Look, we should have the debate re the 'sacrifice" in just one thread. But, it was not a “sacrifice”, as a “sacrifice” could only be done by a Priest, and no Priest would do it. jephtah could have killed his daughter, and even done so in the name of G-d, but that would not make her a “sacrifice”. Next, just becuase G-d does not stop someone from doing something, even in His name, it does not mean he approved of it. There were many atrocities commited in G-ds name, such as during the Medieval period, and there is no indication that He approved of them. Next, if you read the verses in context, the daughter is concerned with not being married, and being a virgin, but not with being killed. I really think she might be a bit worried about that, instaed of not being married, if she was really gonna be killed. I quoted other verses which indicated that some girls “gave their life to G-d”, by becoming a sort of nun. This appears to be what happened here. I am backed here by “baffling Bible Questions Answered” by Larry Richards.
ted: several of our Orthodox posters have indicated that they do not like to post the name of G-d, thus they write it like that. They have never said they would want others to do so, but at least one has thanked me for the consideration.
So, I try, but I do not make a big deal over it.
As for using G-d, well, I personaly think it’s missing the point of not using God’s name in vain, but there’s nothing wrong with being curtious to others.
An admirable trait it is.
(Just don’t expect me to have it. I’m too desreputable a fellow to be nice like you. =)
Yes, but these are two different languages. Hebrew doesn’t have written vowels, so when you don’t write vowels in English, you’re approximating Hebrew as well as you possibly can. This is the opposite effect of leaving the vowel out of god in English, as that is an attempt to get away from the word.
Daniel, I wasn’t offended, but surprised. You go more out of your way to be knowledgeable and respectful of Judaism than most posters here, so I was just wondering. I hope you were not offended.
Thanks Kyla, I have learned something. Yes, I do try to be respectful of ALL religions, but not nessesarily of the Organized Churches of said religions, if you get the difference. (The Muslim religion is a peaceful, egalitarian religion, if you follow the Koran; but it is neither- as it is practiced in some countries). Since the Jewish faith is sorta the “father” of mine, I try extra hard, as we do want to respect our “parents”, right?
