other living thing. You respect them and manage them lovingly that they will always be there for future generations.
Only one law is needed, only one law is divine, only one law will I submit to.
Love one another.
With Love,
Your Brotheredit on 6-4-2011 by IAMIAM because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by dontreallyIn the real world, there needs to be laws to maintain order.
Originally posted by dontreallyI do agree that somewhere down the line, when all of us are habituated to proper thought, speech and action, and man has no desire to break the divine law, there will be no need for a noahide laws. Till then, we need to institutionalize these laws in order to make men think and do as they should.
Originally posted by dontreallyOtherwise, as you say, men will do what they want. Everyone will have their own "laws", which means there will be people doing what they believe and since not all men believe the same, some will just as they please...to others.... and justice will become moot.
Originally posted by dontreallyBut you realize, politically speaking, there needs to be law.
Do you get that?
Its not that "i want to subject myself to law". There are two laws. The G-dly, divine law, that is intuitively and spiritually known, and theres the actual physical world which we live in. Currently, this world is in need of law. Otherwise, there will be anarchy.
Originally posted by dontreallyNot until man is habituated and his soul made sensitive to divine law, can civil law be "abrogated". But were not angels. We need to know that if you do not do what you should do, there will be civil reprecussions, just as there are now.
Originally posted by dontreallyExcept in the future, the grossness and materialism of this current age will be replaced by a society that acknowledges the unity and truth of the one G-d. Man will learn to do what they should do. There will no longer be senseless wars for political gain. There wont be bullying in schools, or this wanton objectification of woman, on TV, on the internet etc, which only promotes feelings of egotism and pleasure seeking. There wont be CEOs who make bonuses when the economy is in shambles, or a political class that believes itself to be the arbitrators of human destiny. Weve had over 4000 years of that. We have lived under that, whether in a principality or republic for way too long now....Man will live within the confines of what is true, and right, and best for mankind. Man shall live by his CONSCIENCE, as G-d intended it.
Originally posted by dontreallyThat is absolutely insane.
The fact that your "law" is impractable, and would by necessity lead to anarchy, your "law" isnt any law at all. A Law is something that recurs perforce. If it doesnt recur, or cant sustain itself, than it is not a law.
Originally posted by dontreallyMen should not kill. But not all men feel that we should not kill. If we leave it to you, men would kill and bring sufferring upon the innocent. A JUST world, is a world where laws exist to keep the lesser, evil, and more profane minded men from harming the innocent. Such a world will eventually weed out such coarse and destructive personalities and make the world into a better place.
Originally posted by dontreallyYour world only exists in your mind, as a kind of utopia, but in reality, a world without civil law is a world of disorganization, and chaos, and bound to undo itself.
Originally posted by dontreallyThis is such a simple thing to understand. There is a reason why people who think the way you do have no power. They are for lack of better words deranged. They are not connected with the realities of this world, and so their blind idealism would result in the suffering of innocent people, a fact and reality they probably find no problem with (which make them absurdly dumb).
You are either lying or you havn't done enough reading up on the subject. Noahide courts are subject to their supreme authority which is the sanhedrin. Again I will document from their own sources.
"we need to institutionalize these laws in order to make men think and do as they should"
But the jewish religion is totally POLITICAL so it doesnt surprise me that you think like this. It is simply jewish supremecism and ZIONISM talking
Earthly jewish kingdom. This is a 'jewish fable'. Christ will come and judge the Earth and then there will be eternity.
Christians have the law written on their hearts. You should join us.
It works just fine. But you'd like to step it up a few gears wouldn't you?
Originally posted by dontreally
I have mulltiple books on the subject.
Go pick up "the rainbow covenenant" by Michael Dallen. Or the Noahide Code by Alan Cecil,
Or "Finding the G-d of Noah - the Spiritual Journery of a Baptist Minister from Christianity to the Laws Of Noach"
Originally posted by dontreally
Do you really think that before The Torah there were no laws man had to follow? If you even read your Bible (or better yet, can read Hebrew) it explains things like Noah making an offerring to G-d. G-d favored Noah because Noah acted in Righteous ways. He conducted himself according to the laws that were given to Adam. Man knew from the beginning what he should and shouldnt do, and the Noahide laws are those laws, very simple yet extraordinarily deep.
Originally posted by dontreally
Unfortunately, brainwashed dogmatists who dont read worthwhile things, and hence have a deeply biased and partial understanding of religion, let alone their own religion, are gonna believe what they want to believe. Logic is not their compass. Being born into the "truth", or becoming emotionally enrapt in the spirit of the religion prevents them from logically analyzing and comparing. The thought of Judaism being true (not making christianity necessarily false) to both christians and muslims is unthinkable. Judaism is old and outdated.
Originally posted by dontreally
Im a former catholic who has found much greater depth, rationality and spirituality in Judaism than what exists in christiantiy. People who study and know Hebrew understand this. Kabbalah (metaphysics) enriches ones knowledge of G-d, and creation, and thus ones place within it.
Originally posted by dontreally
If you feel fine with Christianity. Good. Just dont mindlessly and vitriocly attack Judaism.
Originally posted by dontreally
You cant understand Talmud so i want bother posting "talmud" since you dont read Hebrew or Aramaic, or understand the overall conversation like dialectice of the arguments between the sages.
Originally posted by dontreally
You quote mistranslated, or statements out of context, or in most cases misunderstanding the whole nature of the conversations. For instance, the sages usually begin an argument with a wrong or mistaken view. Sometimes the first opinions are crass sounding, and it is often statements such as these which are quoted as Talmudic beliefs.
Originally posted by dontreally
If one wants to see how Jews conduct themselves, get to know a Jew.
Originally posted by dontreally
If you want an exact codifice of Jewish ethics, read "shulchan Aruch", which has been translated into English many times. It is the Jewish code of Law. There is nothing in there about taking advantage of gentiles, but on the contrary, treat all decent human beings with love and compassion.
Originally posted by dontreally
Also, people are unfair when analyzing Jewish Rabbinic texts, especially that which was written under christian perseuction. The Jews under the muslims and christians sufferred the worst ostratization and demonization, and thus humiliations, and massacres from the peoples they lived amongst, so naturally when they talk of them they talk of them as profane, evil, illogical, lustful human beings. Why else would they light synagogues on fire and kill hundreds? why else would they force them to live in a brokendown part of town, to wear badges identifying them as Jews. Why else would they be levied greater taxes because they were Jewish? They were forced, the most of them, to live in poverty, and in the case of Muslim countries were forced to clean the sewers and attend to the other maintance aspects of the cities they lived in; often on Shabbat!
Originally posted by dontreally
Despite this, most Jews are loving towards gentiles. Of ALL the 3 Abrahamic religions, only Judaism, in Talmud Sanhedrin 105a:
"the Righteous gentiles have a place in the world to come"
What does that mean than? If Judaism concerns itself with MORALITY, and not proselytes or political power, than i would say the Jews are most sincere in their worship of G-d. Why else would they say righteous, Christians, Muslims, most of them abuse and Hurt them, still have a place in the world to come if they lived righteously, and acted with kindness and compassion towards all men.
Originally posted by dontreally
There is thus no threat of Hell to the righteous gentile.
Originally posted by dontreally
On the other hand, the righteous non-christians are all destined for hell, particularly the Jew( according to certain replacement theology dogmas)
Originally posted by dontreally
That is absolutely insane.
The fact that your "law" is impractable, and would by necessity lead to anarchy, your "law" isnt any law at all. A Law is something that recurs perforce. If it doesnt recur, or cant sustain itself, than it is not a law.
Originally posted by dontreally
Men should not kill. But not all men feel that we should not kill. If we leave it to you, men would kill and bring sufferring upon the innocent. A JUST world, is a world where laws exist to keep the lesser, evil, and more profane minded men from harming the innocent. Such a world will eventually weed out such coarse and destructive personalities and make the world into a better place.
Originally posted by dontreally
Your world only exists in your mind, as a kind of utopia, but in reality, a world without civil law is a world of disorganization, and chaos, and bound to undo itself.
Originally posted by dontreally
This is such a simple thing to understand. There is a reason why people who think the way you do have no power. They are for lack of better words deranged. They are not connected with the realities of this world, and so their blind idealism would result in the suffering of innocent people, a fact and reality they probably find no problem with (which make them absurdly dumb).
What you propose is to say screw the divine, Man will rule Man. I am here to tell you, no he will NOT.
If you do not believe it is here, don't believe me.
Who is innocent? Do you believe yourself to be innocent of the evils of the world? Don't fill yourself with such self-righteousness. Your hands are as bloody as a butchers for the world we have. There are no innocents.
Originally posted by dontreally
I am obviously a very religious person. The laws im talking about are specifically negative in nature. Forbidding murder, theft. How do you get
"What you propose is to say screw the divine, Man will rule Man. I am here to tell you, no he will NOT. "
From that? So in order to follow the divine, man isnt supposed to institute laws to keep society running with organization and civility?
Originally posted by dontreally
This is all im saying. The 7 noahide laws are these laws. They prevent all the evils that can arise in a society by notifying the person that he will be punished in THIS world aswell. One who murders will be punished in the next world. In order to allay the severity of that punishment, this soul will be taken from his body. He will be killed physically. Spiritually, his punishment will have become greatly reduced. He has been dealt what he deserves. He took someone elses right to life, so he forfeits his aswell. A law of cause and effect.
Originally posted by dontreally
It is in your world, but not ours. It can only be in yours by restricting behavior, correct? You cannot be a good person without doing that which you know you should not do. Your feelings are not G-d. The mind rules the heart, and so lives above it, and by it.
Originally posted by dontreally
The only way to incarnate the kingdom of Heaven into this world, and include this world within G-ds divine domain, is to hate evil with as much ardor as we love Good.
Originally posted by dontreally
As solomon says "be not too righteous", ie; do not be merciful to merciless people. And as the Talmud says about Purim "on purim one is to drink where he doesnt know the difference between "Cursed be Haman" and Blessed be Mordechai", which means that one should see both these actions as equal, G-dly injunctions. Those who are evil, and do evil deserve to be cursed. They destroy creation. Likewise, one should love good, and do good.
Originally posted by dontreally
This is all incredibly sensible, and righteous.
Only people with very strange and warped concepts of morality think differently. I already know that you would look at the greatest disfunction and see beautiful order, despite the pain and sufferring of such a life. So, your gnostic, irrational philosophy is really cruel, and enormously vain. It also make absolutely no sense.
Originally posted by dontreally
I am not innocent. I have offended G-d in many ways. I lie often, im inconsistent with my studying, i surrender to feelings of lust, envy, anger etc... But i dont steal, and i dont kill. The point is is that there are varying degrees of evil. One can do alot ie; cause harm to many people, or he can do a little. The punishment, is commensurate with the damage caused. Just because we all sin, which i never said we are beyond, but infact is an inherent part of our human condition, doesnt mean should not struggle against it. Theres no reason why we can do good, and seek good, but when we fall, we gather ourselves together and resolve to make a better effort. Just like riding a bicycle. You dont just dont give up and say "evil is good" or good is evil, and neither make a difference, and none of us are responsible. That is just a brazen axcuse to do as you please.