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Kabbalah

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The Resume

    Mystical Jewish sect
    May be Latinized version of Hebrew word QBLH meaning received or oral tradition
    Based on the Torah and other sacred Jewish writings, especially the Zohar (13th century AD)
    Maintains that God created the universe via 32 hidden paths of knowledge (10 Sephirot or ‘emanations’ and 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet)
    Teaches that each word and letter of the Hebrew alphabet has secret, multiple meanings
    Some followers wear red string bracelets

Why Kabbalah might be annoying:

    Traditionally its knowledge has been restricted to a select few.
    Its esoteric nature makes it hard to clearly define its central ideas.
    It may contradict Old Testament teachings against practicing magic.
    Some of its texts demonize non-Jews.
    Followers claim it has been practiced since Old Testament times, but there is little evidence of this.
    It is rejected by most Jews, except for Hassids.
    Some Kabbalah centers sell overpriced bracelets and bottled water.

Why Kabbalah might not be annoying:

    Although highly mystical, it requires followers to behave morally in day-to-day life.
    It heavily influenced Christianity.
    Some of its teachings resemble Sufism or Islamic mysticism.
    Its secretive nature may have been the result of years of foreign conquest.
    Modern followers such as Madonna have caused a resurgence of interest in it.
    Many believers feel its study should be open to everyone.

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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 24 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 26 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 29 Votes: 58.62% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 25 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 70 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 32 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 28 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 19 Votes: 78.95% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 67 Votes: 65.67% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 456 Votes: 57.24% Annoying