By Liam Ballinagar

Judaism…what is it? Are people of the Jewish faith considered a race or a religious sect? This has been a matter of some debate amongst the more…shall we say…uncultured peoples of the world. In 1980, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Jews were considered a race of people. But, one is left to wonder, how a set of beliefs and faith could label one of a particular race or vice versa. This, of course, upset many members of the Jewish faith.

All things aside, the one thing that Judaism is not… is a race. The Basis of Being isn’t interested in defining people, though. We are all one. There are no boundaries. Be you Jewish, Catholic, a Scientologist, or a Satanist; we all have one thing in common that we must embrace – We are human. That statement alone should unite us for eternity. The Basis of Being offers a way to get there. The teachings of traditional Judaism, teach that the Jews are a nation.

A nation of people bound by a common ancestry, a common goal, and is connected to one another via their beliefs and hopes. Unfortunately, this term nation has been corrupted over time to mean patriotism towards a ‘nation’ – though; we all know that patriotism is towards a country. A nation is just that – a nation of people; as in; Cherokee Nation, Apache Nation, etc… This is what the Basis of Being strives for… uniting peoples towards a common goal and maybe give them a common bond.

As stated in a previous paragraph; we are one, but not bound by a religious boundary. We are human, that is all; and this should bind us stronger than the deepest religious philosophy. There are 13 minimum (system) requirements for being of the Jewish faith. The ‘basic’ beliefs of said religion are available anyplace on the web; so I won’t repeat them here. But, of them, two stand out as basic truths; ‘G-d Exists’ and ‘The Messiah will come’.

One thing to note is that those of the Jewish faith, when referring of God, does not include the ‘o’. The written representation of the name is ‘G-d’. This must be noted and respected. The Basis of Being doesn’t require much from you, just that you are human and want to be happy. That’s what it all boils down to really. Are you happy? If not, it may be time to re-evaluate your path in life.

Judaism, though, doesn’t focus on the cosmological, that is considered too abstract for the here and now. They have considered the metaphysical concepts of the nature of God, man, the universe and the grand scheme of things; but there is so much room for interpretation in these matters that it is more often left to the individual to rationalize on his/her own.

Judaism takes into account that these concepts can have multiple opinions, depending on the thoughts and feelings of the individual. Instead, Judaism focuses on the more physical relationships of the religion; man’s relationship with God, the Jewish peoples relationship with God, Israel’s relationship with the Jewish people, and, most importantly, the relationship of mankind with itself.

Definitely, though, they are most concerned with action instead of belief – how one acts towards themselves, God, and the rest of the world. The Basis of Being, as with the general aspect of Judaism is more concerned with actions than with beliefs and metaphysics. It’s, foremost, all about the relationship you have with yourself. Everyone and everything else is secondary, though just as important.

It’s best to work on the ‘within’ before tackling the ‘without’. The Scriptures found within the Torah tells the story of these relationships. There are obligations that these relationships elicit; that according to the Orthodox Jew; are 613 commandments given by God in the Torah, what edicts a Rabbi dictates, and those long-standing customs passed down through the ages of man.

Of these 613 Mitzvot, one stands out the foremost; because it is first, but it also a basic statement of fact according to Judaism; G-d does exist. There is much more to the religion that just this one statement, but it rings so true for those of the Jewish faith, that it is something all Jews believe. On the other hand, the Basis of Being doesn’t wish to confine the individual to a set of rules, or shape the spiritual foundation of that individual, either.

The Basis of Being allows for one to choose whatever spiritual path they choose, or even forge their own. As long as none are harmed along the way everything will literally be all right. More than all of this, though, Judaism is a way of life. From how you should follow your morning to routine, what you wear, how you conduct business, how to groom yourself, whom you can marry, what you can and cannot eat, and one of the most important – how you treat God, your fellow man, and animals.

Many non-Jews, and non-traditional Jews criticize this aspect of the faith…stating that it is too rooted in dogma and tradition to truly be spiritual. But, this is not the case. One may note, that by standardizing the trivial matters of life, it ritualizes them and makes them, in part, take on religious significance. The Basis of Being realizes that people need ritual in their daily lives.

Whether you are a member of the Jewish Nation, or a member of Mensa, you have a daily routine. This is your ritual. You may not be aware of it, but you more than likely do just about all of your daily tasks the exact same way…every day.

The Basis of Being teaches you that your life is your religion, just as much as any other may be your religion. So, your life…anyone’s life…can have religious significance and even be spiritually sound. Judaism may haps is the one of the oldest religions…next to Paganism. But just as Paganism is the root of man’s religion…the Basis of Being states that man is the root of man…

The Basis Of Being supports all beliefs that lead to a prosperous and peaceful lifelong pursuit of happiness for not only ourselves, but those around us.

What is the Basis of Being?

The Basis Of Being is a groundbreaking book broken down into 13 Chapters of 28 Maxims each. Written by Liam Ballinagar & Gamble Leidolf; edited by Corine San Crainte, this wonderful pocket sized guide will change your life forever. With 364 Pearls of Wisdom, you can make but one alteration a day and by the end of 12 months, you might not recognize yourself. But of course your good deeds will have been rewarded and come back to you tenfold. Thank you for considering the Basis Of Being. If you are ready for the Future: CLICK HERE