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Reproducing or republishing an article, in whole or in part, in any other forum requires permission of the author or the moderator. I do not think that the Torah ever had in mind physical work. The Rabbi's allowed a person to carry a heavy object in a private domain as much as he wanted,even through it was physical work. The act of making a fire from nothing is a creative change in nature. The bible allows you to do that every other day,but limits you on the Sabbath so that you can by taking a passive roll,contemplate and appreciate G-d's involvement in the world.