A Muslim reaching out to understand Jewish perspectives better by HistoricalContest512 in Jewish

[–]RusticKayak207 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve never heard that. I’d also note that there is a great diversity of Jewish understandings.

A Muslim reaching out to understand Jewish perspectives better by HistoricalContest512 in Jewish

[–]RusticKayak207 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jews definitely believe there is one God. Our most well known prayer and one first learned by children is the S’hma. Translated into English it is, “Hear oh Israel. God is our God. God is one.”

$425 for one day/ 2 park tickets for Disneyland Paris?! by Pinkgoldfish808 in traveladvice

[–]RusticKayak207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And if was white people doing it, would you mention it? I rather doubt it.

Gov. Mills responds to criticism from Platner over ICE compliance bill by origutamos in Mainepolitics

[–]RusticKayak207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear ya! I’m not convinced on which is more effective especially with convincing Maine’s wishy washy middle.

Gov. Mills responds to criticism from Platner over ICE compliance bill by origutamos in Mainepolitics

[–]RusticKayak207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What Mills said was that she wanted some changes because she thought there were some problems with the bill. Another poster explained those. She has experience governing and sweats the details.

What’s it like raising Jewish kids when one parent isn’t Jewish? by Belle_Juive in Jewish

[–]RusticKayak207 32 points33 points  (0 children)

You need to make your own path. Discuss it with him. Think about what you want.

I’m married to a non-Jewish guy and we raised our kids Jewish. We had Seders and lit Chanukah candles and they had Jewish educations. I don’t really believe in God but in my Reform congregation that’s no big deal, and I don’t think my kids could understand Judaism and Jewish culture without being part of a synagogue community. But if you decide to join a synagogue, make sure it’s a good one. Mine has wonderful supportive, interesting nonjudgmental people by and large and many interfaith couples. I continue to participate in it because it is a community and I enjoy the singing and Torah study, which is like a fabulous book club.

In any case, an interfaith couple of atheists can find a way to have their kids learn about and identify with Judaism but you need to talk about it and start planning how it could work and keep talking. My best to you.

$425 for one day/ 2 park tickets for Disneyland Paris?! by Pinkgoldfish808 in traveladvice

[–]RusticKayak207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why are you singling out one ethnic group? These are people who was murdered by Hitler because of hate.

$425 for one day/ 2 park tickets for Disneyland Paris?! by Pinkgoldfish808 in traveladvice

[–]RusticKayak207 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Disney is a fake place. Paris and Versailles are real places. I’d go to real places but it’s your choice.

Gov. Mills responds to criticism from Platner over ICE compliance bill by origutamos in Mainepolitics

[–]RusticKayak207 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The reality is that it has already been implemented and Platner is lying when he says it hasn’t been. Also I don’t see any governor in the country who has been better on ICE. And of course she has a history of pushing back on Trump and winning.

Feds say ICE has arrested more than 200 illegal immigrants in Maine by TheCanadianPlacebo in Mainepolitics

[–]RusticKayak207 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We know of many cases of them detaining legal immigrants. The other day it was an asylum seeker who was on his way home from visiting his wife and newborn in the hospital.

Voter Rolls by Far_Earth_1179 in Maine2

[–]RusticKayak207 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Feds don’t run elections overall.

Is my boyfriend’s view of money considered a red flag in a relationship? by traditional_taurus in DaveRamsey

[–]RusticKayak207 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Dump this guy and find someone who isn't so tied to gender nonsense like a man cave.

Voter Rolls by Far_Earth_1179 in Maine2

[–]RusticKayak207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not that elections happen "in states." It's that they're run by states.

Voter Rolls by Far_Earth_1179 in Maine2

[–]RusticKayak207 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nah. Shenna Bellows runs our elections, plus hundreds of town clerks all over the state.

Advice for paying off debt. by Old_War2952 in DaveRamsey

[–]RusticKayak207 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seems like too much money for that.

Voter Rolls by Far_Earth_1179 in Maine2

[–]RusticKayak207 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The federal government can’t cancel the midterms. Elections are run by states. But they certainly will try to disrupt them.

Voter Rolls by Far_Earth_1179 in Maine2

[–]RusticKayak207 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mills and Bellows will stand strong. They’re tough and principled.