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Not technically a "god", but give it go if you want. What makes YHWH a greater god than Confucious? Originally Posted by CuteOldGuy

Confucius sayings subject to ridicule, but my man Solomon, he no fool!

You shut the fuck up, pig breath!
Also, I rescind my offer to leave based upon trusting you to make any donations - fuck you.
Offer still stands for other, more intelligent posters than Yssup -shouldn't be too hard to find - he doesn't even recognize his own friends. Originally Posted by Jewish Lawyer

You're a lying, self-promoting sack of shit. Again, you are NOT representative of our people ... Not even the fringe of our people who don't come close to our level of hypocrisy.

Shall I continue, "brother?"

Great discussion Whiny. You're quite the theologian.

when you're not on your knees sucking off vagrant bus riders, that is!

You're a lying, self-promoting sack of shit. Again, you are NOT representative of our people ... Not even the fringe of our people who don't come close to our level of hypocrisy.

Shall I continue, "brother?" Originally Posted by Yssup Rider

Give it your best shot - your method of representing our people hasn't won many people over to our side, either.

COG, I'm not good at comparative religion - what does Buddha believe in?

The fact is, JL, there is nothing that proves your god is any more important than anyone else's, or no god, for that matter. I'm not an atheist, but come on, YHWH supported genocide, infanticide, fratricide among other detestable practices. And this is the guy who demands you make refugees of thousands of families who have lived on a certain parcel of real estate for 2000 years, because YHWH wants your people to have it? Seriously, that's bullshit.

But I can answer the Buddha question. In fact, I was in line at a pizza place right behind the Buddha. I heard him tell the clerk, "Make me one with everything."

The fact is, JL, there is nothing that proves your god is any more important than anyone else's, or no god, for that matter. I'm not an atheist, but come on, YHWH supported genocide, infanticide, fratricide among other detestable practices. And this is the guy who demands you make refugees of thousands of families who have lived on a certain parcel of real estate for 2000 years, because YHWH wants your people to have it? Seriously, that's bullshit.

But I can answer the Buddha question. In fact, I was in line at a pizza place right behind the Buddha. I heard him tell the clerk, "Make me one with everything." Originally Posted by CuteOldGuy

Oh, that guy - surely you believe YHWH is better than him?
Anyway, it is a matter of belief. Each item you refer to as detestable has its own explanation, but I'm assuming you understand them but don't buy it.
Anyway, the land is ours.

Give it your best shot - your method of representing our people hasn't won many people over to our side, either. Originally Posted by Jewish Lawyer

It is not my intention to gain followers for Judaism. People are entitled to their own religious beliefs ... It says so in the fucking constitution. First fucking amendment.

Our people do not need representing in this forum.

and I am particularly disappointed if others think that your views are those of all Jewish people.

You're a hypocrite and a blasphemer.

It is not my intention to gain followers for Judaism. People are entitled to their own religious beliefs ... It says so in the fucking constitution. First fucking amendment.

Our people do not need representing in this forum.

and I am particularly disappointed if others think that your views are those of all Jewish people.

You're a hypocrite and a blasphemer. Originally Posted by Yssup Rider

You are an asshole who has no friends. Additionally, people are well aware of the spectrum of beliefs the Jewish people hold.
If you are ashamed of fucking girls for money and it conflicts with your religious beliefs, then why don't you stop, dickhead?

You are an asshole who has no friends. Additionally, people are well aware of the spectrum of beliefs the Jewish people hold.
If you are ashamed of fucking girls for money and it conflicts with your religious beliefs, then why don't you stop, dickhead? Originally Posted by Jewish Lawyer

I'm actually unaware of the various specific beliefs that Judaism adheres to. However, since I'm not Jewish, it's not a big deal to me.

Towards the idea of religious beliefs and prostitution though, how do you personally reconcile what we do in the hobby with your religious beliefs? I was under the impression that Judaism generally forbids prostitution or adultery (assuming you're married?) as well?

I'm actually unaware of the various specific beliefs that Judaism adheres to. However, since I'm not Jewish, it's not a big deal to me.

Towards the idea of religious beliefs and prostitution though, how do you personally reconcile what we do in the hobby with your religious beliefs? I was under the impression that Judaism generally forbids prostitution or adultery (assuming you're married?) as well? Originally Posted by jbravo_123

I was referring to the divergent political opinions of Jewish people.

Abraham married Sarah and Hagar - who am I to judge him? That covers polygamy. I see nothing that specifically prohibits prostitution.

From Wikipedia:
Prostitution in Israel is legal, but organized prostitution in the form of brothels and pimping is prohibited
An organization calling itself the Task Force on Human Trafficking claims that every month, men in Israel visit brothels up to one million times.[10]
The sex trade in Israel generates up to $2 billion in revenue a year.

I was referring to the divergent political opinions of Jewish people.

Abraham married Sarah and Hagar - who am I to judge him? That covers polygamy. I see nothing that specifically prohibits prostitution.

From Wikipedia:
Prostitution in Israel is legal, but organized prostitution in the form of brothels and pimping is prohibited
An organization calling itself the Task Force on Human Trafficking claims that every month, men in Israel visit brothels up to one million times.[10]
The sex trade in Israel generates up to $2 billion in revenue a year. Originally Posted by Jewish Lawyer

So is polygamy acceptable in Judaism? (I'm honestly curious about that)

From this, it seems to say that Prostitution is generally not allowed in Judaism?

http://www.myjewishlearning.com/life/Sex_and_Sexuality/Jewish_Approaches/Prohibited_Sexual_Relationship s/Prostitution.shtml

Especially given that Judaism follows much of the teachings from the Old Testament of the Bible, which also seems to look down upon Prostitution?

It's interesting that Indy prostitution is legal in Israel, but organized prostitution (of course, what does organized mean?) isn't. However, that doesn't speak to necessarily how prostitution is viewed in Judaism as a whole - or are you saying that since Israel ok's it, Judaism generally ok's it?

So is polygamy acceptable in Judaism? (I'm honestly curious about that)

From this, it seems to say that Prostitution is generally not allowed in Judaism?

http://www.myjewishlearning.com/life/Sex_and_Sexuality/Jewish_Approaches/Prohibited_Sexual_Relationship s/Prostitution.shtml

Especially given that Judaism follows much of the teachings from the Old Testament of the Bible, which also seems to look down upon Prostitution?

It's interesting that Indy prostitution is legal in Israel, but organized prostitution (of course, what does organized mean?) isn't. However, that doesn't speak to necessarily how prostitution is viewed in Judaism as a whole - or are you saying that since Israel ok's it, Judaism generally ok's it? Originally Posted by jbravo_123

It is actually very complicated and depends on who you are asking. Why don't you visit a Temple and also go to amazon.com and order some books on the subject. Unlike Yssup Rider, I welcome new members.

It is actually very complicated and depends on who you are asking. Why don't you visit a Temple and also go to amazon.com and order some books on the subject. Unlike Yssup Rider, I welcome new members. Originally Posted by Jewish Lawyer

Interesting. Given that prostitution is indeed such an old profession, it doesn't surprise me that some lines of thought in Judaism would be more accepting of it. Really, intolerence of prostitution is more of a modern belief.

I don't plan on converting, but I always do like discussing religious views with people I'm an Atheist myself, so it always fascinates me to learn why people believe the way they do (and helps me on my curiosity on why -I- can't bring myself to believe in a deity).

The land is not "yours", JL. It was stolen from its rightful owners under the color of law and compassion.

I realize it's there now, and not much can be done to restore it to its rightful inhabitants. But God did not give you that land. European money and American force gave you that land. The Palestinians need to get over it. They are not getting it back, even though it was stolen from them. Just like the native Americans here need to get over so much of their land was stolen, and won't be returned.

If one were a conspiracy theorist, one might think that settling the Jews in the midst of Muslims on traditional Muslim land would be a good formula for promoting perpetual war, and the profits derived therefrom. But that is what a conspiracy theorist might think. Not me.

But don't go off on on some "god" that entitled you to that land. He, She or Whoever does not care about that. That land was taken illegally, and by force. Maybe Israel should pay reparations to the Palestinians, and be done with it.