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[Jeffrey]

My name is Jeffrey Radon, and I am the author of the book Reconciling A Contradictory Abraham: On The Orthoprax And Anti-Theological Nature Of The Hebrew Bible (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...). The book deals with a central question relating to 2 stories of Abraham that stand out in the Bible - the story of Sodom and Gomorrah and the story of the binding of Isaac. The question that I deal with is - how can the very same Abraham who argues with God on behalf of wicked people in the story of Sodom and Gomorrah ("will the Judge of all the earth not do justice") be silent in the story of the binding of Isaac when he is asked to offer his beloved son, innocent of wrongdoing, as a sacrifice (and his silence is deafening)? I offer a unique and original interpretation of the story in reconciling an apparently contradictory Abraham as a springboard to understanding Biblical theology in general. I argue that the great revolution of the Bible is not as is widely and mistakenly thought monotheism - but, rather, the way in which God is conceived as a moral God who demands morality leading to the revolutionary conception of religion of the Bible in which the essence of religion is morality, and not faith or ritual. The Biblical conception of religion is not an orthodox (correct doctrine) conception, but an orthoprax (correct deeds) and anti-theological conception of religion. Thank you, Jeff

[Sarah]

Hi everyone,

Thank you Vincent for this Community.

I' m Sweetly ( pen name - Sarah) from India. I am an entrepreneur by passion in Medical Field - UK based for the past 12 years and by profession I am a teacher. I am an avid reader of books.

I am basically here as a flashlight to help my best pal. Also I am here to learn a lot from all established authors and their esteemed works.

I do plan to eventually come out with a self-published book in Children's Literature in November of 2018 and an enchanting and thought-provoking script that has the potential to be made into a movie. I enjoy gardening and I am currently pursuing a new hobby knitting.

Looking forward for help and guidance.

:-)

[Nitesh]

Hi I am Nitesh, I like reading, but I don't know why I get depressed after reading a book. Please feel free to share your recommendations.

[Farhan Muhammad Khan]

My name is Frahan Muhammad khan
i'm student of computer science
i'm also student of poetry and philosophy
i like to think about every thing that i have

[Lance, Group Founder]

Season's Greetings to all new members... and to longer-serving Undergrounders as well!

[Pablo]

Hello I'm Pablo,
I'm concerned with Inheritance... memory if you like.
I would be thrilled if this became any place for discussion on my obsessive topic. And if I could post a bloody picture or two !.
Of transplant organ memories, inherited memory, genetic memory. The kinks and bumps that are more linear and in nature transcend death.
The possibilities of new perceptions of what life is, become endless once you start seeing it.
Example- the Spider Wasp of Australia.
It injects the Huntsman Spider with a neurotoxin that places the spider into a zombie like state. The spider remains alive. Keeping the host...fresh.
The wasp then lays an egg inside the spider and tucks it into a crevice and builds a wall of clay, sealing the spider in.
The maggot hatches and begins to devour the spider internally. If it were to eat vital organs first, the spider would die and the maggot would starve. But the maggot is born with a detailed knowledge of spider anatomy the equivalent of a second year medical student. It so devours the internals in such a way as to keep the spider alive and eats the heart last.
If this amount of detailed memory can be inherited by the simpler brain of a spider, then what else, at our level of complexity, may we be inheriting ?.
Maybe the difference is about the ability to recall.
Am making nay sense ?.

[Carla]

Hello everyone!
I wanted to let you all know about "The Icon" Giveaway:
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

[Susan]

Hi, I joined recently because I am very interested in the topics of discussion and seriously bored with most of Goodreads reading choices. am currently reading (although it doesn't show on Good reads) Nietsczh and Political Thought. Am glad to be part of the group.

[Janet]

Hi everyone. Happy New Year. I am a new author who never had any intention of writing a book. I founded STOPPNow (Stop the Organized Pill Pushers) Now due to the drug addicted babies I was caring for as a neonatal intensive care nurse. The opiate epidemic had it's origin in Broward County Florida where I reside. This story must be told. I read on here where Nitesh msg 768 gets depressed after reading part of this book can get emotional but it brings out the Let' get involved and do something. Read STOPPNow and share your thoughts.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

I am also going to place here a video regarding an event that happened in Ohio. This is not an isolated incident. The opiate epidemic worsens every year. There is a 1000% increase in the babies born addicted to drugs in Florida. http://time.com/5083313/opioid-crisis...
Please take up the cause. This is destroying our nation.

[fr0gt0es]

ILLUSTRATED EDITIONS OF HARRY POTTER GIVEAWAY ON MY BLOG

ends Jan. 27th 2018

[Julbiharahamed]

I am Julbiharahamed K from India.Julbiharahamed K.

[Mike]

To my “Underground Knowledge” friends who are in search for the road to utopia. Perhaps, this road may find its way aboveground:
http://www.bookdaily.com/book/3341166...

I’m an author investigating a simple, paradigm-shifting, overview connecting the dots from thermodynamics to social systems.

[Stephen]

Hi undergrounders!

From my first brief scan this looks like it is going to be a really fascinating group to be a part of. I always like to look past the MSM and find out what else there is to know. I find when people look past the blinkers there is so much more out there to learn!

I am definitely excited to get started.

[Efosa]

Hey, welcome to our new group. Believe me this group is awesome.

[Lance, Group Founder]

Welcome all you new members! Too many to greet individually as usual...

[Clifford]

Hi everyone Namaste! My name is Cliff and I am a Zen teacher and coauthor of a spiritual self help book called Find the Seeker! which I coauthored with Zen Master Genro Xuan Lou, Laoshi. The book just came out six days ago, and we started a giveaway for it. We think it is very special, but I guess just about every author thinks this of her or his book. It was a lot of work and a lot to think about, but a rewarding experience. I look forward to being part of the group, making friends and seeing what people like to read. Best Cliff

[Bill]

Hello,

My name is Bill. I am 7-feet tall and former futures and options trader in the Treasury Bond Pit at the Chicago Board of Trade. My new novel is Chicago Pits (2018). www.skywalker-pct.com

Simply put, it depicts the sheer savagery of high finance. How can this be considered a glamor business? The facts are indisputable: the era of fast money has been a disaster for the average working person. How could we expect any different.

In Chicago Pits, the reader will see the level of depravity that people reach in order to make fast money. The obvious question is what of value is created. One's view of our nation's financial markets is bound to be dramatically altered.

This group seems to have many innovative thinkers and I will be watching. Thanks for accepting me..

[Lance, Group Founder]

Bill wrote: "Hello,

My name is Bill. I am 7-feet tall and former futures and options trader in the Treasury Bond Pit at the Chicago Board of Trade. My new novel is Chicago Pits (2018). www.skywalker-pct.com

S..."

Hey Bill. Welcome. I guess at 7-feet tall you are well suited to write about the world of "high" finance :-)

Best of luck with the new book!

[Clifford]

Hi everyone Namaste! My name is Cliff and I am a Zen teacher - which is my "world view" and also coauthor of a book called Find the Seeker! which I coauthored with Zen Master Genro Xuan Lou, Laoshi. The book just came out six days ago, and we started a giveaway for it. We think it is very special, but I guess just about every author thinks this of her or his book. It was a lot of work and a lot to think about, but a rewarding experience. I look forward to being part of the group, making friends and seeing what people like to read. Best Cliff

[Kartikay]

Hello everyone, this is Kartikay from India.
I am a recent graduate from India and am presently working in Finance. I have always been fascinated by how the world really works and how is it showcased to be working.
I hope to join the conversation and to learn many new facts and perspectives and hope to add some value as we go along. Thanks for making this and keeping this group together.

[Janet]

Lance wrote: "Bill wrote: "Hello,

My name is Bill. I am 7-feet tall and former futures and options trader in the Treasury Bond Pit at the Chicago Board of Trade. My new novel is Chicago Pits (2018). www.skywalk..."

STOPPNow: (Stop the Organized Pill Pushers) Now Lance in reference to "high finance" a little humor is always good. That would help being in the pit too.

[Lance, Group Founder]

Janet wrote: "Lance wrote: "Bill wrote: "Hello,

My name is Bill. I am 7-feet tall and former futures and options trader in the Treasury Bond Pit at the Chicago Board of Trade. My new novel is Chicago Pits (2018..."

Definitely. (Haven't heard back from Bill... hope he's not upset).

[Joni]

Hi guys,

I have contributed to this group a few times in the past on the subject of terorrism and especially jihadi terrorism.
My name is Joni, I live in London and work in finance. In my past, I've handled quite a lot of counter-terrorism during my military service in the Intelligence Corps of a Western country's armed forces (Chief Sergeant -Ret.).

I've chosen today to introduce myself as my debut fiction novel, which navigates between MI6, Mossad, the British Government and Jihadi Terrorism will be free later today and throuoghout this weekend on Amazon in an effort of getting some highly needed exposure.
I am not linking, as to not make this promotional, but you can find it through the goodread book page And The Wolf Shall Dwell

I hope this post is okay by James and Lance, and I am happy to share my expertise on more subject regarding.
Thanks all!

[Lance, Group Founder]

Joni wrote: "Hi guys,

I have contributed to this group a few times in the past on the subject of terorrism and especially jihadi terrorism.
My name is Joni, I live in London and work in finance. In my past, I'..."

You bet Joni. Sounds very topical. Good luck with it...and keep those contributions coming!

[Joni]

Lance wrote: "Joni wrote: "Hi guys,

I have contributed to this group a few times in the past on the subject of terorrism and especially jihadi terrorism.
My name is Joni, I live in London and work in finance. I..."

Thanks Lance, though my knowledge is classified in terms of source etc I'd happy to share my take on any jihadi terrorism. My experience includes mainly SIGINT, and just a handful
of actual field activity, but as an instructor in military intelligence school I've had my fair share of meeting field operatives and interoogators.
I've encorporated a fragment of Jihadi terrorism problem in my novel. However, my sequel (currently in writing process) which is titled "Terror Within" will handle quite a bit more SIGINT framework (features GCHQ which I took the liberty of writing about, as I was not in the British Armed forces)
If you are accommodating, you can all help me celebrate my late grandma's would be 100th birthday by downloading my debut novel for Kindle, free until tomorrow https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/191143...

Thanks all!

[Joni]

I just wanted to say a HUGE THANK YOU to each and every one of you who participated in the free download campaign - way to celebrate Grandma's life with a staggering total of 794 downloads !!

Much obliged (and please take a sec to review the novel after reading it!)
Thank you!
Joni

[Brian]

Hi, Brian here. I'm a huge fan of philosophy and historical fiction as well as non-fiction. Hope to be part of this group, thanks.

[Steve]

I read your Kirkus and it seems both encouraging and instructive: right on about your subject matter but you really need to edit it for word count and tone. I assume you self-published so you had to have paid for their review. Do yourself a favor. Trust the Kirkus.,Pull the work. Hire a second draft editor. Hone your product and seek a sympathetic literary agent. I'll bet it would be a big seller in Teheran. Cheers!

[Artur]

I have written preview of book Kabbalah 33 - Preview that is available for free from http://asam.tech/

The book is centered around Messiah and will introduce you to all secrets of this mystical science.

[A.]

HI! I've just noticed a few conversations I wanted to comment on so I'm here to chat. This seems like my crowd :)

[Harry]

A. wrote: "HI! I've just noticed a few conversations I wanted to comment on so I'm here to chat. This seems like my crowd :)"

Good to see you here Blumer! You're in good company. :)

[Rebecca]

A. wrote: "HI! I've just noticed a few conversations I wanted to comment on so I'm here to chat. This seems like my crowd :)"

Yay!

[Harry]

Rebecca wrote: "A. wrote: "HI! I've just noticed a few conversations I wanted to comment on so I'm here to chat. This seems like my crowd :)"

Yay!"

I didn't realise you were in this group either Becs. Yay!

You can now discover just how crazy I really am. ;)

[Rebecca]

Harry wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "A. wrote: "HI! I've just noticed a few conversations I wanted to comment on so I'm here to chat. This seems like my crowd :)"

Yay!"

I didn't realise you were in this group either ..."

I catch a discussion occasionally. Illuminating hehe.

[Harry]

Rebecca wrote: "I catch a discussion occasionally. Illuminating hehe. ."

I bet you're taking notes for the Illuminati.

[Rebecca]

Harry wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "I catch a discussion occasionally. Illuminating hehe. ."

I bet you're taking notes for the Illuminati."

They are taking notes for me.

[Subin]

I joined early.
introducing myself now.lol.

myself subin alex

[Wordnoon]

Hi everyone,
I'm Wordnoon and from Beijing. I' m always interest in various mystery topics, such as mystery animals (cryptozoology), mysteries in history, natural wonders, paranormal phenomena, UFOs and aliens, lost civilizations, etc. Hopefully can learn more here and get to know more friends.
==BTW==When I try to Post a New Discussion Topic, it shows 'Please complete the captcha to create the topic'---but I can't find where the captcha is, so I need help!

[Endri]

Hi everyone,
I am Endri Shqerra, the author of two books "European Identity: The Newly Born European Demos?" and "Acquisition of Word Formation Devices in First & Second Languages". I am interested in important issues of our era and believe that some of them are discussed in my two books.

[Dave]

Hello,

I'm the writer and author of the book Patriots from the Barrio, the story of Company E 141st Infantry, the only all Mexican American Army unit in WWII. I self published the book in 2014, last September Hollywood Actor/Producer Willmer Valderrama obtained the film rights to the book. Last November I signed a deal with Westholme Publishing which set to release a new edition next month. Excited about the new cover. Patriots from the Barrio: The Story of Company E, 141st Infantry: The Only All Mexican American Army Unit in World War II

[Lance, Group Founder]

Good luck with the new publishing deal Dave! Agree re the cover...

[Mario the lone bookwolf]

Hi!

I am 32, from Austria and totally into science fiction, fantasy, humor and science topics and always trying to widen my range.

I read some socially critical books a few years ago and then reviewed them too. I've gotten back into this matter through the reviews and started reading non-fiction books again.
I try to get a bit of pathos and exaggeration into the reviews as well as to compress some of the most interesting topics I've discussed.

I am currently changing thematically. Away from books that show the problem. There are some of them and the basic principle of greed, ignorance, violence, and inequality always stays the same.
I want to read more disruptive, progressive books that show a way out of the dilemma. Rather than describing it in all its filthiness. Books that are more inspiring than depressing.

I am very much looking forward to the book suggestions in this group.
And the impulses that you one get from it.
One can not emphasize enough often; how important the topic is.

Best regards

[WILLIAM]

Hello All:

I am William Bryant PH.D , I am author of the Christian study in practical life coaching. Self-Mastery: the way of the heaven born.

[ABRAHAMLINCOLN]

Hello Everyone, I’m Seth. This group has really made me dive more and deeper into my strange interest and curiosities that this world of fact and fiction has to offer! You all put a great spark in my day. I’m a nurse, currently deployed for about another 2 months. All the literature here and ideas are my saving grace. I appreciate your brilliant minds.

Thank You! Have a nice evening!

[Lance, Group Founder]

Greetings newbie Undergrounders!
Too many as usual to welcome yee all individually.

[Anthony]

New here need friends for the TL
I ❤️ fantasy and religious fiction

[Daniel.Leroux23]

Hi, My name is Daniel and I love this group. I would like a section about environmentalism. Actually I would like to discuss the panda extinction debate https://kanthaka309496419.wordpress.c.... Here is a brief introduction for those who did not know about it. It invludes references.

[Nicole]

hello my name is nicole hill and i am a book blogger. i review my books in great detail as well as tell about the author. i hold give aways as well. you can enter my first give away here

http://www.goodbooksdaily.com/2018/04...

if your interested in viewing my blog you can go to the link below

http://www.goodbooksdaily.com

[Jay]

Greetings,

I provide crisis intervention and counseling to underserved populations. My reading interests include the classics, history, historical fiction, religion/spirituality. I love to travel (the more remote the better). Can't wait to explore topics and conversations within the group!

[Janet]

STOPPNow: (Stop the Organized Pill Pushers) Now Hi Lyle. Welcome. I founded STOPPNow to end the opiate epidemic. NOW is taking a long time. I wrote the book STOPPNow to tell the story. One reviewer told me "40 years from now when their wondering about the plague known as the opiate epidemic I hope they find your book. It is not only Fantastic but a Historical document." The rate we're going I don't know if the opiate epidemic will be over 40 years from now. The power of money.