Religious people: what is your level of observance?

infantrysgirl18 · 02-16-2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GeddyBass2112

I forgot to add my own answer to my own damned thread.

I'm wanting to convert to Judaism, and am in the process of converting. I keep kosher as much as possible, try and attend a local Orthodox synagogue, keep the Sabbath as much as possible and I also try to pray with my siddur (prayer book).

And what made you want to go the orthodox route?

GeddyBass2112 · 02-16-2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by infantrysgirl18

And what made you want to go the orthodox route?

Partially due to the influences I've had from my local Jewish community, which is mostly Orthodox, but also my own personal choices as to how I feel that, if I am to be Jewish, I should practice my faith.

infantrysgirl18 · 02-18-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GeddyBass2112

Partially due to the influences I've had from my local Jewish community, which is mostly Orthodox, but also my own personal choices as to how I feel that, if I am to be Jewish, I should practice my faith.

I know you said you were in the process of converting to judaism but when is all is said and done do you consider yourself orthodox then?

GeddyBass2112 · 02-19-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by infantrysgirl18

I know you said you were in the process of converting to judaism but when is all is said and done do you consider yourself orthodox then?

I consider the Orthodox form of Judaism to best reflect my religious beliefs.

infantrysgirl18 · 02-19-2011, 07:38 PM

So what are you converting from?

GeddyBass2112 · 02-19-2011, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by infantrysgirl18

So what are you converting from?

I was a Baptist Christian.

Neapolitan · 02-20-2011, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla

I'm a little observant, but am aiming to be much more observant.

same here

infantrysgirl18 · 02-21-2011, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GeddyBass2112

I was a Baptist Christian.

So whats the best thing about being a Jew and whats the worst?

Burning Down · 02-21-2011, 04:31 PM

I'm Jewish, but don't really do all the religious stuff. I had a Bat Mitzvah when I was 12 (it's 13 for boys), but that's about it, lol! My family celebrates Hanukkah and Passover but more for the celebration and being with family more than for religious aspects. We're Reform Jews, in case you're wondering. I'm pretty sure I'm also agnostic. I don't think there's just one divine being overlooking all of us. I'm not even sure if there's any at all to be honest.

**Janszoon** · 02-21-2011, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GeddyBass2112

I was a Baptist Christian.

What made you decide to switch religions?

View Poll Results: Your level of observance?
Non-practicing/secular form of religion	20	43.48%
A little observant	3	6.52%
Middle-of-the-road observance	11	23.91%
Strict adherence to religious rules	4	8.70%
Don't know	8	17.39%
Voters: 46. You may not vote on this poll

02-19-2011, 07:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
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02-21-2011, 04:31 PM	#19 (permalink)
Burning Down The Music Guru. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Beyond the Wall Posts: 4,858	I'm Jewish, but don't really do all the religious stuff. I had a Bat Mitzvah when I was 12 (it's 13 for boys), but that's about it, lol! My family celebrates Hanukkah and Passover but more for the celebration and being with family more than for religious aspects. We're Reform Jews, in case you're wondering. I'm pretty sure I'm also agnostic. I don't think there's just one divine being overlooking all of us. I'm not even sure if there's any at all to be honest.