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Right. I guess I’d agree that, while G-d could exist outside of the observable universe, we can only make observations of what is perceivable so we only experience G-d as a part of the universe?

Whoa! Super fascinating, thanks for posting.

Chag Purim Sameach! They tried to kill us, they failed, let’s eat!

That is definitely the question. I suppose in comparison to the rest of the universe. By observation - at least from what we can tell so far - the universe is empty of life. Earth is not. What’s more, not only is there life, but this life is conscious (humans) and can ponder its own existence...

Entropy has always been a big one for me as well. Everything just seems too perfect.

I think it’s at least very similar. I think force implies action and interaction, whereas a principle seems more conceptual in nature.

I believe you are correct that Mordecai Kaplan was no mystic. I see most of his work as being dedicated to “rethinking” Judaism to make it relevant in the modern world. I’ll be the first to admit that I often have a hard time understanding what Kaplan means. But the way I understand it, Kaplan...

This subject came up during my introduction and it was suggested I start a thread on the subject. 2 months later and I finally got around to it, haha. I was introduced to thinking of Gd as force rather than as entity as articulated by Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan in various corners of the web. I...

Haha, I’ve never been able to decide what I wanted to be when I grew up (still don’t). I was a dual major.

Not sure. I didn’t say they were half brothers, I was quoting the OP.

I’d love to!

Im new here and I’m totally not the best source, but I will attempt an answer. During the late Temple period, just prior to the Roman destruction, as I understand; in Israel was the tribe of Judah, half of the tribe of Levi (the other half having gone into exile with the other tribes), and the...

I’m happy to be here! From browsing the forum, I see a lot of interesting topics. I joined several weeks ago but I’m just now sitting down to write my introduction. Let me start by explaining where I’m coming from. I was born a Jew (by lineage) but raised as an evangelical Christian. Growing...