@wealthy_barber I hope you find a way to change gears, but keep driving. Your voice is very valuable in our society. Best wishes to you and your family, and to all your friends.
@shabboshouse@bentziavtzon Both in the haggadah and HFL, there is no reason to be disturbed by "maschil b'gnus;" after all, it is "mesayem b'shvach," and it's an honest story.
@HassanRIsmail@ddebow I don't think we are disagreeing that much! I am saying that the issue is caused by indecent people, not lack of understanding of others' religion/culture. If every human being behaved with basic decency, this wouldn't be happening.
@HassanRIsmail@ddebow I think lots of people are indecent, but I don't go shooting their community centres or places of worship. That's my point. Interfaith dialogues attract very decent people, which is why I'm doubtful that they'll make a difference.
@HassanRIsmail@ddebow With respect; should my decision not to fire shots at another place of worship depend on whether I understand their faith and culture? It is simply something a generally decent person does not do, regardless of how well I understand other faiths.
@bentziavtzon Over time, shluchim learn to distinguish between abuse and need. We often err (correctly so) on the side of generosity of spirit, and each shliach needs to own that without falling into resentment.
@LaibelWeiner R' Laibel, I understand your discomfort. But this is quite simple. For your point to be valid as a religious critique, it has to have a source in Halacha. By all means, please provide one. If you just meant to share your subjective opinion, we don't have to discuss it. GCT!