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To: The Ghost of FReepers Past

Kabbalah is Jewish mysticism. Technically, though, because of the potential for spiritual corruption, you are not supposed to study it unless you are a 40 year old + religious male. It contains truths that are dangerous is improperly understood, or abused. It is an important part of Judaism, but not for the idly curious. At least in theory. Names of angels, or the nature of physical manifestations of evil are not appropriate for everyone to study.

If you want an example of the harm it can do in the wrong hands, just look at many occultist and New Age practices of sorcery. Many beliefs and practices stem from improper use and abuse of Kabbalah.

In the right hands, it's a very helpful, perhaps even critical, tool for a deep understanding of Judeo-Christian beliefs. So much so that the Catholic Church and many faithful Christians take a look at it to get a better grip on their own faith.


205 posted on 11/20/2005 6:32:48 AM PST by Alexander Rubin (Octavius - You make my heart glad building thus, as if Rome is to be eternal.)
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To: Alexander Rubin
So much so that the Catholic Church and many faithful Christians take a look at it to get a better grip on their own faith.

From where did you get this notion that the Catholic Church has taken a look at Kabbalah in order to get a better grip Her faith?

213 posted on 11/20/2005 7:18:11 AM PST by AHerald ("Truth is not determined by a majority vote" - Cardinal Ratzinger)
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To: Alexander Rubin; hlmencken3

Interesting. Thanks.


218 posted on 11/20/2005 8:15:00 AM PST by The Ghost of FReepers Past ("The President and I cannot prevent certain politicians from losing their memory, or their backbone)
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