Sodom & Gomorrah

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Those two communities are for sure the Bible's stand-out examples of true sin
cities, very much worse than Las Vegas which nowadays is practically a theme
park.

Jude 1:7 . . Sodom and Gomorrah, and the cities around them in a similar
manner to these, gave themselves over to fornication and gone after strange flesh.

The Greek word translated "fornication" basically means to be utterly unchaste.

A lack of chastity is exemplified by a broad spectrum of unholy carnality including,
but not limited to adultery, incest, living together, casual sex, swinger sex, wife
swapping, sex between consenting adults, sex between consenting minors, sex
between teachers and underage students, sex with a sex toy, sex with a mannequin
and/or sex with an inflatable doll, etc. To be "utterly" unchaste implies not just a
preference for those kinds of sexual behaviors, but an addiction to them.

The word for "strange" basically means other or different, i.e. out of the ordinary,
viz: men sleeping with women isn't strange. But men sleeping with men, and/or
women sleeping with women, is rather odd, i.e. deviant.

2Pet 2:6 . . He turned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah into ashes-- condemned
them to destruction --making them an example to those who afterward would live
impiously.

Rev 21:8 . .The vile and the sexually immoral-- their place will be in the fiery lake
of burning sulfur. This is the second death.

The Greek word translated "vile" basically pertains to that which is repulsive and
disgusting. (Pride is definitely the wrong name for an LGBT event.)

Gen 13:13 . .The people of Sodom were wicked; and sinners before The Lord
exceedingly.

The Hebrew word for "wicked" basically means bad, and "exceedingly" basically
means vehement, i.e. intense; all of which suggests outright insolence, impudence,
and defiance; viz: standing up to God and asserting the right to live life on one's
own terms.
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Those two communities are for sure the Bible's stand-out examples of true sin
cities, very much worse than Las Vegas which nowadays is practically a theme
park.

Jude 1:7 . . Sodom and Gomorrah, and the cities around them in a similar
manner to these, gave themselves over to fornication and gone after strange flesh.

The Greek word translated "fornication" basically means to be utterly unchaste.

A lack of chastity is exemplified by a broad spectrum of unholy carnality including,
but not limited to adultery, incest, living together, casual sex, swinger sex, wife
swapping, sex between consenting adults, sex between consenting minors, sex
between teachers and underage students, sex with a sex toy, sex with a mannequin
and/or sex with an inflatable doll, etc. To be "utterly" unchaste implies not just a
preference for those kinds of sexual behaviors, but an addiction to them.

The word for "strange" basically means other or different, i.e. out of the ordinary,
viz: men sleeping with women isn't strange. But men sleeping with men, and/or
women sleeping with women, is rather odd, i.e. deviant.

2Pet 2:6 . . He turned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah into ashes-- condemned
them to destruction --making them an example to those who afterward would live
impiously.

Rev 21:8 . .The vile and the sexually immoral-- their place will be in the fiery lake
of burning sulfur. This is the second death.

The Greek word translated "vile" basically pertains to that which is repulsive and
disgusting. (Pride is definitely the wrong name for an LGBT event.)

Gen 13:13 . .The people of Sodom were wicked; and sinners before The Lord
exceedingly.

The Hebrew word for "wicked" basically means bad, and "exceedingly" basically
means vehement, i.e. intense; all of which suggests outright insolence, impudence,
and defiance; viz: standing up to God and asserting the right to live life on one's
own terms.
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Yep--Ra,

In Rabbinic Judaism, the concept of the two inclinations (yetzer ha-tov and yetzer ha-ra) is central to understanding human nature and moral struggle.

1. Yetzer Ha-Tov (יֵצֶר הַטּוֹב) - The Good Inclination:
The yetzer ha-tov represents the inclination toward good. It is the moral conscience and the drive to do righteous acts, such as following God’s commandments, being compassionate, and living a life of holiness.

Rabbinic View: The yetzer ha-tov is typically associated with the influence that encourages obedience to the Torah and ethical behavior.

Development: According to some rabbis, this inclination becomes active at the age of 13 (Bar Mitzvah), symbolizing moral responsibility.

Source: A well-known saying from the Talmud states:

“Happy is the man who conquers his evil inclination.” (Pirkei Avot 4:1)

2. Yetzer Ha-Ra (יֵצֶר הָרַע) - The Evil Inclination:
The yetzer ha-ra represents the inclination toward evil or selfish desires, including greed, lust, and pride.

Rabbinic View: It is not inherently evil but represents natural human impulses that, if left unchecked, can lead to sin. The rabbis teach that the yetzer ha-ra is essential for survival (e.g., ambition, procreation) but must be controlled by the yetzer ha-tov.

Development: This inclination is considered to be present from birth.

Source-The Talmud acknowledges the dual role:

“Were it not for the evil inclination, no one would build a house, marry, beget children, or engage in business.” (Genesis Rabbah 9:7)

The Struggle Between the Two:
The rabbis view life as a continuous battle between the yetzer ha-tov and yetzer ha-ra.


Midrashic Insight: In Bereshit Rabbah 9:7, Rabbi Simeon ben Lakish explains that the evil inclination can be used for good if controlled.

Scriptural Basis: This concept is often linked to Genesis 6:5, where God observes that "every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time."

Balancing Act: The goal in Jewish thought is not to eliminate the yetzer ha-ra but to subdue it through the yetzer ha-tov and the study of Torah.

Interesting thought.

J.
 
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