By: Tracy M
Lamonte- That’s a big question, and one I’m certain I cannot adequately answer here. The Judaic tradition allows great room for a deeply personal relationship with God. Not all faiths allow this- and...
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Joshua A.–thanks for chiming in. Like many Mormons (apparently), I also have some of what Krister Stendahl called “holy envy” for the rituals and the sense of a long history in Judaism. I’ve always...
View ArticleBy: Kevin Barney
I second Kristine's recommendation of Steve's book, which is now <a href="http://www.signaturebookslibrary.org/Jews/jewsch1.htm" rel="nofollow">completely online</a>.
View ArticleBy: Joshua A.
Tracy, it’s a good post asking good questions. I addressed only Judaism because those are the family and social circles in which I’ve moved throughout my life, and therefore the only religious...
View ArticleBy: Kevin Barney
Ah, your 10 commandments example reflects a rhetorical device called <em>enallage</em>. See my article on Enallage in the BoM <a...
View ArticleBy: Jacob
Here’s an idea: Let’s focus on teaching them the good things of our own religion!
View ArticleBy: Jacob
Actually, what I mean is that when their young, they need to be immersed in the religion so that they get it into their hearts. After they have ours in their hearts, then we can worry about exposing...
View ArticleBy: Ray
Jacob, one of the hardest parts of parenting for me has been to try to walk the proper balance between teaching my kids to tolerate what only should be tolerated and teaching them to be open-minded...
View ArticleBy: Rick
I also find this topic of great interest. Comment #10 somehow struck a chord with me. I’m a Jewish person with many LDS friends and some family, so I know something about both LDS beliefs and culture....
View ArticleBy: Ray
Thanks for sharing that, Rick. It was said beautifully and eloquently and with a wonderful spirit.
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