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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: zachor_ve_kavod on October 24, 2008, 03:05:44 AM
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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.
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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.
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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
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Check out this video, it is called Ani Maamin {I Believe} and it is hip hop but righteous...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYdFyWyG99U
muman613
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Check out this video, it is called Ani Maamin {I Believe} and it is hip hop but righteous...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYdFyWyG99U
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!!