Recent content by Desert Rose

Interesting topic! what interests me in that regard is the progress and development of faith's practical application - in other words, how to keep up with the times without falling for temporary trends, "chaff". Coming from Reform( progressive)Judaism into Christianity I definitely want to...

Lulav and Yonah, thanks for calm words of wisdom and support of what's right and standing for godliness in treatment of women- and men, too. His phrase 'hard for men to learn to be nurturing" is a terribly offensive thing to say to all men that are raising kids, working as nurses, child...

WHAT????????????hope you are not being deliberately insulting here....

oh, our Visie must be watching the current crop of runners for president. Fully agreed with the assessment. :D

Good thread!! Wish blessings and fast healing to Anisavta. You know hot liquids tend to actually help in heat.So do hot peppers. There is a whole science behind it , activates heat receptors on our tongue- sends signal to the brain to cool yourself off , so you sweat a bit. Hot...

Wait , if the idea( unplugging the fridge) will gain popularity and help people feel pious you will see the usual and very common practice of hiring Arabs to do the job ( keep refilling the icebox with ice, that is) :D

That can work sometimes, but also it can not, depends. Then you won't see not only the person's posts, but replies to him or her, and in many cases the normal flow of the thread , it won't be making sense to you anymore. Debates online are a special beast, isn't it :D

good point!

I never felt the need ,personally, nobody aggravated me to the point of considering the ignore option in 5 years here. If some need to use it, sure, that's what its for :)

Three strikes and out is a great idea, giving the power to moderate and ban to everyone (everyone can start a thread) is NOT. Oh , trust rme, it isn't. Hope mods won't do that. Essentially that will rob the topics out of any alternative opinions, will take away the edge and make discussions...

I say - lets start selling tickets, yonah. 50$ if preordered, 60$ at the gate. Group rates,etc. all sales are final.

Oh, Hosiyya, sorry, maybe I didn't express myself well. I do agree with you on much regarding limitations of on line relationships and , specifically, friendship. What I do believe, however, is that people can have a good friendship with others that they are separated physically from for...

Hoshiyya, Your view is really peculiar and rather odd, not shared by many, but was interesting to read anyway. Appreciate the exchange.

yes, but why take his words as universal wisdom? How about just good for certain congregation, for certain timeframe. His words are not halacha for mine....

well,great point, we all - and MJ should jump right on it, IMHO- should avoid the sadly predominant in many Xtian circles manner of debates "my way or the highway" and adopt more Jewish approach to answers and religious study. Google anything and you would get many opinions of different...