Great idea, and very timely considering everything... *gestures to the dumpster fire that is America* How crazy is it that I just learned the word tzedek on my lunch break today as I started reading the book The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt (page xiii in the Introduction). He says, "The word righteous comes from the old Norse word rettvis and the old English word rihtwis, both of which mean "just, upright, virtuous." This meaning has been carried into the modern English words righteous and righteousness, although nowadays those words have strong religious connotations because they are usually used to translate the Hebrew word tzedek. Tzedek is a common word in the Hebrew Bible, often used to describe people who act in accordance with God's wishes, but it is also an attribute of God and of God's judgment of people (which is often harsh but always thought to be just)." It goes on from there to talk about the linkage of righteousness and judgmentalism—justice, morality, and fair play. He's talking about it in the context of the righteous or moral mind and the conflict this can cause when we attempt to work in cooperative groups—which often results in moralistic strife. It seems to be a great book so far, but I'm not even done with the intro yet so we'll see! Anywhooo... best wishes for you in this endeavor! As a hardworking mom of 3 with many side hustles I haven't a dime or a penny to pinch BUT I can certainly share your work to hopefully gain more contributors! Best wishes and many blessings to you and your family!
Thanks for the support and the thoughtful response. I'd love to hear more about the book when you finish it. Maybe something I want to add to my list. I'm currently reading "The Cult of Trump: A Leading Cult Expert Explains How the President Uses Mind Control
Book" by Steven Hassan. He's an expert in cult reprogramming. Explains how MAGA uses tactics that were also used by guys like Jim Jones, David Koresh, and Sun Myung Moon. Very good so far
Great idea, and very timely considering everything... *gestures to the dumpster fire that is America* How crazy is it that I just learned the word tzedek on my lunch break today as I started reading the book The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt (page xiii in the Introduction). He says, "The word righteous comes from the old Norse word rettvis and the old English word rihtwis, both of which mean "just, upright, virtuous." This meaning has been carried into the modern English words righteous and righteousness, although nowadays those words have strong religious connotations because they are usually used to translate the Hebrew word tzedek. Tzedek is a common word in the Hebrew Bible, often used to describe people who act in accordance with God's wishes, but it is also an attribute of God and of God's judgment of people (which is often harsh but always thought to be just)." It goes on from there to talk about the linkage of righteousness and judgmentalism—justice, morality, and fair play. He's talking about it in the context of the righteous or moral mind and the conflict this can cause when we attempt to work in cooperative groups—which often results in moralistic strife. It seems to be a great book so far, but I'm not even done with the intro yet so we'll see! Anywhooo... best wishes for you in this endeavor! As a hardworking mom of 3 with many side hustles I haven't a dime or a penny to pinch BUT I can certainly share your work to hopefully gain more contributors! Best wishes and many blessings to you and your family!
Thanks for the support and the thoughtful response. I'd love to hear more about the book when you finish it. Maybe something I want to add to my list. I'm currently reading "The Cult of Trump: A Leading Cult Expert Explains How the President Uses Mind Control
Book" by Steven Hassan. He's an expert in cult reprogramming. Explains how MAGA uses tactics that were also used by guys like Jim Jones, David Koresh, and Sun Myung Moon. Very good so far
Yes, that's on my TBR list as well! Hope you write about it. Fascinating—though terrible—topic!
What a beautiful idea!