tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004436662131906365.post2282136146146210350..comments2023-10-30T23:47:11.780+08:00Comments on Towards a Rational America and an Enlightened Judaism: (Not) Born This WaySecular Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03355591007995127097noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004436662131906365.post-61019372500377739902013-01-22T12:02:00.504+08:002013-01-22T12:02:00.504+08:00Harvey,
Good point. Misplaced pride is indeed bli...Harvey,<br /><br />Good point. Misplaced pride is indeed blinding. Aside from religion and nationality this is especially the case for those who are born into wealth and privilege and have no feeling or regard for those who aren't so fortunate. Maybe I'm being oversensitive, but I think that the slogan of a nearby upscale shopping mall "It's all about living the good life" Secular Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03355591007995127097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004436662131906365.post-36483069307260774832013-01-21T23:25:46.797+08:002013-01-21T23:25:46.797+08:00It seems interesting to me that the "pride&qu...It seems interesting to me that the "pride" that results in most people "born" into the faith of their choice is in direct contradistinction to the teachings of Christianity and yours and our (yours and mine) common Jewish backgrounds. Pride is a sin under both of these Abrahamic traditions (and I wouldn't be surprised if the Quran says something similar). Nevertheless, itHarveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10797750710657979526noreply@blogger.com