Judaism AMA

[BrightShinyGirl]

Most Jews don't know they're in a cult and don't know anything about atheists except the stereotypes Judaism spreads.

There are lots atheist Jews. (I'm one of them!) What culturally-Christian atheists don't get about Judaism is that it's not a belief like Christianity.

It's a set of stories about our history and things we do because they're what Jews have always done. It's an ethnicity, a religion, and a culture all rolled into one!

Part of the reason that Christianity and Islam are so fucked up is because they borrowed Jewish scripture without understanding its history or its context.

 

[John_von_Neumann]

I have nothing against those privately practicing their faith or religion. It's up to the individual to find their happiness in whatever way suits them best. But religious conservatism and fundamentalism has no place in modern, decent society.

 

[Politruk]

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[BrightShinyGirl]

But it's true that you use the blood of gentile babies to make matzoh, right?

That's a the "Blood Libel"--a lie that historically was used to justify slaughtering us. The stories about why the Jews deserve to be killed change over time. The antisemites always come up with new ones.

 

[Politruk]

That's a the "Blood Libel"--a lie that historically was used to justify slaughtering us. The stories about why the Jews deserve to be killed change over time. The antisemites always come up with new ones.

Never gets old!

 

[AnomalyLady]

I have nothing against those privately practicing their faith or religion. It's up to the individual to find their happiness in whatever way suits them best. But religious conservatism and fundamentalism has no place in modern, decent society.

How do you define “privately practicing?”

 

[John_von_Neumann]

How do you define “privately practicing?”

That which doesn't attempt to convert me, legislate religion, or otherwise force a religious view or practice on others.

 

[icanhelp1]

The Nazis and Hitler did lots of bad things in addition to the Holocaust, so using them as a point of reference is not inherently antisemitic.

However what does get my back up is using words like "genocide" to refer to the war in Gaza. It's intentionally hurtful and inflammatory. Criticize Israel all you want, but don't call us Nazis.

What happened Oct 7th rightly opened up the gates of hell. We wouldn’t stand for it and neither should Israel.

 

[Lance_Castro]

That which doesn't attempt to convert me, legislate religion, or otherwise force a religious view or practice on others.

Good luck with that.

The Great Commission requires Christians to spread the Good News of Salvation , Forgiveness and the Promise of Eternal Life through giving your soul to Jesus.

Satan has the same deal, but with more fun.

Mooslams have Virgins lined up like Dallas Cheerleaders.

Everyone has a Special Offer and a Quota.

 

[DeluxAuto]

What happened Oct 7th rightly opened up the gates of hell. We wouldn’t stand for it and neither should Israel.

It was an attack against Israel and has fuck all to with us, traitor.

 

[BabyBoomer50s]

I have nothing against those privately practicing their faith or religion. It's up to the individual to find their happiness in whatever way suits them best. But religious conservatism and fundamentalism has no place in modern, decent society.

Wtf? What’s wrong with people of faith practicing it openly and proudly?

 

[icanhelp1]

Thank you for the thread. I have one thing that has been on my mind. As a fellow Jew, not practicing at the moment, I would like your opinion.

Eric Swalwell called Trump, “America’s Hitler” last weekend while promoting the Resist 47.

Do you think we need to control our use of “Nazi” or “Hitler?” Do you think it minimizes the Holocaust?

Swalwell is an attention seeking reprobate.

 

[icanhelp1]

It was an attack against Israel and has fuck all to with us, traitor.

It does have fuck all to do with us. Israel is an ally.

 

[AnomalyLady]

There are various rituals, nothing to worry your pretty little head about.

Whatever that means

 

[icanhelp1]

No, Poland was just one of the places where death camps were constructed. And these were not deportations because the victims were taken from one place under Third Reich jurisdiction and put into another place under Third Reich jurisdiction.

At no time did the supposed 'deportees' ever leave Nazi jurisdiction. Therefore they were never deported.

Off topic a little The NY Times covered up for Hitler and his crimes against humanity.

 

[icanhelp1]

That's a the "Blood Libel"--a lie that historically was used to justify slaughtering us. The stories about why the Jews deserve to be killed change over time. The antisemites always come up with new ones.

Don’t encourage him!

 

[Politruk]

It does have fuck all to do with us. Israel is an ally.

But Jewish-Americans owe no loyalty to Israel, none at all. It is not their country.

 

[icanhelp1]

But Jewish-Americans owe no loyalty to Israel, none at all. It is not their country.

Kind of like African Americans owe no loyalty to Africa. African Americans and Jewish Americans are Americans.

 

[JohnEngelman]

People all over the world have been hating on jews for thousands of years.

Any chance it might be you and not us that are the issue?

No. Hatred of Jews used to be religious bigotry. Now it is resentment of Jewish intelligence, success, and prosperity. Jews are fine people.

 

[BrightShinyGirl]

Good luck with that.

The Great Commission requires Christians to spread the Good News of Salvation , Forgiveness and the Promise of Eternal Life through giving your soul to Jesus.

Satan has the same deal, but with more fun.

Mooslams have Virgins lined up like Dallas Cheerleaders.

Everyone has a Special Offer and a Quota.

Except the Jews. Conversion is possible, but we discourage it.

 

[BrightShinyGirl]

Whatever that means

I'm curious what @Lance_Castro was saying. He's deleted the posts you were responding to, so I can't follow the thread back to find out what his original comment was.

 

[DeluxAuto]

It does have fuck all to do with us. Israel is an ally.

So is Ukraine, Canada, Greenland, and Puerto fucking Rico.

What's your point? And how are they an "ally" when we have a very unfair balance of us sending them billions every year and they receipticate jack shit?

 

[AnomalyLady]

I'm curious what @Lance_Castro was saying. He's deleted the posts you were responding to, so I can't follow the thread back to find out what his original comment was.

Nothing really. Lance stuff. He was replying to me asking John about what he meant by private worship.

 

[Justplainjeff]

I'll start. Are there any poor Jews?

Yes! Take my word for it. We are NOT all wealthy. After 36 years of working in the IT field, my wife and I are comfortable, but not what would be considered rich.

 

[Politruk]

Wtf? What’s wrong with people of faith practicing it openly and proudly?

Faith is a vice, not a virtue.