12 reasons why giving up Judaism has improved my life

[FormorJew]

1) Being able to eat whatever I want
2) Being able to get more work done on the Shabbas
3) Being able to learn about science
4) Being able to get a girlfriend
5) Being able to watch movies
6) Being able to support gay marriage
7) No more crappy yeshivas (Jewish schools)
8) No more worrying about pleasing God
9) No more guilt by not pleasing God
10) No more praying
11) No more fasting
12) No more *hitty holidays.

[Observer]

13) No more silly hats?

[James The Brit]

hoorah.

Logic > Thin air (God).

[needlr]

I'm also Jewish, and think the theology and restrictions are absolutely ridiculous, and am pretty secular, aside from my one little restriction of not eating pig.

This restriction, which is grounded in nothingness, is something I keep as a connection to my community and to my upbringing, so basically for purely sentimental reasons. But despite how liberating giving up certain aspects can be, Judaism is also my family heritage, and keeping a small connection is enriching for my individuality.

In some ways, being a part of something (cultural not religious) can be nice. Unless you're totally libertarian and believe that total freedom will make you happier. If that's the case, please stay away from society

[Hamata k]

(26-10-2011 05:17 AM)needlr Wrote:  I'm also Jewish, and think the theology and restrictions are absolutely ridiculous, and am pretty secular, aside from my one little restriction of not eating pig.

This restriction, which is grounded in nothingness, is something I keep as a connection to my community and to my upbringing, so basically for purely sentimental reasons. But despite how liberating giving up certain aspects can be, Judaism is also my family heritage, and keeping a small connection is enriching for my individuality.

In some ways, being a part of something (cultural not religious) can be nice. Unless you're totally libertarian and believe that total freedom will make you happier. If that's the case, please stay away from society

Asking us to stay away from your community brings a smile to my face, A very evil smile full of terrible thoughts and plans that are all intended to achieve "Maximum Fun". I like having fun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eZw0Bk_DLA