Monthly Archives: September 2014

Another Jewish NBA Owner To Leave For Critical Remarks About Blacks

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Luke Ford

I wonder if the media will spin Bruce Levenson’s remarks as “Southern” rather than as Jewish, even though he embodies the attitudes of many Jews towards blacks. I think Levenson’s remarks below make business sense, but they are impolitic to … Continue reading →

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The Solution Is Connection

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Luke Ford

When I started school in second grade (I was held out before that because of my family’s religious belief that it was best to start school as late as possible, per Ellen G. White), I was socially awkward. I used … Continue reading →

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Torah Believes In Stereotypes

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Luke Ford

Torah believes in stereotypes (without holding that they define every individual of a group). As I learn Talmud, I learn stereotypes about Egyptians, Babylonians, Greeks, Romans, Christians, Cushim, etc. Torah has no problem sketching out how different peoples, including Jews, … Continue reading →

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The Decline Of The Generations

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Luke Ford

My sense is that a generation ago, 90% of traditional religious types from birth (whether they were Catholics, Orthodox Jews, Seventh-Day Adventists) were virgins on their wedding night while now the number is about 60%. A generation ago, 98% of … Continue reading →

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What Gives You The Greatest Pleasure?

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Luke Ford

I never cease to be amazed at how intrusive and clueless people can be (starting with myself). In an Orthodox shul, there are sections for men and women and yet many people ignore this, particularly the insane. If you don’t … Continue reading →

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