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Not in orthodox synagogueThey aren't?
Not in Orthodox synagogue what?Not in orthodox synagogue
Men and women are not togetherNot in Orthodox synagogue what?
That's correct.Men and women are not together
... except when everyone there is talking anyway,...To focus on Torah
Are you effended by my questionThat's correct.
I've never been effended in my life.Are you effended by my question
I'm disappointed in youI've never been effended in my life.
Did you purposely not respond correctly to my question because you were effended?
So it was because you were disappointed?I'm disappointed in you
Out of curiosity, how does mixing the genders interrupt Torah focus at the Synagogue?To focus on Torah
I'm not sure what the other poster is referring to when he says Torah study, but sneaking glances at the ladies is not conducive of the proper mindset needed for prayer.Out of curiosity, how does mixing the genders interrupt Torah focus at the Synagogue?
What happens if you're a homosexual surrounded by those of your own sex, whilst studying Torah?I'm not sure what the other poster is referring to when he says Torah study, but sneaking glances at the ladies is not conducive of the proper mindset needed for prayer.
Again, studying Torah is not really done in the synagogues I attend, I'm talking about prayer.What happens if you're a homosexual surrounded by those of your own sex, whilst studying Torah?
Have you ever visited a Synagogue where people pray in confinement in order to maximize their focus?Again, studying Torah is not really done in the synagogues I attend, I'm talking about prayer.
I'm not sure what they do, as its not a very common problem and I'm not a Rabbi who has to deal with those issues. But I'm sure its dealt with.
If by confinement you mean separation of genders, than yes, every day.Have you ever visited a Synagogue where people pray in confinement in order to maximize their focus?
Is that a punishmentSo it was because you were disappointed?
Well, I hear you, but its going to make conversation for you even more difficult than it already is.
No, that's the reality. If you will always get disappointed at people, who will you talk to?Is that a punishment