Today is Passover - the story of the great Exodus out of Egypt and how Israel became a nation. Modern science knows by now - for sure - that factually and historically none of that ever happened. But let's assume just for a minute that IT DID happen exactly as told. For a matter if fact, let's go a step further and assume that every word in the Jewish Bible is true.
If that is indeed the case, allow me to ask: What kind of deal did we sign up for? I mean, the Jewish people, ever since they became, well, Jewish, are constantly involved in persecution/war/hostility. Neither the land nor the people ever experienced any period of peace. Let's repeat that: NEVER in thousands of years! So why are we praising our God as the greatest (among all gods)? Why do we keep repeating the same prayers if none ever worked for us? Are we indeed the chosen people? Chosen for what, life of misery? Is it possible to choose not to be chosen?
Happy Passover, all. Enjoy your Matzo.
If that is indeed the case, allow me to ask: What kind of deal did we sign up for? I mean, the Jewish people, ever since they became, well, Jewish, are constantly involved in persecution/war/hostility. Neither the land nor the people ever experienced any period of peace. Let's repeat that: NEVER in thousands of years! So why are we praising our God as the greatest (among all gods)? Why do we keep repeating the same prayers if none ever worked for us? Are we indeed the chosen people? Chosen for what, life of misery? Is it possible to choose not to be chosen?
Happy Passover, all. Enjoy your Matzo.
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