I’m a little unfamiliar with the laws governing the separation of Church and State. If a religious leader took an active part in politics, it is only logical to assume that he would govern all of the people in a manner directly resultant of his religious beliefs. I am wondering if this is a legal practice, due to its questionable ethical side-effects.
On November 7, 2011, In Jewish News, by admin
I’m a little unfamiliar with the laws governing the separation of Church and State. If a religious leader took an active part in politics, it is only logical to assume that he would govern all of the people in a manner directly resultant of his religious beliefs. I am wondering if this is a legal [...]
On February 20, 2011, In Jewish News, by admin
The Great Commandment public domain movie. Creative Commons license: Public Domain from www.archive.org. The Great Commandment – complete movie. An intelligent script, a solid cast and well-paced direction all make for an above average production. All of Judea is groaning under Emperor Tiberius and the outrageous taxes that the merciless Roman tetrarch Herod and governor [...]
The Great Commandment public domain movie. Creative Commons license: Public Domain from www.archive.org. The Great Commandment – complete movie. An intelligent script, a solid cast and well-paced direction all make for an above average production. All of Judea is groaning under Emperor Tiberius and the outrageous taxes that the merciless Roman tetrarch Herod and governor Pontius Pilate are subjecting them to. In a small village near Jerusalem, the fanatic Zealots study their scrolls and predict the coming of a King from the lineage of David, who will save the Jewish nation from the yoke of Roman oppression. However, when news comes from afar that Jesus, the son of a Nazarene carpenter, is being proclaimed the awaited Messiah, the Zealots ridicule the notion. “Can any good come out of Nazareth?” asks head scribe Lamech . The Zealots want a fighting leader, and none more so than young and headstrong Joel who also happens to love the beautiful Tamar and hopes to marry her. His father Lamech, however, has other plans and arranges a marriage between Tamar and Joel’s brother Zadok . When the Roman centurion Longinus arrives in the village on the eve of the holy Sabbath to collect the tax, a few of the poorer one attempt to escape and are captured. A disillusioned Joel decides to go to seek the man Jesus and find out for himself if Israel has now got a king. Following her heart, Tamar wants to follow him – but Joel is thinking of greater issues than his own happiness now. He …
On July 6, 2010, In Uncategorized, by admin
French parliament to start debating bill to ban burqa-style veils in public France’s justice minister went before parliament Tuesday to defend a hotly debated bill that would ban burqa-style Islamic veils in public, arguing that hiding your face from your neighbours is a violation of French values.
French parliament to start debating bill to ban burqa-style veils in public
France’s justice minister went before parliament Tuesday to defend a hotly debated bill that would ban burqa-style Islamic veils in public, arguing that hiding your face from your neighbours is a violation of French values.
On June 23, 2010, In Uncategorized, by admin
Recent protests in Thailand have raised questions about the stability and development of the country’s democracy. But, as VOA’s Daniel Schearf reports from Bangkok, while demonstrations were sometimes violent and highlight a growing division, they also mark a transition in Thai people’s participation in the country’s politics.
Recent protests in Thailand have raised questions about the stability and development of the country’s democracy. But, as VOA’s Daniel Schearf reports from Bangkok, while demonstrations were sometimes violent and highlight a growing division, they also mark a transition in Thai people’s participation in the country’s politics.
On April 25, 2010, In Uncategorized, by admin
Public job policies have to change Rep. Timothy Bledsoe’s grim presentation of the Democratic Party and Legislature is also frightening because of its gut-level honesty (“Michigan deserves a better Democratic Party and Legislature,” April 16).
Public job policies have to change
Rep. Timothy Bledsoe’s grim presentation of the Democratic Party and Legislature is also frightening because of its gut-level honesty (“Michigan deserves a better Democratic Party and Legislature,” April 16).
On March 11, 2010, In Uncategorized, by admin
Local news coverage of huge corruption bust in New Jersey. 5 Rabbis and many Mayors and public officials busted for money laundering and corruption in New Jersey. This was an international ring extending to Brooklyn, New York, Israel and Switzerland. High quality video that didn’t make the national networks. Yes, there is a Jewish mafia [...]
Local news coverage of huge corruption bust in New Jersey. 5 Rabbis and many Mayors and public officials busted for money laundering and corruption in New Jersey. This was an international ring extending to Brooklyn, New York, Israel and Switzerland. High quality video that didn’t make the national networks. Yes, there is a Jewish mafia with intimate connections to the government. Credit goes to News 12 New Jersey for the video. Be sure to visit my podcast. billcreata.podomatic.com
On March 3, 2010, In Uncategorized, by admin
Public schools are not the place for religious material Considering what Ontario voters resoundingly said in regards to mingling religion and public education, it should be no surprise that the District School Board of Niagara is facing flak for its policy allowing distribution of religious material in its schools.[...]
Public schools are not the place for religious material
Considering what Ontario voters resoundingly said in regards to mingling religion and public education, it should be no surprise that the District School Board of Niagara is facing flak for its policy allowing distribution of religious material in its schools.[...]
On January 24, 2010, In Uncategorized, by admin
By keeping low profile, out of politics in Dallas , George W. Bush helps shift his public persona a year after leaving … When George W. Bush left the White House , his approval rating was in the tank and Will Ferrell was raking it in as his swaggering doppelgnger on Broadway and HBO.
By keeping low profile, out of politics in Dallas , George W. Bush helps shift his public persona a year after leaving …
When George W. Bush left the White House , his approval rating was in the tank and Will Ferrell was raking it in as his swaggering doppelgnger on Broadway and HBO.
On January 21, 2010, In Uncategorized, by admin
Why German public schools now teach Islam Public schools in Germany must offer religion classes, and pilot courses in Islam are now being offered in addition to established programs in Judaism, Catholicism, and Protestantism.
Why German public schools now teach Islam
Public schools in Germany must offer religion classes, and pilot courses in Islam are now being offered in addition to established programs in Judaism, Catholicism, and Protestantism.
Comment du Jour: Holy Ashes and Public Office
Comment du Jour: Holy Ashes and Public Office SFist will re-energize its comment-of-the-day feature today — awarding just one comment the honor per day — starting with this one from charliegal in Photo du Jour 576 . See, after making an innocent remark regarding U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s dirty forehead, many decried [...]
Comment du Jour: Holy Ashes and Public Office
SFist will re-energize its comment-of-the-day feature today — awarding just one comment the honor per day — starting with this one from charliegal in Photo du Jour 576 . See, after making an innocent remark regarding U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s dirty forehead, many decried the item as anti-Catholic and anti-religion, which couldn’t have been further from the truth …