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Who is a Reformed Samaritan. No animal sacrifices outside Jerusalem’s Temple?




Who is a Reformed Samaritan

Unlike what most people usually think, Reformed Samaritanism isn’t Rabbinical Judaism, Orthodox Samaritanism, Evangelical Christianity, nor Sunni Islam. Instead, it is an inclusive version of the ancient Hebrew faith; one in which Moses five books [and it’s Ten “Laws”, or “Commandments”] are the final and supreme theological authority.
As is written: “Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you”- Deuteronomy 4: 2, King James Bible.
But, if focused only on Moses five books of Torah, in what sense can Reformed Samaritanism be considered to be “inclusive”? It is so due to the fact that, although not recognizing them as equally inspired as Moses Law, Reformed Samaritans consider the remaining holy books (Hebrew prophets, Gospels, Talmud, Quran, Kabbalah, etc) to be useful and practical “expository literature”-- religious explanation that is particularly attuned to address the individual needs of the different racial, social, and cultural backgrounds.
And the net result of the former perspective is that the theology that characterizes Reformed Samaritans can be best summarized by the following allegory: “Push away [with your left hand] any Jewish, Samaritan, Christian, or Muslim religious tenet that denies, contradicts, or undermines the Word of God uttered by our master Moses; But bring close to you [with your right hand] any Jewish, Samaritan, Christian, or Muslim tenet that recognizes, establish, and/or enforces the Divine truthfulness of Moses original teachings”.
And how can a man [or a woman] know if he is a Reformed Samaritan? It’s really easy! You see, no matter what race [or creed] this man belongs to, he becomes a Reformed Samaritan the very moment he rallies enough intellectual honesty to publicly acknowledge the fact that Divine Judgment consist of forcing each man to “reap” the same “fruit” he has previously “planted” (“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life”- Galatians 6: 6-8, NIV Bible).
How does a Reformed Samaritan goes about making the former acknowledgment? He publicly utters the following confession: “I bear witness that no other theology is greater, more just, more truthful, nor more meaningful than “Sowing and Reaping” (also known as “measure for measure”)-- The final triumph of Goodness over Evil; The Divine Law by means of which the Creator [blessed be He] guarantees to reward each man with the same measure of kindness [and justice] such man has freely [and willingly] bestowed upon his fellow creatures; and to punish that man with the same measure of evil [and injustice] he has freely and willingly bestowed upon his fellow creatures (without ever repenting from it). Amen”.

 

Beware of falsehood, as the illusion that flatters [and exalts] our ego is dearer to us than ten thousand truths! ”

 

 

No animal sacrifices outside Jerusalem’s Temple?

Talmudic Judaism claims that, after Jerusalem’s Temple was finally built, no animal sacrifices would ever be accepted by God, unless offered at such holy location [therefore, until the Temple is rebuilt, neither Jews nor gentiles are allowed to offer animal sacrifices].
But if so, them why would God [while the Temple was still standing] seem to be pleased with the sacrifice offered [at high seas] by the gentile sailors traveling with Jonah? As is written: “Then THE MEN FEARED THE LORD EXCEEDINGLY, AND OFFERED A SACRIFICE UNTO THE LORD, and made vows”- Jonah 1: 16, KJB.
If no sacrifices are to be made outside Jerusalem’s Temple, then how come Elisha says “Go in peace” to Naaman, right after the latter manifests his desire to go back to his own land, in order to start offering sacrifices to The LORD?
As is written: «And Naaman said, “Shall there not then, I pray thee, be given to thy servant two mules' burden of earth? FOR THY SERVANT WILL HENCEFORTH OFFER NEITHER BURNT OFFERING NOR SACRIFICE UNTO OTHER GODS, BUT UNTO THE LORD”… And he [Elisha] said unto him, “GO IN PEACE”»- 2 Kings 5: 17-19).
If no sacrifices to God are to be made outside Jerusalem’s Temple, then why would the Lord promise there would be an altar for Him in the land of Egypt? As is written: “In that day shall five cities in the land of Egypt speak the language of Canaan, and swear to the Lord of hosts; one shall be called, The city of destruction. IN THAT DAY SHALL THERE BE AN ALTAR TO THE LORD IN THE MIDST OF THE LAND OF EGYPT, and a pillar at the border thereof to the Lord”- Isaiah 19: 18-19, KJB).
And why would God promise to accept the sacrifices made by the Egyptians (presumably made at the latter altar)? As is written: “And the Lord shall be known to Egypt, AND THE EGYPTIANS SHALL KNOW THE LORD IN THAT DAY, AND SHALL DO SACRIFICE AND OBLATION; YEA, THEY SHALL VOW A VOW UNTO THE LORD, AND PERFORM IT”- Isaiah 19: 21.
Finally, if no sacrifices are to be made outside Jerusalem’s Temple, then why would God favourably accept the bull sacrifice (or “burnt offering”) made by prophet Elijah (a Hebrew believer) while contending with the false prophets at Mount Carmel? As is written:
«AND ELIJAH TOOK TWELVE STONES, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob… AND WITH THE STONES HE BUILT AN ALTAR in the name of the Lord… AND HE PUT THE WOOD IN ORDER, AND CUT THE BULLOCK IN PIECES, and laid him on the wood… AND IT CAME TO PASS AT THE TIME OF THE OFFERING OF THE EVENING SACRIFICE [thereby implying that, in the eyes of God, Elijah’s sacrifice at Mount Carmel was as worthy as the evening sacrifice offered at Jerusalem’s Temple], THAT ELIJAH THE PROPHET CAME NEAR, AND SAID… “LET IT BE KNOWN THIS DAY THAT THOU ART GOD… AND THAT I HAVE DONE ALL THESE THINGS AT THY WORD”… Then the fire of the Lord fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice... »- 1 Kings 18: 31-38, King James Bible.
Notice how the former passage clearly states that Elijah’s actions [which included offering an animal sacrifice away from Jerusalem’s Temple] were done “BY THE WORD OF GOD” (meaning that they were made in full agreement with God’s will! )

 

When it comes to religion, Reformed Samaritanism is brutally pragmatic, teaching the following:

(1) “The tree can be known by it's fruit” (in other words, what people do, is far more important than what they claim to believe, as God’s religion is “results oriented”);
(2) “All mountains point toward the heavens” (meaning that God dwells wherever lofty and noble moral standards are exalted);
(3) “It doesn't matter which side of the mountain you choose to hike, as long as you make it to the top” (in other words, to become kind, humble, and honest is far more important than having “the right theology”, or “the right religion”)

 

 

 

 

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