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After deciding it felt right to make a character in #Modders #Jewish, I wanted to do a little bit of digging, because I know #Tattoos and #Piercings aren't considered #kosher, and her whole family has some far more extreme #BodyModification going on. (Furries)

Came across an interesting article which points out that the specific line in the #Torah / #OldTestament, #Leviticus 19:28, is somewhat vague and seems to apply more to 1) not self-mutilating for the dead or an idol, and 2) that God is not asking anyone to self mutilate. Also, when we apply that to the context of things happening at the time, we see some pretty brutal practices, and some pretty severe infection risks. That's sort of vagueness and context is common for Leviticus.

So I wonder if, in a future where these #BodyMods are common, and "Image of God" is not as widely interpreted to be a statement of physical likeness, could the opinion of what is "kosher" in itself be different here?

lionstale.org/1025/features/ex

The Lion's TaleExploring Body Modifications Through the Lens of JudaismHoops are nothing new for basketball player and senior Brian Shorr. Yet there is a certain kind of hoop that lands far out of Shorr’s court — hoop earrings, or any sort of body modification. “I think people have a right over their own body and should choose the ways in which they want to...
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#Johnson said: "If you want to know my position on any issue, read the Bible."

Me: "So you believe adulteress women should be stoned to death?"
MJ: "No."
Me: "Rapists should be forced to marry their victims?"
MJ: "No. That's the Old Testament."
Me: "So, New Testament only? Render unto Caesar? Feed the poor? House the homeless? All anti-gay claims are #Leviticus."

I don't think anyone has challenged MJ on his ludicrous statement. He's what's known as a #CafeteriaChristian.

#TunesOnTuesday shares another in my #ParshaSongs series. "Strange Fire" was inspired by the story of Aaron's sons Nadav and Avihu, whose experimentation led to their deaths (Lev. 10). Appropriate for the High Holidays, I think.
Shana Tova u'Metuka (שנה טובה ומתוקה), best wishes for a sweet and successful New Year! ohljazz.com/2023/09/12/tunes-o #songwriter #songwriting #composer #lyrics #music #musician #instamusic #strangefire #leviticus #shemini #roshhashana #ראשהשנה #mazeldon #jewish

#TunesOnTuesday previews a new #songwriting project based on prompts drawn from the weekly #Torah portion in the #Jewish tradition. This is the first complete song, based #Leviticus (Vayikra) 1:10, where the priests are called to make a burnt sacrifice that creates "a pleasing odor." The song that came from that prompt has nothing to do with priests but does relate to sacrifices. Happy to hear your thoughts on the song and the project. ohljazz.com/2023/05/30/tunes-o #songwriter #composer #lyrics #music