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Natter 71: Someone is wrong on the Internet

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Hil R. - Dec 07, 2012 12:20:39 pm PST #3522 of 30001

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

I was wondering at the idea of proselytizing Jews. It never struck me as something where they were actively pursuing recruits (unlike Mormons, who practically offer signing bonuses), but couldn't think of a reason why they wouldn't be.

Jews don't proselytize. The general belief is that converts should really want to become Jews -- traditionally, they should be turned away three times, and if they keep saying, "No, whatever you say, I really do want to be Jewish," then you know they really mean it.

Tom Scola - Dec 07, 2012 12:43:42 pm PST #3523 of 30001

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

Jews don't proselytize.

What's the term for the people who first ask if you're Jewish, and if you say yes, then proselytize you?

Connie Neil - Dec 07, 2012 12:45:31 pm PST #3524 of 30001

brillig

then you know they really mean it.

Whereas Mormons can twist a "Well, it does sound kind of nice" into a commitment to wear the mystical underwear and pay the tithing.

Connie Neil - Dec 07, 2012 12:45:54 pm PST #3525 of 30001

brillig

What's the term for the people who first ask if you're Jewish, and if you say yes, then proselytize you?

assholes?

edit: I'm not a fan of any religion that attempts to convince you that you need to change the way you relate to the divine. That's between you and whatever mystic entity you perceive.

Steph L. - Dec 07, 2012 1:00:58 pm PST #3526 of 30001

I look more rad than Lutheranism

the mystical underwear

It wasn't until after the election that it even occurred to me to image-google the mystical underwear.

I was a little disappointed it wasn't more mystical.

Connie Neil - Dec 07, 2012 1:02:43 pm PST #3527 of 30001

brillig

I was a little disappointed it wasn't more mystical.

there are some holy symbols embroidered in various places, but not a single one of them has a red S on the chest.

Well, Romney's may have.

brenda m - Dec 07, 2012 1:03:23 pm PST #3528 of 30001

If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

I know, right? It sounds like something that might be kind of awesome and yet, not so much.

Jesse - Dec 07, 2012 1:04:00 pm PST #3529 of 30001

Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

I enjoyed the semi-scandalized discussions about times when Ann Romney was probably not wearing The Garments.

Poor Homer is shaky on his legs tonight, which I weirdly hope is from a seizure today, because that should mean it gets better through the night. I'm starting to think next weekend will be It, though.

Suela, there's no way, right?

I have wine. And chips.

erikaj - Dec 07, 2012 1:05:01 pm PST #3530 of 30001

Always Anti-fascist!

Well, I don't know...it magically lets me decide that the mission boys aren't that cute. That's kind of mystical.

erikaj - Dec 07, 2012 1:05:59 pm PST #3531 of 30001

Always Anti-fascist!

Aw, Jesse, sad about Homer!

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