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To: Tom Clarke who wrote (792081)	7/22/2025 5:17:33 PM
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Answer by Fredric Brown, 1954 Dwar Ev ceremoniously soldered the final connection with gold. The eyes of a dozen television cameras watched him and the sub-ether bore through the universe a dozen pictures of what he was doing. He straightened and nodded to Dwar Reyn, then moved to a position beside the switch that would complete the contact when he threw it. The switch that would connect, all at once, all of the monster computing machines of all the populated planets in the universe – ninety-six billion planets – into the super-circuit that would connect them all into the one super-calculator, one cybernetics machine that would combine all the knowledge of all the galaxies. Dwar Reyn spoke briefly to the watching and listening trillions. Then, after a moment’s silence, he said, “Now, Dwar Ev.” Dwar Ev threw the switch. There was a mighty hum, the surge of power from ninety-six billion planets. Lights flashed and quieted along the miles-long panel. Dwar Ev stepped back and drew a deep breath. “The honor of asking the first question is yours, Dwar Reyn.” “Thank you,” said Dwar Reyn. “It shall be a question that no single cybernetics machine has been able to answer.” He turned to face the machine. “Is there a God?” The mighty voice answered without hesitation, without the clicking of single relay. “Yes, now there is a God.” Sudden fear flashed on the face of Dwar Ev. He leaped to grab the switch. A bolt of lightning from the cloudless sky struck him down and fused the switch shut.

To: Tom Clarke who wrote (792081)

7/22/2025 5:18:40 PM

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Best put Ghislaine on suicide watch.

Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will meet with Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s co-conspirator, to explore whether she is willing to disclose information about others involved in child sex crimes.

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To: Tom Clarke who wrote (792081)	7/22/2025 8:10:03 PM
From: Maple MAGA	3 Recommendations Recommended By isopatch Mick Mørmøny Tom Clarke Respond to of 793895

From ChatGPT. Below is a synthesis of 20 commandments, rules, and precepts derived from the core moral and ethical teachings of: The Old Testament (Tanakh / Torah) The New Testament The Qur’an The Talmud (Jewish Oral Law & Rabbinic teachings) This list blends the common ethical, legal, and spiritual values of all four traditions into a concise and representative moral code. These are not direct quotes but paraphrased principles harmonized across the texts. Synthesis of 20 Commandments, Rules, and Precepts Believe in One God, the Creator of all, who is just, merciful, and sovereign. (Torah: Deut 6:4, Qur’an: 112:1-4, NT: Mark 12:29, Talmud: Berakhot 33b) Do not worship idols or associate partners with God. (Exodus 20:3-5, Qur’an 4:48, NT: 1 Cor 10:14, Talmud: Sanhedrin 63b) Honor your parents, show gratitude and care for family. (Exodus 20:12, Qur’an 17:23, NT: Eph 6:2, Talmud: Kiddushin 31a) Do not murder; respect and preserve human life. (Exodus 20:13, Qur’an 5:32, NT: Matt 5:21-22, Talmud: Sanhedrin 57a) Do not steal; uphold the rights of others to their property. (Exodus 20:15, Qur’an 5:38, NT: Eph 4:28, Talmud: Bava Kamma 94a) Speak the truth, avoid false witness, slander, and gossip. (Exodus 20:16, Qur’an 49:12, NT: Eph 4:25, Talmud: Arachin 15b) Do not commit adultery; honor the sanctity of marriage. (Exodus 20:14, Qur’an 17:32, NT: Matt 5:27-28, Talmud: Sotah 4b) Treat others as you wish to be treated; love your neighbor. (Lev 19:18, Qur’an 4:36, NT: Matt 7:12, Talmud: Shabbat 31a) Care for the poor, orphans, widows, and strangers. (Deut 10:18, Qur’an 2:177, NT: James 1:27, Talmud: Ketubot 50a) Practice justice and fairness, especially in courts and commerce. (Deut 16:20, Qur’an 4:135, NT: Luke 11:42, Talmud: Sanhedrin 32a) Be humble and avoid arrogance and pride. (Micah 6:8, Qur’an 31:18, NT: James 4:6, Talmud: Sotah 5a) Repent sincerely and seek forgiveness for wrongdoing. (Psalm 51, Qur’an 66:8, NT: 1 John 1:9, Talmud: Yoma 86a) Guard your tongue; avoid malicious speech and bearing grudges. (Lev 19:16, Qur’an 49:11-12, NT: James 3:5-10, Talmud: Arachin 15b) Keep your word; honor vows and be trustworthy. (Num 30:2, Qur’an 16:91, NT: Matt 5:37, Talmud: Nedarim 8a) Observe rest and spiritual reflection (e.g., Sabbath, prayer). (Exodus 20:8-11, Qur’an 62:9-10, NT: Mark 2:27, Talmud: Shabbat 10b) Seek knowledge and wisdom as paths to understanding God. (Prov 4:7, Qur’an 20:114, NT: Prov 1:7 quoted in NT, Talmud: Pirkei Avot 4:1) Avoid envy and covetousness, be content with your blessings. (Exodus 20:17, Qur’an 4:32, NT: Luke 12:15, Talmud: Avot 4:1) Give charity (tzedakah/zakat) and be generous with your means. (Deut 15:7-11, Qur’an 2:267, NT: Matt 6:2-4, Talmud: Gittin 7a) Be patient and persevere in the face of trials and injustice. (Job 1:21, Qur’an 2:153, NT: Romans 5:3-4, Talmud: Berakhot 5a) Act with love, mercy, and compassion, for these are divine traits. (Exodus 34:6, Qur’an 21:107, NT: 1 Cor 13, Talmud: Sotah 14a) This code avoids theological contradictions and instead emphasizes shared values: monotheism, morality, justice, humility, charity, truthfulness, and compassion. Let me know if you'd like this reframed for a particular audience, e.g., children, secular use, or interfaith dialogue.