Ultra-Orthodox Discuss their Rules for the Internet
Apparently, the internet needs rules. Religious rules. Women weren’t even allowed to enter the room. That pretty much sums it up. No need to read on. Well, yeah, you might just in case: Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men attended a rally Sunday at the New York Mets’ stadium on the dangers of the Internet and how to use modern technology in a religiously responsible way. Women were not permitted to attend the meeting at Citi Field in Queens. However, it was broadcast live...
Read MoreArtist Sebastian Errazuriz says Jesus Popsicles are a statement on fanaticism and violence
Sebastian Errazuriz, Brooklyn-based artist, is pointing out the violence of religious extremism with bloody popsicles. Via CNN’s Belief Blog: At a party this weekend celebrating New York Design Week, which begins today, the Chilean-born artist plans to hand out 100 “Christian Popsicles” made of “frozen holy wine transformed into the blood of Christ” and featuring a crucifix instead the tongue depressor that typically hosts the frozen treats, he said. An image of...
Read MoreOrthodox Jews Shun Other Jews for Reporting Child Abuse
Some Orthodox Jews have been shunning others for reporting Jewish child molesters. This is one of those gut-curdling stories. From The New York Times: The first shock came when Mordechai Jungreis learned that his mentally disabled teenage son was being molested in a Jewish ritual bathhouse in Brooklyn. The second came after Mr. Jungreis complained, and the man accused of the abuse was arrested. Old friends started walking stonily past him and his family on the streets of Williamsburg. Their...
Read MoreDon’t like Reddit’s r/atheism community? Just go to r/athiesm
They call r/athiesm atheism for bad spellers but it seems to be another atheist community. Sure, it’s much, much smaller but the conversation is typically more fulfilling. There’s also been the addition of r/GodlessWomen for women concerned about the sexism in other communities. Also, for skepticism, check out r/skeptic. Personally, I don’t think r/atheism (spelled correctly) is that bad. What I mean to say is that there is no more misogyny than you would find in any...
Read MoreOn Putting the Needs of Other People Before Yours
I once stated that I was happy I made my father happy. I sacrificed having a wedding to please my father. My mother convinced me to make him happy. Looking back upon it, it makes me feel as if my feelings are not important. They weren’t that time, anyway. I had a very small wedding. I don’t know if I wanted a big one but I wanted a secular one. I wanted a comedian to perform a very short ceremony followed by a more-casual-than-most type of reception. Since I had to have the Jewish...
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