Authority Concepts

Are You Circumcised By (To) The Beast?!?!

Utilizes a discussion of circumcision by (to) the beast to provide context for review of several other important matters. Not aware of the nature and ramifications of circumcision by (to) the beast? .....well, read this article and dissolve your ignorance. Written for brethren, but can also be read with profit by spiritually-minded sisters.

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To Practice Law or Not to Practice Law - THAT IS THE QUESTION!...(or is it???)

In-depth spiritual evaluation of the philosophy underpinning the current practice of law, and whether or not this philosophy harmonizes with the principles which should guide the life of a True Worshipper. Includes comment on several so-called "social issues".

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"Not Many Fathers" + my response

Article on Sha'ul's/Paul's claim to be the father of his converts to faith in the Messiah, followed by my response.

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Rome's Challenge - Why Do Protestants Keep Sunday?

So why do Protestants keep Sunday? Read the answer for yourself in this essay from an unquestionably "authoritative" source of understanding on this subject.

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Tom Eisendrath on "Submitting?" + my response

Interesting exchange between Tom Eisendrath and two sisters regarding the roles of husband and wife in marriage. My response to Tom follows.

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The Detoxification of Ephraim - Avi ben Mordechai + Dina Orit bat Avraham

More than 2700 years ago 10 Tribe Northern Israel/ "Ephraim"/ WE! were booted out of the Land of Israel due to our enthusiastic participation in the gross "worship" of Baal and his consort Asherah using the Canaanite/ Phoenician version of our modern Christmas tree (see "Asherah" topic for full and graphic details - rated PG/R). Ever since that time we have been accumulating yet more spiritual crud in our spiritual innards (courtesy of the natives/ pagans in the lands of our exile) which has been building up just like the gooky rotten residue of cheese and dead animals builds up on the innards of those who eat a carnivorous diet! Please join authors Avi and Dina as they clearly explain our need for a real purge and detox, and as they share the good news that this process is already well underway in the Messianic movement (no pun intended...).

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