Category: evolution
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The impossibility of extinction
According to many medieval Jewish sources no species of animal can ever become extinct. This was mainstream belief, held by (and shaping policy for) many of the world leaders up until the 19th century. In this class we discuss extinction, the reasons why it presents difficulty to theologians, and how damaging religious convictions can be… Read more
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Just surfing
This is an article on a blog about the difficulties of keeping nida for a deaf person. I don’t think I’ve ever read a better explanation of the positive aspects of hilchot nida than this. Fantastic read. Jewish Deaf Motorcycling Dad: The Niddah Difference Does conservative Judaism always have to be wrong on principle? I… Read more