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Reactions when I tell other Jews that I am a Jewish Atheist
Started this discussion. Last reply by Pat Aug 18, 2011. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Usually nothing.I wonder what the experience of other's have been. (The reason I say Jewish Atheist is that the cultural/ethnic aspects are important to me) Mind you, if I said I had become a Muslim,…Continue
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Pat replied to Joel P Kollin's discussion Reactions when I tell other Jews that I am a Jewish Atheist
Atheist Andrea replied to Joel P Kollin's discussion Reactions when I tell other Jews that I am a Jewish Atheist
"I think it's great that you have your family customs and traditions with being Jewish but understand the science aspect of how the universe formed. I wish I had customs and traditions but grew up in a family that lacked anything traditional.…"
Jedi Wanderer replied to Joel P Kollin's discussion Reactions when I tell other Jews that I am a Jewish Atheist
"I was raised Jewish, had a bar-mitzvah and everything, but i was an atheist before my bar-mitzvah, which i went through because i wasn't given a choice. but getting straight to the point - i have a cousin who told me he was a jewish atheist,…"
booklover replied to Joel P Kollin's discussion Reactions when I tell other Jews that I am a Jewish Atheist
"According to jewish tradition, since the "jewish 1/2" of me was passed down through my Mothers side, I could be a citizen of Isreal if I wanted. I am considered jewish by them. I have an old menorah that was/is an antique…"
Richard Healy replied to Joel P Kollin's discussion Reactions when I tell other Jews that I am a Jewish Atheist
"I heard it said recently that modern editions of the Torah basically come with an admission / disclaimer that none of the stories concern Moses etc are in any sense true or supported by factual evidence.
Really?"
big_dan44 replied to Joel P Kollin's discussion Reactions when I tell other Jews that I am a Jewish Atheist
"My wife is Jewish and she always tells me that a pillar of the Jewish lifestyle is to question one's faith. So, lucky for me, she leaves me the hell alone when it comes to religion. So, I leave her alone when she pulls the "I believe…"
Steph S. replied to Joel P Kollin's discussion Reactions when I tell other Jews that I am a Jewish Atheist
"I guess nothing would be a good reaction -- it's better than a negative one."
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Reactions when I tell other Jews that I am a Jewish Atheist
Usually nothing.I wonder what the experience of other's have been. (The reason I say Jewish Atheist is that the cultural/ethnic aspects are important to me) Mind you, if I said I had become a Muslim, or Mormon, or Catholic, or Baptist etc the sky would start falling!!!!!!!!!! See More
Dr. Terence Meaden left a comment for Joel P Kollin
"Hello Joel. Welcome to this rational world of Internet atheism----a haven of truth and peace, far from the superstitions and fictional god of the masses.
"Well-founded common sense helped by science leads to atheist wisdom."
We…"
Ruth Anthony-Gardner left a comment for Joel P Kollin
"Welcome, Joel! Glad you could join us. :D
Please consider joining a group to meet people and talk about anything that's on your mind, Hang With Friends.
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- At 5:49pm on August 17, 2011,
Dr. Terence Meaden said… Hello Joel. Welcome to this rational world of Internet atheism----a haven of truth and peace, far from the superstitions and fictional god of the masses.
"Well-founded common sense helped by science leads to atheist wisdom."
We invite you to make good friends by joining the busy group "ORIGINS: Universe, Astronomy, Life, Earth, Humans, Religion, Gods, Atheism, Evolution, Darwin..." with 500 discussion topics and 2900 members.
http://www.atheistnexus.org/group/originsuniverselifehumankindanddarwin
Terry
- At 10:26pm on August 14, 2011,
Ruth Anthony-Gardner said… Welcome, Joel! Glad you could join us. :D
Please consider joining a group to meet people and talk about anything that's on your mind, Hang With Friends.
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