Divine involvement, miracles and interpretation
Peace, Your Honor,
Continuing your column on divine involvement in the world and miracles today, I have a rather interesting issue that I have not been able to find a scientific explanation for.
We (at least I) witness many cases where fires occur, whether it’s a car fire or a house fire,
As a result of the fire, everything was completely burned, and only the sacred utensils remained unharmed.
How can this be explained?
Isn’t this a visible miracle?
There are plenty of examples of evidence of this on the internet, and I personally know of one or two cases on a personal level,
Whether it’s about holy books that came out unscathed, or about tefillin.
For example, you can see the following articles:
https://www.hidabroot.org/article/233791
https://www.kikar.co.il/israel-news/418100
And there are many more like that.
Thanks in advance!
I have no idea. This requires a comprehensive statistical test against objects made of similar materials found in similar places. Only after there is such reliable data can we discuss.
Answer to my own question
I think I found one that is worthy enough (with the help of our friend CHAT GPT who helped come to conclusions)
The answer:
A combination of factors can be attributed to this phenomenon.
One possibility is that Torah scrolls, tefillin, and holy books are made of materials that are less flammable than the other materials burned in the fire. For example, Torah scrolls are made of parchment, which is a type of animal skin that is more fire-resistant than paper or wood. Similarly, tefillin are made of leather and parchment, which are also relatively fire-resistant.
Another possible factor is storage conditions. For holy items such as those mentioned above, there are often strict rules regarding how they should be handled and stored. These rules may include keeping the books in a specific location, such as an ark. These methods may help protect the books from damage during a fire.
Another factor is the behavior of the fire. Fires can be unpredictable, and their behavior depends on various factors, such as the availability of fuel, the rate of fire spread, and the intensity of the heat. In some cases, the fire may not have reached the area where the sacred objects were stored, or the objects may have been protected by other objects that absorbed the heat and flames.
Finally, it is also possible that some people may view the survival of these sacred objects as a miracle or an act of divine intervention. Jewish tradition contains stories of sacred objects that miraculously survived fires, floods, and other disasters. These stories may serve as a source of comfort and inspiration to people who have experienced loss due to fire or other catastrophes, and may not be supported by scientific evidence.
In conclusion, while there are cases where sacred objects have survived fires, there are also cases where they have been damaged or destroyed. The survival of these items can be attributed to a combination of factors, including the materials used, storage conditions, and the nature of the fires.
There is a picture of a spaghetti strainer sitting on a shelf that was left standing on the remains of a collapsed building wall
Flying Spaghetti Monster believers posted it to show the hand of providence
You can search their Facebook page I think
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