Judaism's GREATEST misconception...... - Page 2

Sandman · May 21, 2003, 22:37

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Originally posted by Vesayen
You mean inheritance by birth?

Its not exclusive..... if others want to become his PR agents, they can join(Judaism always welcomes converts-but dosent activley go to recuirt them) and will be more then welcome(My aunt, whom I love and is devout, is a convert).

Yes, but why should it be inherited in the first place, as opposed to, say, acting like a monastic order, or a charitable organisation? What is it about being "God's PR men" that requires an inheritence component at all?

The idea that being God's PR men is inherited also gives tacit support to other notions of birthright, such as monarchy and aristocracy. "They're God's PR men, as decided by birth, and I'm God's leader, as decided by birth."

Edan · May 21, 2003, 23:07

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[(Judaism always welcomes converts-but dosent activley go to recuirt them)

Well, it welcomes them, but Jewish religious officials try to dissuaded not to convert to Judaism (in order to ensure that those who do convert are serious about it, and that there's no necessity for a non-Jew to convert to Judaism to recieve some reward, like the afterlife.).

Vesayen · May 22, 2003, 09:32

"Yes, but why should it be inherited in the first place, as opposed to, say, acting like a monastic order, or a charitable organisation? What is it about being "God's PR men" that requires an inheritence component at all?"

You said inherit-I didnt..... We dont "inherit" some divine mandate every generation, it is just taught to the children.

You say inherit, thus giving the conotation that it is something physical, and something you would want-while it has no tangible "value", and isnt something most people do want. Do you want to be restricted from eating 90% of the world's food, or laying low for a day and a half a week, for the rest of your life?

"The idea that being God's PR men is inherited also gives tacit "support to other notions of birthright, such as monarchy and aristocracy. "They're God's PR men, as decided by birth, and I'm God's leader, as decided by birth."

So because it is "inherited" it is something bad-but you said inherit, thus giving it a bad conotation..... not I. It isnt inheritance, parents teach it to their children and hope the children embrace it.

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Originally posted by Edan

Well, it welcomes them, but Jewish religious officials try to dissuaded not to convert to Judaism (in order to ensure that those who do convert are serious about it, and that there's no necessity for a non-Jew to convert to Judaism to recieve some reward, like the afterlife.).

I think we have the vaguest details of the afterlife of any religion in the world, and it isnt exsclusive for just us, so that would indead be a poor reason LOL!

Lorizael · May 22, 2003, 09:55

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Originally posted by Sandman
Why on earth should 'God's PR men' be decided via inheritence?

Really, God chose Abraham to be his PR man, because Abraham was supposed to be a very good person or something. And then, well... Abraham had a kid. And his kid had kids. And so on until present day. So now you've got a lot of PR men.

Az · May 22, 2003, 10:09

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What is it about being "God's PR men" that requires an inheritence component at all?

That's god's decision! You dare question him?!

*Throws a lightning orb at Sandman*

Capt Dizle · May 22, 2003, 10:13

I always assumed that after generations of struggle to separate Gentiles from their money, that Jewish thought on intermarriage was simply "why should we bring them into the family and share?"

Vesayen · May 22, 2003, 10:21

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Originally posted by jimmytrick
I always assumed that after generations of struggle to separate Gentiles from their money, that Jewish thought on intermarriage was simply "why should we bring them into the family and share?"

I would ask everyone else to ignore this racist troll, and not comment on his post.

Sava · May 22, 2003, 10:32

@ this thread

Eli · May 22, 2003, 10:38

Excellent disinformation, agent Vesayen. When the time comes, they wont know what hit them.

Did I say that out loud?

Vesayen · May 22, 2003, 10:41

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Originally posted by Eli
Excellent disinformation, agent Vesayen. When the time comes, they wont know what hit them.

Did I say that out loud?

Will you be at the secret meeting today at midnight under the New York Stock exchange?

oops.

Boris Godunov · May 22, 2003, 10:49

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Originally posted by jimmytrick
I always assumed that after generations of struggle to separate Gentiles from their money, that Jewish thought on intermarriage was simply "why should we bring them into the family and share?"

I really hope this is meant in sarcasm or a joke, because if it isn't, you're not just a moron, you're a superdupermoron.

lord of the mark · May 22, 2003, 10:50

i would only point out that vesayens views, while generally consistent with Judaism, represent only one view. In addition to the well-known modern movement (orthodox, conservative and reform) there have been disagreements on many matters throughout jewish history - just as one example, there are certainly many Jews who do believe in afterlife.

However its great that you post your point of view - let a thousand flowers bloom

Az · May 22, 2003, 10:52

I am an atheist jew.

I am a commie, but that's only because I want to take the money of honest working white people.

Sava · May 22, 2003, 10:55

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I am an atheist jew.

Vesayen · May 22, 2003, 10:56

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Originally posted by lord of the mark
i would only point out that vesayens views, while generally consistent with Judaism, represent only one view. In addition to the well-known modern movement (orthodox, conservative and reform) there have been disagreements on many matters throughout jewish history - just as one example, there are certainly many Jews who do believe in afterlife.

However its great that you post your point of view - let a thousand flowers bloom

Oh heh thanks heh.

Just curious, where do you draw your information from the afterlife?

The Torah has less then a handfull of passing references, and everything in the Talmud could be entirley false-since it was written by man(not saying its all false, but how do we know?)

Eli · May 22, 2003, 10:57

And i'm an agnostic Jew.

/me joins Azazel's party.

Az · May 22, 2003, 10:59

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Originally posted by Sava

Jew the nationality, not the religion.

lord of the mark · May 22, 2003, 11:02

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Originally posted by Vesayen

Oh heh thanks heh.

Just curious, where do you draw your information from the afterlife?

The Torah has less then a handfull of passing references, and everything in the Talmud could be entirley false-since it was written by man(not saying its all false, but how do we know?)

anything anyone says could be false - including your beliefs

Im not saying what is true - merely what is part of Judaism. And the talmud is definitely part of judaism.

gunkulator · May 22, 2003, 11:19

Judaism's GREATEST misconception

Easy one.

"In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth."

It was all downhill from there.

Az · May 22, 2003, 11:30

Too easy, gunk.

you know what he meant: "biggest misconception about Judaism".

you meant THAT, right, Vesayen?

1 · May 22, 2003, 11:38

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Originally posted by gunkulator
Judaism's GREATEST misconception

Easy one.

"In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth."

It was all downhill from there.

Hahaha! I wish I though of that.

Vesayen · May 22, 2003, 12:17

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Originally posted by Azazel
Too easy, gunk.

you know what he meant: "biggest misconception about Judaism".

you meant THAT, right, Vesayen?

Of course, poorly worded title in retrospect.

Panag · May 22, 2003, 17:13

Jews hope and pray for a day when there are no Jews, and no need for them.

you just cant leave it can you , .....

Panag · May 22, 2003, 17:21

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Originally posted by Vesayen
"I also get depressed when I walk around Toronto and see posters advertising talks on how to stop Jewish young people from marrying Gentiles. I'm opposed to this for three reasons:"

(1) It's just wrong to put that kind of pressure on your children. People should be able to marry and breed with whomever they want, free of religious interference (this counts for everyone, not just the Jewish faith)."

The way we see it, who else will be here to be God's PR agents if there are no Jews left?

"(2) This creates a lot of prejudice against the Jewish community because it looks to most people (even though it isn't in most cases) as if they are good enough to live in the same community as Jewish people but not good enough to court their sons and daughters."

My parents would be dissapointed if I didnt marry a Jew, but they wouldnt hate me.....

(3) I find racial purity to be a repugant and nazi-like ideal, and one that has no basis in scientific fact."

NOT AT ALL IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM is that whats going on... it has NOTHING to do with superiority or inferiority. We understand that the rules God gave us are hard for most people-you arent expected to do them, or looked down for not doing them, those rules dont apply to you at all! Jews only mary Jews to try to keep that message alive-it has NOTHING to do with someone not being good enough-I wish I could stress this stronger then I can through typing it on some message board. It has NOTHING to do with racism-Jews dont think they are better then anyone else.

more stupid remarks targeted ones again to a certain people , ....