Category Archives: Jewish Philosophy

Do WMDs Make Religion Too Risky?

Posted on March 27, 2019 by

On his blog, philosopher Eric Kaplan posed a serious question (paraphrased here): If our weapons can destroy all life on earth, can we still afford to believe in a God who plays favorites? People sometimes claim that God is “… … Continue reading →

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We Don’t Always Need to Talk

Posted on January 19, 2019 by

“We need to talk.” Those words inspire dread. They usually portend something unpleasant. At home, your spouse might be angry because you forgot to take out the trash. At work, your boss might scold you for neglecting to put cover … Continue reading →

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Is There a “Problem of Goodness”?

Posted on January 10, 2019 by

“The problem of evil” has long been a thorn in the side of Judaism and Christianity. It’s a fairly simple argument: Judaism and Christianity say that God is infinitely good and infinitely powerful. If God is infinitely good, then He … Continue reading →

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We Can Have Unity Without Unanimity

Posted on November 24, 2018 by

Winston Churchill (1874-1965) was Prime Minister of England during World War II. He rallied his people to fight back against Nazi Germany even though some of them advocated surrender. Faced with such disagreement, Churchill said something that’s still relevant in … Continue reading →

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Is the Bible Worth Reading?

Posted on November 12, 2018 by

Is the Bible worth reading? I think it is, but you can find intelligent, moral people on both sides of that question. American novelist Mark Twain, best known for Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer, had a low opinion of the … Continue reading →

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What a Difference a Year Makes

Posted on September 9, 2018 by

What a difference a year makes. Continue reading →

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Do We Need Religion to be Good People?

Posted on August 20, 2018 by

“Does being religious make someone a good person?” Continue reading →

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