Ben, >The Orthodox answer was basically "by holding fast to our laws and traditions, and >not changing". The Reform answer was basically "by holding fast to our beliefs and >adapting them to the context in which we live".
The Catholic church has undergone a similar change, especially under Pope John Paul. There were many that were not pleased when he became Pope. He understood the theology of Christianity and began a movement, so to speak, within the church to reflect that. Many of our older brothers and sisters (not as in nuns) remember the older church and it's strict adherence to rules versus understanding what Christ was trying to say to us. I like the church much more now than when I was younger. part of it is age, but I think a greater part of it is the church's attitude. A lot of the cranky old priests are gone now and there's a youthful and hopeful sense to the church. Michael Corrigan Programmer Endora Digital Solutions 1900 Highland Avenue, Suite 200 Lombard, IL 60148 630-627-5055 ext.-136 630/627-5255 Fax ----- Original Message ----- From: Braver, Ben To: CF-Community Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 1:23 PM Subject: RE: Egypt: Land of the Gods Beth- this is why I'm a Reform Jew. My daughter had a Bat Mitzvah - not known in Orthodoxy. She wore a Tallit (prayer shawl) and Yarmulke. She chanted from the Torah. This post is *not* critical of Orthodox traditions. Please note that in the Christian world, there was a little something called the Protestant Reformation and a number of denominations formed with a broad liberal to Conservative span. You still have the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox variants of Christianity. Saw a fascinating video in a class at Temple once. Recall the question being asked "how have we managed to survive all these years?". The Orthodox answer was basically "by holding fast to our laws and traditions, and not changing". The Reform answer was basically "by holding fast to our beliefs and adapting them to the context in which we live". I think this implies though that Orthodox Judiasm is more focused on laws and compliance, and less on theology, with Reform somewhat the reverse. I try not to feel "inferior" to Orthodox Jews who hew to the mitzvot. I must say, though, it bothers me that the Orthodoxy (particularly in Israel) tries very hard to not only make me feel that way, but to say I am not really a Jew. -Ben > -----Original Message----- > From: Beth F [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Friday, April 05, 2002 12:25 PM > To: CF-Community > Subject: Re: Egypt: Land of the Gods > > > <sigh> yes, it does get sticky here. > > If your daughter grew up and decided she wanted to wear a > yarmulke, would > you think that was wrong too? > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Michael Dinowitz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "CF-Community" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Friday, April 05, 2002 11:13 AM > Subject: Re: Egypt: Land of the Gods > > > > >Then you aren't raising your kids with sexist values. I > think its good > > >because it gives them more options. > > But by definition I am. I tell Moshe to put on his > Yarmulka, something > Hinda doesn't have to do. I don't dress Hinda in pants nor > short dresses due > to the laws of modesty. Moshe has to stand by the side when > Hinda and Judith > light Shabbos candles. I do observe differences based on > gender as defined > in Judaism. I just don't think they're 'wrong'. > > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ Your ad could be here. Monies from ads go to support these lists and provide more resources for the community. http://www.fusionauthority.com/ads.cfm Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
