Sophistacta

Y-chromosomal Aaron aka The Cohen Gene

2009-11-08T20:20:00.000-05:00

I was browsing through Eichlers today and came across "The DNA of Tradition" by Rabbi Yacov Klienman and was immediately hooked. The author has been doing genetic research and postulates that since all Kohanim come from the same ancestor which is Aaron they must share the same genetic marker. From doing research with various scientists his studies came to fruition as his hypothesis was proven.

To read more about this subject check out this link.

I think this is another scientific proof of the validity of the Bible.

Ayn Rand and Objectivism

2009-10-22T18:09:00.001-04:00

I just discovered Ayn Rand and her philosophy and I am captivated. While I disagree with some of her ideas pertaining to G-d and spirituality I agree with her ideas pertaining to politics specifically capitalism and her rational approach to life.

I came across her today while reading New York magazine. The author sketched a brief biography and painted her in a rather harsh light. However despite the arguments that the author used against Ayn Rand and his negative portrayal of her character I found myself completely enraptured with this women and her philosophy of Objectivism.

She was an intense, opinionated, argumentative, and persuasive women. She detested emotionalism and was very rational. She rejected the ordinary and superficial. These are all characteristics I admire. For it is the passionate and logical that get one far. Because listening to our emotions and being swayed by moods is what sets us up for disaster. You have to have a clear and concise goal in mind. Logic is usually accurate and setting your mind to something is more reliable than setting your heart to something. Because emotions change and logic is eternal.

So excuse me while I got to the library and take out The Fountainhead and other books by Ayn Rand. I suggest you do the same.

Cheerio

Dan Brown, Noetic Science and Prayer

2009-09-26T22:54:00.000-04:00

I am in middle of reading Dan Browns "The Lost Symbol". It's a fascinating and intellectual read as it explores ancient fraternities such as the Masons. Anyway one of the characters in the book is a Noetic scientist. Noetic Science postulates that since all mass has gravity thought mass has gravity as well. The implications are such that when one thinks, he has the power to effect physical reality i.e mind over matter. How much more so if thousands of people think the same thing they can pull gravity and effect reality. I thought this was interesting as we now have science supporting the mystical practice of prayer. The prophecy that in the era before Moshaich science and Torah will converge is in fact coming true. Afterall superstring theory copies the Kabbalistic concept of Sefiroth that the universe is made up of 10 dimensions and such. Quantum mechanis also coincides with kabbalah but that's another topic altogether. So we are in the Messianic era, it's here, so embrace all this chassidic and scientific knowledge. For me it's candy for the brain and soul.

King is in the Field

2009-08-27T18:18:00.000-04:00

(Taken in Israel)

Thought

2009-07-17T01:21:00.001-04:00

My heart hath hope
it dares to dream
it challanges fate

Soul Searching

2009-07-17T01:19:00.000-04:00

My soul is waiting for it's other half
it aches in the agony of imperfection
as it longs to fill it's other section.

My soul thirsts for you
why wont you quench it
realize you are the perfect fit

To love and be loved
is my hearts one request
it beats inside a half-empty chest

Purpose of this blog

2009-07-09T00:21:00.000-04:00

This blog was intended to improve my writing skills. I have so much to say yet I seem to have a problem with putting my thoughts on paper in a clear and coherent manner. Hopefully this blog will remedy my malady. Stay tuned as this might turn out to be interesting.
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