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Judaism loves trees!!!!

Thunder said:
religion is about faith.

and Judaism teaches that an intelligent higher-power commanded Jews to not eat pork.

modern-day discoveries play no part in this.
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Sure it does, modern discoveries and expansion of knowledge always impacts religious belief and tenet. Religion has constantly refined itself over the years to incorporate new discovery (OK, there was a time when they just burned people at the stake, but not so much anymore). Expansion of knowledge has always redefined that which we ascribe to nature and that which we ascribe to super natural.
 
Ikari said:
Sure it does, modern discoveries and expansion of knowledge always impacts religious belief and tenet.....
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Judaism teaches that God commanded the Jews to not eat pork.

its that simple.

meanwhile, this topic isn't about pork, or Jesus, or Christmas trees.

its about Judaism protecting fruit trees.
 
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Thunder said:
Judaism teaches that God commanded the Jews to not eat pork.

its that simple.

meanwhile, this topic isn't about pork, or Jesus, or Christmas trees.

its about Judaism protecting trees.
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The Bible commanded a lot of things people no longer care about. It's that simple. Some hold on for awhile, but inconvenient theological law is oft left behind. Religious texts written centuries ago cannot hold up as literal "truths" given enough time when science and understanding eclipse the religion. Religion, thus, which perpetuates adopts the inclusion of knowledge into their practices. Something like eating pork can easily be dropped as it no longer has any relevance. Eventually it will be, I know a few pork friendly Jews, and I can't blame them. Bacon is delicious!
 
Thunder said:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/31/n...e-against-chopping-down-fruit-trees.html?_r=1

One Orthodox Jew spent $100,000 to build around a fruit tree in Brooklyn.

I never heard of this rule before, that Jews can't harm fruit trees.

But I love it!!!!!!
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Thunder said:
what kind of fruit did those trees bear?
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That was the only forest in Palestine.... and FYI Israelis have had NO problem destroying tens of thousands of ancient olive trees.
 
sharon said:
That was the only forest in Palestine.... and FYI Israelis have had NO problem destroying tens of thousands of ancient olive trees.
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I was thinking the same thing, but didn't want to turn this into a discussion on Israel
 
zgoldsmith23 said:
Not really. A lot of stuff we partake in would probably cease if we caught an actual glimpse of the reality of it.
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While I'm decently informed on how meat is raised and processed here, I doubt you'll find many feedlots connected to the **** shack at your nearest arbys
 
Judaism says that fruit trees must be protected if it can be done. That is what we are discussing.

And the article in the OP about the man in Brooklyn who spent $100,000 to protect a tree.
 
Well I suppose if he's rich enough to have 100,000 to throw away, then more power to him.
 
Ikari said:
Well I suppose if he's rich enough to have 100,000 to throw away, then more power to him.
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I think it adds a nice aesthetic to the home as well. Gives it lots of character. Much like a good rug that ties the room together
 
Thunder said:
Judaism says that fruit trees must be protected if it can be done. That is what we are discussing.

And the article in the OP about the man in Brooklyn who spent $100,000 to protect a tree.
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thunder ,why dont u have any patience for any comment about judaism or jews:shock:
 
Medusa said:
thunder ,why dont u have any patience for any comment about judaism or jews:shock:
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You're as bad, if not worse, when it comes to Turkey. Try not to be hypocritical.
 
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Was the "Lemon Tree" a true story ?

Story about Israelis cutting down Palestinian owned fruit trees.

Good movie BTW.

 
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Goshin said:
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Islam also forbids the destruction of trees and orchards. Makes sense to me considering the region is so arid.

Fruit trees, olive trees and citrus are considered precious.
 
sharon said:
Islam also forbids the destruction of trees and orchards. Makes sense to me considering the region is so arid.

Fruit trees, olive trees and citrus are considered precious.
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I am going to ask my Orthodox relatives about this rule, and see what more they know about it.
 
Thunder said:
I am going to ask my Orthodox relatives about this rule, and see what more they know about it.
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Meh, it's probably one of those rules that's randomly adhered to.
 
Trees have a significance in many religions both a symbols and as more earthly practical uses.


"“My hope,” said University of Utah biology professor Nalini Nadkarni, “is (worshippers) will realize that nature and trees are as much a part of their sacred ground and worthy of reverence as what goes on inside a cathedral or church. Those tall, thin-branched trees on the corner of this city’s Episcopal Church Center of Utah, Purple Robe Black Locusts, were probably named after a biblical reference to John the Baptist eating locusts and honey. Nearby, the crab apple tree just outside the Episcopal Cathedral Church of St. Mark produces a small, sour fruit used by 15th-century monks to treat diarrhea, dysentery and gallstones.

Trees connect the earth and the sky, Nadkarni said. They’re seen by many religions as manifestations of divine knowledge and are often symbolic links to truth.

Some Muslims, for example, believe the name of Allah, as written in Arabic, resembles the branches of a tree. Hindus often keep shrublike Tulsi trees in their homes, signifying the uniting of the divine world with the human one. Gothic cathedrals of Europe often feature towering columns curving into arches, much like trees extending their branches. Jews celebrate the holiday Tu B’Shvat, a new year for trees. And, in Buddhism, Buddha gained enlightenment while sitting under a Sacred Fig tree.

In the Old Testament, Nadkarni found 328 references to trees and forests. In the Book of Mormon, she found 103.

Nadkarni believes understanding trees better can lead to better understanding among faiths — and could help decrease deforestation by increasing conservation."

Religious roots of trees branch into many faiths - The Washington Post
 
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