Re: post

Michael Savoia (msavoia@ns1.asa-net.or.jp)
Tue, 29 Apr 1997 14:50:01 +0900

Yoel
> But Judaism is in a large part based on the teachings of man and
> always was. All religions are. Even Christianity is. If every
> Christian were to pick up a bible and start living it as God
> commands, well-
>
> First they would become vegetarians, since Adam & eve were.
> Maybe they would run around naked for a short while too.
> Well, by the time they got to Noah, they would begin eating meat.
> They would kill rebelious children... And all this before they even
> got to the New Testament commandment of cutting off your hand or
> giving away your posessions or drinking poison.

> You get the picture? All religionists use reason to filter out the
> ludicrous parts of their religion (I would say except when the
> ludicrous parts add to their sense of superiority), and in this
> Judaism is no different from other religions. They all pick and
> choose.
>

Savoia
I see what direction you're coming from. Anyway I was just taking a
moment to treat Judaism the same way we treat Christianity on this
list. (The issue of errancy/inerrancy of the Bible should apply
equally to the two religions, I think). I'm sure that's valid topic
material.

>Yoel
> Also, as far as not being able to perform ceremonies that are
> commanded forever goes, the Jewish view is: You can only do it as
> God provides. If God has taken the temple away... well, then it is
> humanly impossible to perform temple sacrifices.

Savoia
That statement above completely satisfies my curiosity.

> Yoel concluded:
> Well, that is my final word on Judaism until July at least. Wild
> horses couldn't drag another word out.

Savoia
Look out :-) I've said that before and had to eat my words. Sooner
or later a comment or question will come up which will snatch your
tongue out from between your biting teeth!

Cheers,
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Michael Savoia
msavoia@iac.co.jp