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sarameg - May 17, 2008 7:56:34 am PDT #7500 of 10001

I get it more when it is doctrine, though...well, I was raised very liberal quaker: whyyyyy caaan't wee chaaange thaaaat???? It's not faaaaiiiiir.

But it is the bitter grumps that bug me. And yes, this is just for proxy. I'm standing in.

Actually, if someone asked me to be actual godparent, we'd have to have a very frank conversation before I agreed.

Hil R. - May 17, 2008 8:01:46 am PDT #7501 of 10001

Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l

Interesting discussion. The closest tradition Jewish equivalent to a godparent would be the sondek, who's the person who holds the baby during the bris, and I know plenty of guys who'd do anything to avoid being that.

Tom Scola - May 17, 2008 8:26:36 am PDT #7502 of 10001

Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.

The cold I have is kicking my ass. It's beautiful outside today. I walked around for a little, and now I'm ready for a long nap.

Pix - May 17, 2008 8:37:33 am PDT #7503 of 10001

We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie

The Jewish high school I worked at was pretty liberal about most issues, but there was an enormous divide within the community about inter-faith marriage. It's such a hot spot for many because of the ethnic/Chosen Ones aspect of being Jewish. There was real rancor between those who belived inter-faith marriage enhanced a Jewish community and those who believe it risked destroying it. One rabbi in particular, who was generally pro IF marriage, said it was fine so long as the non-Jewish spouse would convert and the family promised to raise their kids Jewish. That got really uncomfortable when he cornered one of my department members (who is Christian and had just married a Jew) and tried to convince her that she must convert for the good of their future children. Very awkward for her since he was also one of her bosses, indirectly.

Nilly - May 17, 2008 9:17:03 am PDT #7504 of 10001

Swouncing

Skipping and poking my head for a second to post that, according to the Buffista Calendar, today is Vortex's birthday.

Happy birthday, Vortex! With lots of wishes for a great day and a wonderful year!

Pix - May 17, 2008 9:20:15 am PDT #7505 of 10001

We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie

t waves to Nilly

Have you been enjoying the 60-year celebrations?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, VORTEX!

Jesse - May 17, 2008 9:24:09 am PDT #7506 of 10001

Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Happy birthday, Vortex!

Sheryl - May 17, 2008 9:38:26 am PDT #7507 of 10001

Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"

Happy Birthday Vortex!

Hil R. - May 17, 2008 9:41:39 am PDT #7508 of 10001

Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l

Happy Birthday, Vortex!

Jesse - May 17, 2008 9:43:39 am PDT #7509 of 10001

Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Oh, and go lisah! (This weekend is the big ride, right?)

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