Comments for ChainzOnline Religious-Jewelry Blog http://blog.chainzonline.com Religious-Jewelry tips, articles and stories Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:26:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Nothingness by DaveS http://blog.chainzonline.com/nothingness/comment-page-1/#comment-736 DaveS Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:26:12 +0000 http://blog.chainzonline.com/?p=32#comment-736 Hi Yasmin. Well, if athesim does provide an answer to whether or not God exists, and who or what may or may not have created their existance, it is indeed providing answers to some... my opinion. Hi Yasmin. Well, if athesim does provide an answer to whether or not God exists, and who or what may or may not have created their existance, it is indeed providing answers to some… my opinion.

]]> Comment on Nothingness by Surah http://blog.chainzonline.com/nothingness/comment-page-1/#comment-735 Surah Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:02:01 +0000 http://blog.chainzonline.com/?p=32#comment-735 Hi Dave, atheism does not provide any answers to anything except the question: does god exist? According to what I've read during my debates with atheists, it is simply the lack of belief in God/Allah. Atheists can have a very wide range of beliefs Raelian atheists for example believe that we were created by aliens, they do not believe in god therefore they are atheist. Similarly many buddhist/hindu sects are atheist as well but they believe in the concept of karma and reincarnation. Atheism is not a belief system or religion in itself in fact it may even be a part of a religion. Hi Dave, atheism does not provide any answers to anything except the question: does god exist? According to what I’ve read during my debates with atheists, it is simply the lack of belief in God/Allah. Atheists can have a very wide range of beliefs Raelian atheists for example believe that we were created by aliens, they do not believe in god therefore they are atheist. Similarly many buddhist/hindu sects are atheist as well but they believe in the concept of karma and reincarnation. Atheism is not a belief system or religion in itself in fact it may even be a part of a religion.

]]> Comment on The Mezuzah in Judaism by Eric http://blog.chainzonline.com/the-mezuzah-in-judaism/comment-page-1/#comment-725 Eric Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:05:26 +0000 http://blog.chainzonline.com/?p=58#comment-725 Thanks for the article. Not being Jewish it makes me think it will one day be like many people wearing a cross, for fashion more than anything. I feel it is sad how symbols are made to be fashionable for fashions sake only. It denigrates the true meaning of the symbol. Thanks for the article. Not being Jewish it makes me think it will one day be like many people wearing a cross, for fashion more than anything. I feel it is sad how symbols are made to be fashionable for fashions sake only. It denigrates the true meaning of the symbol.

]]> Comment on Patron Saint of Miners by Dennis http://blog.chainzonline.com/patron-saint-of-miners/comment-page-1/#comment-710 Dennis Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:55:48 +0000 http://blog.chainzonline.com/?p=67#comment-710 Looks like St. Barbara was looking out for the miners in Chile. So happy that they made it out and are doing well. Looks like St. Barbara was looking out for the miners in Chile. So happy that they made it out and are doing well.

]]> Comment on The Mezuzah in Judaism by Eric http://blog.chainzonline.com/the-mezuzah-in-judaism/comment-page-1/#comment-692 Eric Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:00:09 +0000 http://blog.chainzonline.com/?p=58#comment-692 Wow, that is a great article. I never knew the importance of the mezuzah. I am not a Jew, but I think that physical reminders of your faith have always been very inspiring. They help you remember, and we are forgetful people. Wow, that is a great article. I never knew the importance of the mezuzah. I am not a Jew, but I think that physical reminders of your faith have always been very inspiring. They help you remember, and we are forgetful people.

]]> Comment on The Mezuzah in Judaism by admin http://blog.chainzonline.com/the-mezuzah-in-judaism/comment-page-1/#comment-684 admin Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:38:43 +0000 http://blog.chainzonline.com/?p=58#comment-684 Thank you. I is however, permissible to wear one as cited here... http://www.dailyhalacha.com/Display.asp?ClipDate=5/13/2007 "Chacham Ovadia Yoseph asks this question in Halichot Olam, Helek 8, page 216, and Rav Moshe Feinstein also asked this question in Igrot Moshe, Y"D, Helek Bet, Siman 141. They both came out saying that it is permissible to put a Mezuzah on a chain and wear it. Of course it should be contained within a case. Again, they rule it is permissible." And from your website... "Some people like to wear a mezuzah around the neck to show their Jewishness or as a charm, but the practice doesn't have any basis in Jewish religious sources. So naturally there aren't any rules about how do it." Thank you. I is however, permissible to wear one as cited here…

http://www.dailyhalacha.com/Display.asp?ClipDate=5/13/2007

“Chacham Ovadia Yoseph asks this question in Halichot Olam, Helek 8, page 216, and Rav Moshe Feinstein also asked this question in Igrot Moshe, Y”D, Helek Bet, Siman 141. They both came out saying that it is permissible to put a Mezuzah on a chain and wear it. Of course it should be contained within a case. Again, they rule it is permissible.”

And from your website…

“Some people like to wear a mezuzah around the neck to show their Jewishness or as a charm, but the practice doesn’t have any basis in Jewish religious sources. So naturally there aren’t any rules about how do it.”

]]> Comment on The Mezuzah in Judaism by mezuzah rabbi http://blog.chainzonline.com/the-mezuzah-in-judaism/comment-page-1/#comment-683 mezuzah rabbi Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:12:52 +0000 http://blog.chainzonline.com/?p=58#comment-683 While there is a Biblical requirement to affix a kosher mezuzah scroll (preferably housed in a case) to the doorposts of ones home, there is no such obligation to wear one around ones neck. Furthermore, wearing a decorative case arounds one neck is nothing more than wearing any other piece of jewelry as the case alone is meaningless. Now, if you are thinking of wearing one with a scroll, that is more problematic as the scroll would not be kosher so would be as meaningful as a bubblegum wrapper and it is fobidden to enter a bathroom or similar room with the scroll so practically a scroll should not be worn. While there is a Biblical requirement to affix a kosher mezuzah scroll (preferably housed in a case) to the doorposts of ones home, there is no such obligation to wear one around ones neck. Furthermore, wearing a decorative case arounds one neck is nothing more than wearing any other piece of jewelry as the case alone is meaningless. Now, if you are thinking of wearing one with a scroll, that is more problematic as the scroll would not be kosher so would be as meaningful as a bubblegum wrapper and it is fobidden to enter a bathroom or similar room with the scroll so practically a scroll should not be worn.

]]> Comment on Tolerance Beyond Religion by Zachary Graham http://blog.chainzonline.com/tolerance-beyond-religion/comment-page-1/#comment-679 Zachary Graham Mon, 24 May 2010 05:45:15 +0000 http://blog.chainzonline.com/?p=38#comment-679 In reality, no single religion could guarantee us a place in Heaven. In the end, what matters is how we a treat other people.:;` In reality, no single religion could guarantee us a place in Heaven. In the end, what matters is how we a treat other people.:;`

]]> Comment on Patron Saint of Soldiers by DaveS http://blog.chainzonline.com/patron-saint-of-soldiers/comment-page-1/#comment-30 DaveS Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:10:12 +0000 http://blog.chainzonline.com/?p=43#comment-30 Hi Chris Thank you for sharing such a touching story. I think we're all blessed to have such brave men and women serving our country. My hopes for a safe return for your best friend and all the other loved ones serving our country. Dave Hi Chris

Thank you for sharing such a touching story.

I think we’re all blessed to have such brave men and women serving our country. My hopes for a safe return for your best friend and all the other loved ones serving our country.

Dave

]]> Comment on Patron Saint of Soldiers by Chris http://blog.chainzonline.com/patron-saint-of-soldiers/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Chris Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:16:58 +0000 http://blog.chainzonline.com/?p=43#comment-29 I also purchased a medal of St.George for my best friend that was being deployed for Iraq in June of last year. I had ordered it, and it was on backorder so I did not know if he would get it in time before he left. It was delivered on the day of his deployment, and I gave it to him before he went over seas. I have since received photos of him and wouldn't you know, he is still wearing the medal along with his dog tags. It makes me feel pretty special knowing that it was just a small spiritual token is a part of his everyday. He tells me that there are times that he misses home so much that he closes his eyes, holds on to the medal, and prays for a safe return home. I am blessed to be associated with such a brave individual. I also purchased a medal of St.George for my best friend that was being deployed for Iraq in June of last year. I had ordered it, and it was on backorder so I did not know if he would get it in time before he left. It was delivered on the day of his deployment, and I gave it to him before he went over seas. I have since received photos of him and wouldn’t you know, he is still wearing the medal along with his dog tags. It makes me feel pretty special knowing that it was just a small spiritual token is a part of his everyday. He tells me that there are times that he misses home so much that he closes his eyes, holds on to the medal, and prays for a safe return home. I am blessed to be associated with such a brave individual.

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