by Shmuel Parzal | Jul 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
Why I wrote this article There has been a growing reaction in recent years against the virtues of kindness, generosity and empathy. This reaction has arisen largely because these virtues have sometimes been misapplied, misused or exploited – whether by those who...
by Shmuel Parzal | Jul 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Why I wrote this article Occasionally I like to examine the values of other religions and philosophies, in order to understand them; also, to understand where we align in our outlook, and where we differ. Doing this will help us understand in what areas we can build...
by Shmuel Parzal | Jun 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
This fourth article has been written as part of a series, in preparation for Theophany Day (this year, on Friday 19th June 2026), a day when we try to relive the experience of the manifestation of God’s Glory to the Israelites, as if we had experienced it...
by Shmuel Parzal | Jun 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
This article has been written as part of a series, in preparation for Theophany Day (this year, on Friday 19th June 2026), when we relive the experience of the manifestation of God’s Glory to the Israelites. Previous articles: Theophany Day: An Opportunity to...
by Shmuel Parzal | Jun 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
(There is a summary of this article at the end) In the Israelite religion, the spirit of YHVH is not something separate from God, but rather the inherent, active, transforming force of YHVH in the world. YHVH’s spirit is understood as God’s active moral...
