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Gothmog

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1. I am Jewish and it is my belief that this issue does not apply to my faith

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Thu May 10, 2018, 12:41 PM

May 2018

While the Torah and Talmud are both ancient, Jewish scholars have had no trouble reconciling science and the Jewish faith. I love the fact that Judaism encourages the asking of questions and the reject of blind dogma.

I found a faith that fits me. YMMV

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The Recurring Problem with Understanding Science [View all] MineralMan May 2018 OP

I am Jewish and it is my belief that this issue does not apply to my faith Gothmog May 2018 #1

That's great! You can keep up with science and maintain your faith. MineralMan May 2018 #2

Depends on your version of Judaism. Voltaire2 May 2018 #7

I also think the huge problem with reading the Bible, PoindexterOglethorpe May 2018 #3

There are different ways to read the Bible. MineralMan May 2018 #5

There is reading, and there is understanding what is read. guillaumeb May 2018 #9

You're on the right track. Act_of_Reparation May 2018 #4

Yes, absolutely. MineralMan May 2018 #6

Straw is relatively inexpensive. guillaumeb May 2018 #8