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Linda, I thought you were just revvving up :D:D !!

Now Linda, don't be too hard on BB, it is not easy being a Conservadox Jew (I think the Brits use a different term, "British Reform" or some such expression). Lots of rules and Halachic principles to observe, you know. It's only Tuesday, and BB might still be coming off of a tough Shabbas from...

Linda, I would also like to know more about your Jewish background: - Were you Bat Mitzvah ? - Raised Reform or Conservative ? - Read, write Hebrew ? - Pray ? - Read Torah ? Talmud ? Other ? Maimonides ? other Jewish literature ? - MS or PhD in Judaism ? - Rabbinic Ordination ? :D

I think Earl would be a great moderator of the religious sub-forums.

Janz, sorry to hear you got H1N1, I hope you recover quickly. My understanding is the tricky part is related to lung function, so make sure that if you get serious lung problems you go to the hospital, you may need some extra treatment. Please let us know when you are better.

I'm a garden variety engineer, remember Choo Choo Charlie :D !

Actually, Earl's comments brought to mind a suggestion which I have been thinking of for a while. I am also a member of another board which has an interesting policy. One of the sub-forums is an open one where anything goes. The others are more tightly moderated and do not permit any rude...

Oh, a university Prof., no wonder you argue so much (:D) !!

CZ, do you know the cost of typical out-of-state colleges for private or state colleges (in which students are out-of-state) ? I have become quite familiar with this for a couple of reasons. If you are not, I think you are in for a little shock :) !

$16,000 to attend a UC school, best buy in the world !! In other countries it is much more difficult and competative to get accepted into excellent colleges.

Juan23 had started a thread on this book and topic earlier this year: http://www.interfaith.org/forum/the-art-of-war-sun-10845.html#post182785

There are five dangerous faults which may affect a general: 1) Recklessness, which leads to destruction; 2) cowardice, which leads to capture; 3) a hasty temper, which can be provoked by insults; 4) a delicacy of honor which is sensitive to shame; 5) over-solicitude for his men, which exposes...

NA, I know, I apologize if my comment was too harsh. However, if you read that website carefully, I just went back and took a closer look at it, it represents the most conservative of religious belief and would be like asking the opinion of the religious right in the US. They are against...

Wil, most Jews learn nothing about Jesus or John the Baptist in our Jewish education. I have studied literature from other faiths, including Christianity, so I know a little about John the Baptist. But I think if you want some thoughts about John, it might be helpful to provide more...

Chris, no problem, when I read this I realize that you have no idea at all where I am coming from. That is ok, I do not know your perspective either, so we are coming from the same place. I am a Reform Jew, I am on the very liberal end of the spectrum of reform Judaism. The last thing I do is...

Hi NA, speaking for myself only, I am not a big fan of anti-Zionist websites, like the one you linked. I have had many discussions with you in the past, so I do not question your intention in posting this link. But I do think it underlies a certain insensitivity that I have observed in...

Here is the post, CZ, you didn't post to it, but it is an interesting read, especially Vaj's description of Taoist alchemy : http://www.interfaith.org/forum/is-taoism-a-religion-or-11355.html#post195415

Interesting analogy, CZ, on a recent parallel thread, weren't you considering some of the issues around "alchemy" in Eastern belief. Isn't alchemy related to creating gold from other substances :D ?

That is interesting Janz, I have heard alot about UU, I have heard that they do not necessarily accept the Trinity, is that true ? I tried to find that on wiki, but could not do so. I also know they are very accepting of other faiths, and I think that is great. I also agree with you that Poo...

Now there is quite the compliment :D ! Since we are doing some psychoanalysis here, Linda, you know, you are not the first Jewish witch I have known (you should meet my mother-in-law :D, now that sounds like a Henny Youngman joke :D), and I have always got on well with them. You see, in terms...