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    Comparing commandments

    Yep.
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    Comparing commandments

    You sure are asking the people here to do a lot of work for you. :smirk:
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    Choosing a rabbi

    What do you mean by "doesn't know what's right"? In regards to what? Needs further explanation...
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    I probably won't find a religion

    I hesitate to offer input, but because I’ve been in your shoes before, I’m hoping you’ll be open to my thoughts. My thoughts are basically this: Religion can be truly rewarding, and it can also represent a host of human values that we all hold dear, but it does not represent the entirety and the...
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    Mystical Experiences in Chassidic Tradition

    Thank you for this. Anything in English, perchance? While I can read Hebrew, my comprehension level is low.
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    Mystical Experiences in Chassidic Tradition

    If I wanted to learn about the personal mystical experiences of the Chassidic masters, the Baal Shem Tov, Rebbe Nachman, etc. where would I go? Are there any books you'd recommend? I'm familiar with Rebbe Nachman and his Likutey Moharan, but I guess what I'm looking for is either a biographical...
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    "Open" Orthodoxy?

    I've met with a couple rabbis, graduates from Chovevei Torah and they are fabulous, passionate, Torah-centric leaders. Someone else in this thread said something similar: their words and works impress me consistently. One of them is R' Shmuly Yanklowitz who I believe is now in Arizona. He...
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    What is Proof of Gods existence to you?

    This is a great thread! I'm loving these answers. I define G!d, first by acknowledging that no human being can define G!d, and that the nature of G!d far transcends man's conception or ability to conceive of it. I can start by stating what G!d, to me, is not. Hashem is not a man, woman, or...
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    What does your Abrahamic religion give you?

    Maybe just Eshet (woman)? I won't knock you for calling me, "hey woman." I want to preface by saying that I view morality in a slightly different way than perhaps many people do. I don't see it as a question of right and wrong, black and white; I see it more as a spectrum, at one end of which...
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    What does your Abrahamic religion give you?

    FWIW, I think icehorse's stance is dualistic but not condescending or pedantic. A genuine sense of curiosity, even if skeptical or suspicious, is fair - but I see a curiosity nonetheless as to the motives behind living a traditionally religious life, when many/most in the modern world gain...
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    Women and Mitzvot

    I totally agree with this. Or, I *would* totally agree with this if I felt that this ruling accurately represents modern Conservative Judaism, which it doesn't. This is only an issue inasmuch as any Conservative Jew actively observes mitzvot. As one myself, I find that most other Conservative...
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    Which is your absolute favorite?

    This. Also, lighting the Shabbat candles. I have yet to experience the feeling of sanctity, of relief, and of everything-is-now-alright-ness anywhere else except for each Friday night, when I close my eyes, place my hands in front of them, and welcome in the sabbath.
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    Studying Islam - Where to begin?

    I loved The Heart of Islam by Seyyed Hossein Nasr -- this book was extremely enlightening and helped me understand the core essence of Islam. I'd also recommend What Everyone Needs to Know About Islam by John Esposito. Karen Armstrong's Islam is also very good but totally dry, and really more...
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    As We Approach The High Holy Days

    Yasher koach. Shana tovah to you all! Wishing you a sweet new year.
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    Conservative Judaism and Process Theology

    Fair point.
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    Influential Muslim Teachers and Imams

    Absolutely! That was kind of my point when I was talking to my coworker. Just because we haven't heard of these teachers and scholars doesn't mean they don't exist. Perfectly said. This goes for extremists of all religions and political causes, I think. Thank you all so much for these...
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    Conservative Judaism and Process Theology

    Thanks, Tarheeler! Looking forward to additional thoughts.
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    Influential Muslim Teachers and Imams

    As-salamu alaykum. :) A coworker of mine mentioned the other day that he wished there was a Rumi-type spiritual leader around nowadays; a modern Muslim thinker that would give a peaceful, universal image to Islam. I told him that there are, and that there are many, but we just don't hear...
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    What was last movie you watched?

    Considering it was a fan-fic film, it was surprisingly EXCELLENT! But, I have been BSG-starved for a while so I will take anything. :)
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    Conservative Judaism and Process Theology

    Happily. I don't know if I'm supposed to PM a mod, or simply state so here, so... Moderator? :)
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