User talk:Lexaboy

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Tithe Oppression
I noticed the article you created titled Tithe Oppression. Wikipedia does always need new content, but it is not a good place for original research (see WP:OR for more details). If the biblical interpertation is notable within theological circles, and has had material written about it, an ideal solution would be to add those references to the article. And although this is not the best circumstances to meet, do feel free to add a note to the bottom of my talk page, User_talk:TeaDrinker, if I can answer any questions or help with anything. Thanks, --TeaDrinker 06:57, 26 August 2006 (UTC)


 * This is quite new to me. I did not imagine that the work would be refused for being an original. I have been researching the subject of tithing for many years now. This little piece on the Hebrew word "ma'ashaqqah" is probably the least offensive to your rules for 'no original work'. Sounds though like saying, 'if you no one has journeyed to the south pole before then no one should go unless they take someone who has been there before'. Going into the basic building block of words that comprise the Old Testament is getting a little close to the devine mind. That may be too much for secular academics such as those who are the gate keepers of Wikipedia. There is a debate on the tithe doctrine that is onging right now. Has been and will be for some time. This affects millions of Christians who hear on a regular basis that they should give ten percent of their income to the church. You might say that this country was formed by persons fleeing the oppression of state runned churches that wanted their tithes. I do not think myself to be of the sort that you need protection from. Can you judge the merits of the article on its merits alone. Would love to hear from Hebrew scholars on this point. There at least eleven other Hebrew words that are translated oppressions, oppressed, oppress, and oppressor. None of these words have the tithe prefix. This has captivated my imagination. Do you think any of your readers would find it intersting and informative as well? I read some of the other articles submitted under tithing. Looks like the line from Casablanca is appropriate to describe these works. "Gather the usual suspects." Lexaboy 20:58, 27 August 2006 (UTC)
 * It is really less a matter of the merits of the material, and more of where it should be published. A better place to garder critical discussion of your work would be a journal of theological thought.   Wikipedia reports on ideas, new and old, once they are published in reliable sources.  --TeaDrinker 21:19, 27 August 2006 (UTC)