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The God Squad
The God Squad is not your average advice column. Rabbi Marc Gellman employs his years of religious and philosophical study and experience to answer reader questions on topical and spiritual issues, from interfaith marriage to news events. He also draws on the expertise of numerous advisors to offer authentic insights on the rich palette of faiths in America. Gellman writes in a lively, non-preachy style that speaks directly to readers. Special holiday messages.
The God Squad Samples
Readers suggest a new 10th Commandment
In my previous column, I made the case that there are really only 9 commandments, not 10, because the first commandment, "I am the Lord your God who brought you out of the House of Bondage," is not really a commandment at all.
The Nine Commandments
I've received many questions about the Ten Commandments over the years, and I always try to indicate that the numbering of the commandments differs depending on the religious tradition.
Eating meat is not evil
Q: If God loves all of His creatures, why did He create a fierce life situation where to remain healthy His creatures must eat other living things? A: One of the reasons I love the Bible is that it teaches us on many levels how to do the right thing.
Kids pose some interesting questions about God
DEAR READERS: You're not the only ones who ask me questions. Q: What's your idea of a perfect person?
The Trinity is the single unifying mystery of Christianity
Q: I'm a 66-year-old Lutheran. A: Nothing scares me more as a rabbi than being asked to explain the Trinity to Christians.
The commandment that 'Thou shalt not kill' refers to murder
Q: I was raised in and still practice the Catholic faith. In light of this, will I ever go to heaven, since one of the Ten Commandments says, "Thou shalt not kill."? A: As I tell people all the time, I'm in sales, not management.
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