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The Greeks' Grudge

S.R. Hewitt | Posted 02.21.2012

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S.R. Hewitt

The Torah teaches humankind to strive to be God-like. In contrast, the Greeks created gods who acted with less dignity than many humans. Thus, Torah in-and-of-itself was a threat to Greek culture and philosophy.

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Dreidel Mania

Melanie Chartoff | Posted 05.25.2011

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Melanie Chartoff

Santa is lugging Sony Playstations. Traditions are toppling and mutating to the point where we can scarcely remember their original intent. Oy! Even the dreidel has gone millennial.

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Mixing Religions during the Holiday Season: A Tale Of Guilt and Gelt

Delia Lloyd | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Religion, Hanukkah, Gelt, Festival of Lessons and Carols, Motherese, Changing Religion, Religion-Hopping, Pew, Pew Research, December Dilemma, American Religious Practices, Christmas Carols, Mixing Religions, Religious Practice, Healthy Living News
Delia Lloyd

According to a new poll, Americans are mixing faiths more than ever before. Many attend worship services of more than one denomination, and many also blend Christianity with Eastern or New Age beliefs.

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