> My understanding of Jewish theological teaching (which is > sketchy at best!) is that while God is the ultimate > authority, Man must participate in decision-making > processes, and so must seek knowledge and ask > questions.� >
Well, the Jewish idea is that God began the creation of the Earth, but it is up to people to complete it. So that seeking for knowledge is a way to participate in that perfecting of creation. Also, one of the highest purposes people can put themselves to is to study God's words (and, since Jews never agree on anything, debate the meanings of those words endlessly...) In Judaism, faith is never blind. Tom Beck www.prydonians.org www.mercerjewishsingles.org "I always knew I'd see the first man on the Moon. I never dreamed I'd see the last." - Dr Jerry Pournelle _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
