Madonna / Esther vs. the Pope
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The Catholic-born singer's public involvement with the Los Angeles-based Kabbala Center, accused by some of being a cult-like distortion of Jewish mystical beliefs, has intensified in recent months. It has been reported that Madonna had decided to observe kashrut dietary restrictions, and not to perform on Friday nights (Shabbat eve). Last week, the entertainer announced that she was adopting "Esther" as an additional name in honor of the heroine of the Purim saga.
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Kabbalah, however, has been somewhat rebranded and repackaged for a new age, and you can become initiated in its mysteries in 10 easy lessons for $US470. (The Kabbalah headquarters in Britain is in Bond Street, one of the best parts of London; the property cost more than £3 million ($8 million), to which Madonna gave a hefty contribution. Financial contributions are usually part of the commitment of faith.)
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It is like they are using madonna to get cash and publicity for their religion. Look how she is paying for them. Of course their religion is not a threat to Christianity, is anyone taking it seriously. The celebs are treating Kabbalah like a new fad/craze. Lindsay Lohan and Britney are all lining up to join and look at the cost. If these people are so religious, why can’t they initiate people for free. I hope this doesn’t sound like anti semitism(spelling mistake?) because it is not.
Posted by: SweetSixteen | August 4, 2004 2:43 PM
I don’t think anybody uses Madonna.
Posted by: Tight Sweater Boy | August 4, 2004 7:02 PM
I am a christian…I can say that Madonna is on the right track, but hasn’t quite hit the target. Basically Judism is the vehicle God used to introduce the messiah (Jesus Christ)to man kind. God wanted to bring in the messiah from a people he set aside as being his chosen/holy. Only a people who had his utmost values, who worshiped him, and reflected him in the flesh. Starting with Abraham (the first Jew)of the “Ur Chaladeas” (ancient Iraqis). Abraham was chosen to start these chosen people (Jews). Hence, Madonna is worshiping the chosen, and their traditions, but not the one who God brought into the world through the chosen. Jesus Christ is the reason why the Jewish people, their traditions, and religion were created. God created Jesus to be a scapegoat for our sinful nature. Every human being is sinful in nature, and can be seen in the news everyday. Examples: Scott Peterson killing his wife, unborn son (most recent), Hitler killing millions of jews, and many other sins such as: stealing, lying, killing, sexual sin, gossip, fraud, deceit, on and on. Before Jesus Christ…Jews had to cleanse themselves from sin by killing a lamb, or a dove as sacrificial scapegoat. After Jesus Christ (born of a virgin who was basically pregnated by God instead of man) died on the cross to be final replacement of God’s wrath towards mans spiritual state of sin. All men, and women who want to be on God’s good side must get rid of their sinful nature which was inherited all the way from the first human beings Adam and Eve. A few thousand years ago these first human beings disobeyed God in the garden of Eden (located where modern day Iraq is), which brought on his curse of death of them and us..now you know why everybody dies??? Are you Great, Great grand parents still alive here on Earth??? (now you know why), and wrath upon them and their decendents (you, me, those before us, and after us). This is God’s ultimate gift to man (eternal life after death on this earth), and if you except this ultimate gift you too will seen by God as sinless. But, if you refuse to except this ultimate gift..you will be punished by God for eternity (eternal death). Want to live forever after you die in this short life on Earth? Except God’s gift..talk to God (pray) in this manner…”Dear God, I know I’m a sinner because I was born into it, but you promised if I except your gift of getting rid of my sin (salvation)through the sacrifice of Jesus dying for me on the cross I would be seen by you as sinless. Dear God, I except your gift. Thank you for getting rid of my curse of sin, and fill me with your holy spirit, amen”. If you prayed this prayer, you too can enjoy God’s pleasure, and be on the list of people who will live forever, after your funeral on this planet, instead of his wrath and remaining dead. Remember, the only reason we celebrate Christmas as nation, is because of Jesus. Without Jesus, Christmas has no significants. sandiego777
Posted by: sandiego777 | January 6, 2005 9:28 AM