Most of you know all of this...Read it anyway.

[zachor_ve_kavod]

I can see a great deal of anxiety on this forum.  We know that we are losing and things seem desperate.  While I'm not at all suggesting that we become complacent, I want it remembered that if we do lose, that we will continue to fight the good fight.  We will deal with situations as they arise.  If Obama wins, I will not mourn, rather I will make it my business to be a thorn in his side, and protect my fellow Jews here and in Israel, and my righteous Gentile friends.  There is always hope.  Always.  Sometimes, when I need to, I turn to the RAMBAM, who was (in my opinion) the greatest of the sages.  This list below does not say it all, but it says enough to give me comfort:

1. I believe with perfect faith that G-d is the Creator and Ruler of all things. He alone has made, does make, and will make all things.

2. I believe with perfect faith that G-d is One. There is no unity that is in any way like His. He alone is our G-d He was, He is, and He will be.

3. I believe with perfect faith that G-d does not have a body. physical concepts do not apply to Him. There is nothing whatsoever that resembles Him at all.

4. I believe with perfect faith that G-d is first and last.

5. I believe with perfect faith that it is only proper to pray to G-d. One may not pray to anyone or anything else.

6. I believe with perfect faith that all the words of the prophets are true.

7. I believe with perfect faith that the prophecy of Moses is absolutely true. He was the chief of all prophets, both before and after Him.

8. I believe with perfect faith that the entire Torah that we now have is that which was given to Moses.

9. I believe with perfect faith that this Torah will not be changed, and that there will never be another given by G-d.

10. I believe with perfect faith that G-d knows all of man's deeds and thoughts. It is thus written (Psalm 33:15), "He has molded every heart together, He understands what each one does."

11. I believe with perfect faith that G-d rewards those who keep His commandments, and punishes those who transgress Him.

12. I believe with perfect faith in the coming of the Messiah. How long it takes, I will await His coming every day.

13. I believe with perfect faith that the dead will be brought back to life when G-d wills it to happen.

[Menachem]

Thank you so much zachor_ve_kavod. Your words are most appreciated.

I didn't think Obama would survive the Pastor Wright episode. I mean, what other politician could? I was comfortable, complacent, and downright foolish.

I have heard that Ronald Reagan was called the "Teflon President" because no attack would stick to him. Well, I'm willing to bet that 'ole Ronnie can't hold a candle to Teflon Obama. I am beginning to think this guy could actually murder someone without having the slightest effect on his ratings.

Thank you again for the encouragement.

[muman613]

Shalom Zachor_Ve_Kavod,

You must have read my mind my friend! I was just thinking about posting these 13 principles of faith myself. I was thinking about this about 2 days ago...

muman613

[muman613]

Check out this video, it is called Ani Maamin {I Believe} and it is hip hop but righteous...



muman613

[zachor_ve_kavod]

Check out this video, it is called Ani Maamin {I Believe} and it is hip hop but righteous...



muman613

That's a great video!  It's weird for me to hear such a message over this type of music.  Normally the words that accompany such music is foul, so this is a surprising contrast.  Thanks Muman!!