I looked up some commentary in the Talmud where I am led down a different path altogether. They talked about the trappings of religious ceremonies. Another talked about the person who had adopted this mutually exclusive belief system as they attempted to live out their belief. One prime example they list is in a scenario where a man sees a woman about to drown but maintains that it is improper to touch a woman to save her. So, should the woman die then? As I was reading, I remember the story Yeshua told of the man who is the victim of an attack and left for dead alongside the highway. He lists three examples. One of these examples was a Samaritan. The other two examples used "religious excuses" to justify their lack of concern for the man.
A great deal of commentary went into dealing with the religious hypocrites who use their religion, religious studies, etc., as the excuse to justify sin. It is the same principle of these educated idiots who lack practical experience in the field. In my work at the North Texas State Hospital, these thoughts have made themselves stand out. In my experience, one has to deal with three different types of people.
Those Willing to learn
Those Unwilling to learn
Those Incapable of learning
Those Willing to Learn
This person might have an education but lack experience. This person might have experience but lack education. Either way, they recognize what they are missing and are actively engaged in the process.
Those Unwilling to Learn
This person might not have an education but plenty of experience. This person might have the education but no experience. In either case, they fail to see the importance of learning from where they are lacking.
The Incapable of Learning
This person might take longer to learn basic skills. The person might have learning disabilities to mental illness. In this case, you see a difference in how the people listed above will respond to this person.
Sincerely,
David A. Kitchens
