: About Me

-Born and raised in Chicago

-Received Rabbinic Ordination (Orthodox) from a member of the Chief Rabbinate of the State of Israel, 1980

-Have taught Jewish Philosophy, Theology, Talmud, and Biblical Studies at
University, High School, and Adult Education levels.

-At various times in my adult life I have also earned my livelihood by:
selling discount clothing in flea markets
trading stock futures
Medical Billing Adm.
Having my own major appliance repair business for 8 years (am licensed
electrician)

-Write and perform my own music. Have played guitar for years, and at one time studied advanced finger picking techniques at The Old Town School of
Folk Music in Chicago

-I have a CD entitled "Feet on the Ground", which Jerusalem Post music
critic, David Brinn described as, ",superb, country tinged acoustic rock,
in the seminal tradition of such great artists as John Prine, and Tom Rush..
..a real find..." It can be previewed and purchased at CDBaby.com

-Have 8 incredibly beautiful children ranging from 26 yrs.- 5 yrs.
(Also 4 grandchildren)

- I also write Jewish Spiritual music with English and Hebrew lyrics, which I hope to put out on a CD as soon as I make enough money from my
Helium articles!

My passion is ...

the truth, even though I struggle with it like many others

I know too much about ...

What I know too much about, you don't want to know about

My parents always told me ...

I should have been a doctor

My childhood ambition ...

in my 8th grade yearbook, I said I would either be a Rabbi, or hockey player

Why I write ...

To see the thoughts in my mind become reality in this world

My best moment ...

27 points against St. Joseph High School when I was on the J.Varsity basketball team

My inspiration ...

I hope it's Gd

Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Why Atheism is wrong

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The Amoral World of Atheism Is it possible for the atheist to have a meaningful system of morality? .. religion is a human construct that does not correspond to any metaphysical reality. (Professor Julian Baggini- Atheism- A Short Introduction, pg.29) Let's assume for argument's sake that the above cited assertion from Professor Baginni is true. How then would we view religion? Baggini's obvious point is that if religion is just a human construct - with no connection to a higher reality - why should anyone take it seriously? It is just another product of the creative human imagination, and...

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