Hello Steve. Thanks for sharing the information regarding the "Noahide
Laws"
and "The Responsibilities of the Gentiles". While I obviously
don't agree with
it all, I did find it interesting.

I am curious. Are you of Jewish descent? Your last name is obviously Jewish,
Asher, of course, being Jacob's second son by Zilpah, the maid of his first
wife, Leah.

I was surprised to learn that certain sects of Judaism support beheading.
However, I don't think that what you are saying is exactly the same as what I
was saying in my previous post.

In other words, when I stated that there is only one religion that I am aware
of where beheading with a sword is an acceptable form of capital punishment,
what I really meant to express is that there is only one religion that I know
of where beheading with a sword is currently an ACTIVE and ENFORCED form of
punishment. This certainly cannot be said of Judaism. There are no public
executions by a sword in Israel that I am aware of, but in some Muslim
countries, there most certainly are.

It is also important to note that while beheading may be supported by certain
Jewish sects, Israel is in fact governed, and has been governed, by a very
secular government. I am aware of the fact that the extremist Shas Party has
joined Bibi's, (Benjamin Netanyahu's), coalition, but nevertheless, it is
still very much a secular government...and yes, I am worried that Netanyahu
and Shas are in power again. I was concerned when Netanyahu won the first time
as well. As long as he is in power, there will be no peace agreement, or
Palestinian state, and both sides will continue to become more radicalized.

But getting back to the laws that you quoted, it certainly seems that some
Jews are just as much hypocrites when it comes to abiding by their religious
laws, as some Christians are hypocrites about keeping theirs. Considering that
over 3,000 Palestinians have died since the last Intifada began in 2000, and
that hundreds more, including many innocent civilians, died during the recent
Gaza War, in which excessive force was used, as on other occasions, their
"respect of human life", (law #3), certainly seems bogus.

I also get a chuckle out of their degree of adherence to law #5 regarding
being "honest in all your business dealings". It's a noble law, but
realistically speaking...come on. :)

I also noticed your reference to the Gentiles being the "Children of
Noah". I
don't understand this distinction, being as the Jews are the descendants of
Noah as well, through his son, Shem, which ultimately resulted in the birth of
Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. We pale-skinned Westerners are all Shemites.

As you already know, as a Christian, I cannot possibly accept their rejection
of Jesus Christ, or their claim to have the right to impose certain laws upon
Gentiles, which they claim will help Gentiles to "achieve a moral life in this
world, and the rewards of the world to come". As a result of their rejection
of Christ, they have formulated a religion of self-righteous works. They are
depending upon their own works and observance of the Law, instead of the Grace
and Mercy which we receive from God, through Christ, who, according to the
Christian faith, is the final sacrificial Lamb of the New Testament.

I noticed that you also mentioned the Sanhedrin and the Third Temple. The
latter is something I have written about and spoken about for years. Do you
care to share your views on it? I am fully aware of the Temple Mount Faithful
and similar groups, as well as current attempts to restore the temple,
including the preparation of the priestly garments, the temple implements,
etc. Do you think this will actually happen any time soon, if ever; and will
it require a war to remove the Mosque of Omar and the Dome of the Rock, or do
you think there will be a compromise in which both will sit upon the mount
simultaneously? Just curious as to your thoughts.

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