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"Never Again"
How Do You Imagine God?
God in America and USA WEEKEND Magazine are partnering to explore Americans' images of God.
How do you imagine God?
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My image of God is similar to Michelangelo's which is portrayed in the Sistine Chapel. A knowledgeable Person whom you know commands respect just by seeing His presence. But also an understanding and compassionate Man who is like the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court,but of Humanity.
My Beliefs
I believe ...
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in the history and tradition of the Jewish Religion and hope someday there will be a lasting peace between Israel and it neighbors
My most powerful moment of belief was ...
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When I was in combat in Vietnam and survived being wounded.
My greatest moment of doubt was ...
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The Holocaust
My spiritual life means...
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believing in one God,justice and equality for all civilized humanity.
The biggest misconception about my faith/belief system is ...
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Is that the Jews were responsible for Christ's death.
My spiritual role model is ...
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Two people of different times. Moses and Lincoln. Both showed great leadership under extraordinary circumstances and met the challenge.
The tenet/practice/teaching I appreciate most about my faith is ...
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There is nothing mystifying about Judaism. It is based on history and tradition.
My Faith History
As a child I believed ...
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Deeply in the Jewish Religion and the presence of God along with the power of prayer.
My spiritual journey has been ...
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Honestly, I have strayed from some of the traditions of Judaism. But I still strongly believe in the Jewish Religion.
I was raised as ...
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a Conservative Jew, which is between Orthodox and Reformed.We observed the Sabbath,attended the Temple and followed Jewish Laws.
Are your beliefs or practices different from your parents? If so, how and why?
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The only difference between my beliefs and my parents is marrying outside of the religion.
If you have children, did becoming a parent change your relationship to faith? If so, how?
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Being a parent did not change my relationship to faith, but it brought another religion into the home.
How I Practice My Faith
Where and when do you practice your faith?
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I try to attend Temple, observe dietary laws, remember my deceased parents and pray for the health and success of my children.
Does your family practice more than one religion or faith? If so, how do you blend the traditions?
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There are two different religions present in this home. We just honor each as they stand.
How easy or difficult is it to live your faith? Why?
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It is really easy to live my faith. However, I have been negligent in that area and there is really no excuse.
In my house, the thing that most represents my faith is ...
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The way my children have turned out. I am very proud of my two boys.They represent all that is right with the world.
The song/book/film that most represents my faith is ...
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The Old Testament is the epitomy of Jewish representation.
Religion & the Public Square
What should be the role of religion in politics?
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The only role I see is that a politician believe in God. Other than that they should be separate as written by the framers of the Constitution.
Should courses about religion be taught in public schools? Why or why not?
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I look at religion as history. I don't think teaching the historical aspects of a religion is a threat.
Should the Bible, Torah, Quran or other religious texts be taught as works of literature in public schools? Why or why not?
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Yes. That's just what they are - works of literature which can knock-down the erroneous barriers which people may harbor.
Is interfaith dialogue important? Why or why not?
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Yes. Understanding other religions and their beliefs takes some of the mystery out of their traditions.
Do you feel comfortable discussing your faith with others? Why/why not?
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No. I just think religion is a very personal matter.
Do you feel that you have a duty, because of your faith, to put your beliefs into action? What are some of those actions?
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I think people should engrave in their minds, "never again," the cry of the Holocaust. Also 9/11, Oklahoma City & the Phelps family should have actions where we know justice has been served. But I can't be more specific.
Are religious beliefs compromised by engaging in politics?
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I have a very, very negative view of politics and politicians. That's the only comment I will make.
Has 9/11 had any impact on your thoughts about religion? Are you more/less interested in learning about other religions? Do you feel more/less comfortable expressing your religious beliefs?
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I want to believe that 9/11 resulted from a radical few. But when I see people killing people of their own kind I find it hard to be sympathetic. I still hold interest in other religions, but do not feel comfortable discussing my religion.
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