# gods glory (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover gods glory. Page: Feed: --- ## [Goodness Without Naïvety: How Should We Deal with the Psychopathically Wicked?](https://talmidi.co.il/2026/08/20/goodness-without-naivety-how-should-we-deal-with-the-psychopathically-wicked/) _2026-08-20 · Shmuel Parzal · Talmidi_ Introduction: The Problem of Psychopaths and Sociopaths There is a difficult question that any religious community committed to goodness eventually has to confront: What do we do when we encounter a person who appears to have little or no capacity for genuine empathy, remorse or moral concern for others? It is relatively easy to teach \[…\] The post Goodness Without Naïvety: How Should We Deal with… ## [Yahwism as defined by Academics and by Modern Yahwists](https://talmidi.co.il/2026/08/19/yahwism-as-defined-by-academics-and-by-modern-yahwists/) _2026-08-19 · Shmuel Parzal · Talmidi_ The Conflicting Worldviews Talmidaism uses “Yahwism” normatively to mean the system of ethics, values and beliefs given by YHVH, through holy men and women, prophets and sages, that together produce a monotheistic faith in a holy God, YHVH. Yahwism is the faith and ethical system that derives from YHVH as its Divine source. Yahwism is \[…\] The post Yahwism as defined by Academics and by Modern… ## [The Way of Kindness and Empathy – Its Use and Abuse](https://talmidi.co.il/2026/07/29/the-way-of-kindness-and-empathy-its-use-and-abuse/) _2026-07-29 · Shmuel Parzal · Talmidi_ Why I wrote this article When we encounter uncomfortable views on a daily basis from religious and political extremes, it is always helpful to know what the biblical Yahwist view would be (Yahwism is what the theology of the original Israelite faith is called, which is what Massorite Talmidi theology is based on, coupled with \[…\] The post The Way of Kindness and Empathy – Its Use and Abuse… ## [Confucianism and Talmidi Ethics: Where They Agree, and Where They Differ](https://talmidi.co.il/2026/07/27/confucianism-and-talmidi-ethics-where-they-agree-and-where-they-differ/) _2026-07-27 · Shmuel Parzal · Talmidi_ Why I wrote this article Occasionally I like to examine the values of other religions and philosophies, in order to understand them; also, to understand where we align in our outlook, and where we differ. Doing this will help us understand in what areas we can build bridges, and where potential difficulties will lie ahead \[…\] The post Confucianism and Talmidi Ethics: Where They Agree, and Where… ## [The ‘Reverential Awe’ of YHVH in Proverbs and the Prophets](https://talmidi.co.il/2026/06/15/the-reverential-awe-of-yhvh-in-proverbs-and-the-prophets/) _2026-06-15 · Shmuel Parzal · Talmidi_ This fourth article has been written as part of a series, in preparation for Theophany Day (this year, on Friday 19th June 2026), a day when we try to relive the experience of the manifestation of God’s Glory to the Israelites, as if we had experienced it ourselves. Previous articles: Theophany Day: An Opportunity to \[…\] The post The ‘Reverential Awe’ of YHVH in Proverbs and the Prophets appeared… ## [How does God’s Indwelling Presence (Shekhinah) dwell among people?](https://talmidi.co.il/2026/06/11/how-does-gods-indwelling-presence-shekhinah-dwell-among-people/) _2026-06-11 · Shmuel Parzal · Talmidi_ This article has been written as part of a series, in preparation for Theophany Day (this year, on Friday 19th June 2026), when we relive the experience of the manifestation of God’s Glory to the Israelites. Previous articles: Theophany Day: An Opportunity to Focus on Encountering the Divine Presence. How and Why God bestows a \[…\] The post How does God’s Indwelling Presence (Shekhinah) dwell among… ## [How and Why God bestows a Portion of God’s Spirit on us](https://talmidi.co.il/2026/06/07/how-and-why-god-bestows-a-portion-of-gods-spirit-on-us/) _2026-06-07 · Shmuel Parzal · Talmidi_ (There is a summary of this article at the end) In the Israelite religion, the spirit of YHVH is not something separate from God, but rather the inherent, active, transforming force of YHVH in the world. YHVH’s spirit is understood as God’s active moral presence, empowering individuals to serve, lead, create, and uphold justice, righteousness \[…\] The post How and Why God bestows a Portion of God’s… ## [Theophany Day: An Opportunity to Focus on Encountering the Divine Presence](https://talmidi.co.il/2026/06/07/theophany-day-an-opportunity-to-focus-on-encountering-the-divine-presence/) _2026-06-07 · Shmuel Parzal · Talmidi_ Shalom everyone, Theophany Day, a non-obligatory day of personal devotion, when we try to relive the Giving of the Torah, and the Manifestation of God’s Glory to the Israelites, is expected to be on Friday next week, with the main observances on Friday 19th June 2026. There is a machzor (prayerbook) specifically designed for the \[…\] The post Theophany Day: An Opportunity to Focus on Encountering… ## [Being Afraid For One’s Life Is Not “Islamophobia”](https://talmidi.co.il/2026/05/01/being-afraid-for-ones-life-is-not-islamophobia/) _2026-05-01 · Shmuel Parzal · Talmidi_ Some of you might know about the various attacks that have been carried out by Islamists against Jews in the UK over the last couple of years, becoming more and more frequent over the past few months this year. Yesterday there was yet another attack by an Islamist, who deliberately went to a Jewish area \[…\] The post Being Afraid For One’s Life Is Not “Islamophobia” appeared first on Talmidi . ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XNKxys27PUSv) _2026-05-01 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [Why Staying Connected Matters So Much: Building the Community We All Want to See](https://talmidi.co.il/2026/04/29/why-staying-connected-matters-so-much-building-the-community-we-all-want-to-see/) _2026-04-29 · Shmuel Parzal · Talmidi_ Dear Enquirer, One of the most common questions we receive is simple and understandable: “Do you have a Talmidi congregation in my local area?” We fully understand why people ask this. Human beings are not meant to live in isolation. Faith is often strengthened through friendship, shared prayer, study, conversation, and the comfort of knowing \[…\] The post Why Staying Connected Matters So Much:…