Mark K.

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  • in reply to: Becoming Jewish #35793

    Mark K.
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    You might be considered Jewish by the Reform Jewish Movement, who indeed take BOTH patrilineal as well as matrilineal considerations. I have a question for you: You have finished University and still listen to your mum? What did you learn there? Respecting one's elders is admirable, but as an educated woman you shouldn't let that stand in the way of your self betterment. Involve yourself in learning and you will find your own path. What matters is what's in your heart. PS: Maybe it's time to contact your gram?

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    Name : Mark K., Gender : M, Religion : Jewish, City : San Francisco Bay Area, State : CA Country : United States, 
    in reply to: Christians at my Jesus-free wedding? #37240

    Mark K.
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    So Peter, you think that 7 billion people are not praying to God correctly? It must be comforting to you that you are right and the rest of the world is wrong. Is that your final answer? Sorry, Pete. You are wrong for being intolerant of other people's beliefs. Educate yourself.

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    Name : Mark K., Gender : M, Religion : Jewish, City : San Francisco Bay Area, State : CA Country : United States, 
    in reply to: Cemetery stones #40063

    Mark K.
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    In the Jewish religion, the purpose is to leave a marker that the grave has been visited. Usually, three stones are left, but I believe that is only a custom, not a law.

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    Name : Mark K., Gender : M, Religion : Jewish, City : San Francisco Bay Area, State : CA Country : United States, 
    in reply to: Jews and animal sacrifice #47092

    Mark K.
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    The short answer is that animal sacrifice was practiced during the time of the Temple in Jerusalem. Since the Temple's destruction in 70 B.C. and the absence of the High Priests, animal sacrifices and many other customs were abandoned. Why? Without the Temple, priests around there saw wasn't a need for sacrifices. In modern times we use a roasted lamb shank bone.

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    Name : Mark K., Gender : M, Religion : Jewish, City : San Francisco Bay Area, State : CA Country : United States, 
    in reply to: Holocaust doubters… #34204

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    I have yet to encounter such a person. If I did, I would respond vehemently. People who hold that opinion need to be educated, not hated.

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    Name : Mark K., Gender : M, Religion : Jewish, City : San Francisco Bay Area, State : CA Country : United States, 
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