Ok can we stop. Chaim has said last week that he doesnt like this and that it embarrasses the forum. Me and dexter did not want to respond but we must uphold jewish values and defend our religion. Their is no reason to continue.
Yes, I think we should all stop. This is not helpful. I doubt that my misgivings about the way people talk on here will really change anything anyways.
However, Downwithislam should know that I happen to be Jewish. I'm Israeli even. (born and raised in the USA though). I have Jewish values. Just because I don't hold to the Torah She'Baal Peh does not mean I'm not Jewish. I think I have valid reasons for not following the Oral Law.
And when other Jews, on this forum, make it seem as if theirs is the only "right" way...it tends to upset me. Because I know, that pretty much 80% of the time, those that seem to think theirs is the only right way...are following tradition without taking the time to really research things, or think things through.
I personally hate it when people, Jews, Christians...whoever, decide they believe something just because everyone else believes it...or just because Rabbi so and so, or Pastor so and so said something.
We all have minds of our own. If we actually used them, good things might happen.
But if you are going to listen to a particular Rabbi, didn't Rabbi Kahane say that those who cannot debate, defame?
So if anyone would care to take this off the list and debate me on the issue (Without being ugly, and without being insulting) I would be more than happy to.
But since our overall goals are the same...here at least, we should agree to disagree on this issue and there should be peace and unity among us.
P.S.
Thanks for letting me know I'm a genius Scriabin. LOL