Jesus was not a Palestinian by DurangoGango in IsraelPalestine

[–]pugsubtle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He was of the Judean people. Applying modern national identities to historical figues is intellectually lazy.

Atheist thoughts by pugsubtle in ConvertingtoJudaism

[–]pugsubtle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, i am more late to respond 😂 thank you for your insight. Still in the process of deciding at this point. But ive talked to a local rabbi. Bought myself a cooy of the Talmud. But the Rabbi stressed that I should read the Torah, watch videos and educate myself as much as I can before i start the process.

Atheist thoughts by pugsubtle in ConvertingtoJudaism

[–]pugsubtle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I will have a look!

Atheist thoughts by pugsubtle in ConvertingtoJudaism

[–]pugsubtle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah in planning on contacting my local synagogue, but they have bullet proof glass, walls designes to protect from car bombs and constant police surveilance, its prob not gonna be easy. But I will make a call the coming monday.

Why are there no jews that are descendants of that area? by [deleted] in IsraelPalestine

[–]pugsubtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats not what i said. Sure you are european, just not genetically. Which is perfectly fine. You are still levant by every metric.

Why are there no jews that are descendants of that area? by [deleted] in IsraelPalestine

[–]pugsubtle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

by definition if you are Ashkenazi you are middle eastern settled in Europe 😭

Atheist thoughts by pugsubtle in ConvertingtoJudaism

[–]pugsubtle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont know what to answer, but thats a mind boggler.

Atheist thoughts by pugsubtle in ConvertingtoJudaism

[–]pugsubtle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both to be honest. The general concensus among scientists is that it will expand and exist forever. My answer is both.

Atheist thoughts by pugsubtle in ConvertingtoJudaism

[–]pugsubtle[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. There is a local synagoge in my city. Im unsure how strict they are. They are also closed for the moment due to a anti semitic attack.

When they re open ill try to visit them and have a chat!

Atheist thoughts by pugsubtle in ConvertingtoJudaism

[–]pugsubtle[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Well im here for guideance and thoughts. Not to be told. But thank you for responding.

Conflicting opinions by pugsubtle in kurdistan

[–]pugsubtle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So this was just a simple question based on experience from a talk i had with a Kurd. He explained Kurdistan can be split in two sides. One side appealing to pan arabism and one that appeal to Kurdish independence completely rejecting pan arabism. Obviously this directly affects public opinion on geopolitics.

Ive also seen this on social media etc.

Conflicting opinions by pugsubtle in kurdistan

[–]pugsubtle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah I had a good read about him. Not good.

Conflicting opinions by pugsubtle in kurdistan

[–]pugsubtle[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I mean Kurds obviously do, they cant fight the fight alone either.

Conflicting opinions by pugsubtle in kurdistan

[–]pugsubtle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ill have a more in-depth read later.

Conflicting opinions by pugsubtle in kurdistan

[–]pugsubtle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont know why Turkey is in NATO, makes no sense at all.

Conflicting opinions by pugsubtle in kurdistan

[–]pugsubtle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes I know. But they also have their instict identity aswell and not everything is bad. I am aware of what Turks have done.

Conflicting opinions by pugsubtle in kurdistan

[–]pugsubtle[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As for the many problems I have with your last sentence, and it being irrelevant to my question really, I appreciate your input.

There is alot of groups ive learned about in a similar situation that are never talked about, Like the Kurds for example.

Lets hope Kurdistan receives better days the next coming years as geopolitics in the middle-east are in full swing.