"Trembling Before G-d" starts with a line from Levictius 10:13 which reads: "A man who lies with a man as one lies with a woman, they have both done an abomination: they shall be put to death, their blood is on them." After introducing this passage, "Trembling Before G-d" brings its narrative to the audience with different tales; stories of gay Hasidic and Orthodox Jews whose decision to "come out of the closet" forces them to leave both their families and faith, as well as those who remain both Orthodox and gay (although often closeted). At the center of the film is the question of how one ba...

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How would we know of his life without the Gospels? ... One passage in particular sticks out as a wonderful example of how Matthew tried to bridge this gap, the "Tradition of the Elders". ... The "Tradition of the Elders" passage fits in perfectly. It incorporates Old Testament teachings in with one of Jesus's parables. ... The Pharisee's are so upset with Jesus and his disciples, they question him about why he doe certain things without first looking at what they do. ...

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The play openly belittles Jews, but it also questions many of the actions that the Christians do. The play also asks the questions of whether or not Jews and Christians are truly different. ... One passage that is anti-christian is when Shylock points out the hypocritical actions of the Christians. This passage takes place when Shylock is trying to get his pound of Antonio's flesh. ... In Michael Radford's The Merchant of Venice, Shylock is sympathized with because how of cruel the Christians are. ...

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In my path to discovery I have tossed and turned with a few questions that will hopefully help me to decide. ... The very basic foundation of our existence lies within the first passage of the Bible, the choice between evolution and creation. ... How is that fair for a God who loves us do this to people? ... He believes in God, his creation, and the laws created, but he too questions the religion (Christianity) that we both grew up with. ... How do I know for sure what is being to me is the truth? ...

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• Grade Level: High School