Oral Law Assignment
Zach Weissman

"Leviticus 19:11- "Do not deceive one another
I relate very strongly to this mitzvah. My goal in life is to believe as few false things and as many true things as humanly possible. Like a Mormon, I try to bring others along with me for this journey (hence the fun facts). Along with conveying as many true things as possible, I try to dispel as many false things as possible. This includes the belief in a creator. I know this might not fly too well, but i  genuinely believe that by dispelling the belief in god, I am doing society a favor. I interpret this mitzvah as a call to action to stop deceit in the form of religion. I encourage those of you who feel similarly to join me in my pursuit of truth. d

I chose this photo because it depicts two people helping one another. There is no supernatural incentive, no divine intervention, just two people doing the right thing. The quote on the image further explains its purpose. God is a driver of hate, a fear monger-er, and an all powerful Kim Jong Un. Without him we are free to be kind, compassionate, and logical, regardless of beliefs or heritage. f

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