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PinkFridge
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Mon, May 15 2017, 2:03 pm
zaq wrote: | Wouldn't this still be the case if you were a devout Christian? |
Of course a non-Jew can attain feelings of close connection. But
- from the Torah: Banim atem la'Hashem Elokeichem.
- from Pirkei Avos, 3:18: Chaviv odom shenivra b'tzelem...chavivin Yisrael shenikriu vanim laMakom.
(And everyone should read what I snipped. Non-Jews are chaviv, valuable, and with endearment it was made known to them that they were created in the image of G-d.)
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amother
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Mon, May 15 2017, 2:47 pm
I work for an organization that services all types of people. When I hear the stories of some of the people who apply for our help, I feel so grateful to be part of a community where I know that I will never be left stranded. I would never be left living on the streets with no where to turn to. If ch"v I would ever lose everything, I know I can just call up my local Rabbi and I would be helped in minutes.
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amother
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Mon, May 15 2017, 3:48 pm
I was actually asked a few times why I am still frum. My xdh is otd and prior to that we had a pretty nasty experience by some frum people. Hence the question.
Before being asked this I would have never thought of anythig different.
I'm just happy being frum living with Hashem in my life. Having shabbos. Being part of a community.
Imagine living a life without having Hashem to hold on to?
There is so much beauty and toichen in a frum torahdik lifestyle
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imasinger
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Mon, May 15 2017, 4:07 pm
Other peoples and faiths also have meaning and beauty.
But this one is mine.
There are many things I love, but one of the biggest is this.
To my knowledge, it's the only one that both provides structure for the parts of life that lie beyond human comprehension, and wiggle room. Other faiths that have such structure don't say "eilu v'eilu."
Of course, the answer I would give in OP's stated situation would depend on the age of the child.
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Laiya
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Mon, May 15 2017, 4:08 pm
zaq wrote: | Wouldn't this still be the case if you were a devout Christian? |
Sure, non Jews can have a relationship with G-d.
But our understanding of Hashem, and of the world, and of our role in it, and of our relationship with Him, is different.
Not to mention, Torah introduced the world to the concept of monotheism--as well as morality--and is the precursor to all monotheistic religions.
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