Religious Dualist - Character of the Unstable

I ask that G-d be with me as I attempt to put into words a complex subject. This journey (speaking of today) began with some simple concepts. These concepts include such things as they relate to study and their application in everyday life. This lead to the topic of whether you would prefer an education vs. having experience. The two sides, typically, are put forth as being mutually exclusive. I contend that experience is a good thing.  The best option is education. That said, I have witnessed some educated idiots. At the same time, I have come across some uneducated experts due to their practical experience in the field. The better option is having both the education and the experience.

 

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