Category Archives: Judaism

Homosexuality & The State

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Luke Ford

I’m watching the documentary “The Decent One” about Heinrich Himmler. Variety reviews: On a basic level, “The Decent One” is a biographical documentary. Lapa traces the roots of Himmler’s anti-Semitism to his days at college, a period when the future … Continue reading →

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Jews & Gentiles

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Luke Ford

When I hear a view from within one in-group, I like to wonder out loud how it would be received if the identical view was expressed by another in-group. I’m listening to a Dec. 25 lecture by Orthodox rabbi Shlomo … Continue reading →

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All Honorable Men Are Slaves To Higher Ethical Values

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Luke Ford

In Orthodox Judaism, we often speak about “eved HaShem” aka a slave of God. It’s a good thing. Judaism has complex views on slavery. In his book, Homo americanus: Child of the Postmodern Age, Tom Sunic writes: …[George Fitzhugh] understood … Continue reading →

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A Jewish View Of Replacement Theology

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Luke Ford

On Oct. 31, 2014, Dennis Prager took a call from Arthur, who said: “I disagree with your characterization of Replacement Theology as anti-Semitic.” Dennis: “Did I say anti-Semitic? It’s theological embezzlement. Replacement theology means that every time it says Israel … Continue reading →

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Are Jews Honest In Business?

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Luke Ford

WASPs are the most honest people I’ve met, closely followed by Mormons, Germans (including German Jews), Japanese and Koreans. Chinese in China strike me as duplicitous in business. Catholics seem to be all over the place. In my life experience, … Continue reading →

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