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Mon, 26-Aug-13 08:07:23
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While there is clearly no lack of miracles in Jewish tradition, Judaism rejects the notion that our belief is based on these miracles. The theological bedrock of our religion is, as Martin Buber notes, a claim unparalleled in history: that God spoke in a national revelation to the entire Jewish people at Mt. Sinai. The foundation of Judaism is built upon a verifiable historical event, not an account of miraculous acts.
Over the centuries, many religious adherents have tried to prove that they possess the "true" religion by performing miracles. However, Maimonides states: When one is willing to give credence to a religion because of reports of miracles, that is entering into dangerous territory - for one never knows whether the "miracles" may in fact be optical illusion or sleight of hand. . .
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