Boron Elgar wrote:
>
> On Thu, 01 Apr 2004 12:48:38 -0500, Ben > wrote:
>
> >\ If I want to know the perspective of Islam I'll ask one of their
> >clerics - not a University Professor or a journalist or some scholastic book).
> >
>
> Which Muslim sect's clerics would you consult, as that could make
> quite a difference in reply. And of course, withouth a central
> religious authority, Imam's are judges unto themselves and you might
> get 7 different answers from inquiring of 7 of them. All ulama have
> the right to issue judgements, and though not legally binding, there
> are those who shop around for an interpretation that appeals to them.
>
> When you look for perspective on Jewish law, do you seek
> interpretations of the various Chasid sects, or perhaps Orthodox,
> Conservative, or Reform rabbinates? Do you feel that one is superior
> to another for some reason?
>
> Why do you assume that no one who has attained professorial rank is
> capable of answering religious doctrine questions?

I apologize if I offended anyone with my opinion about the glass of
milk. That's how I feel, but I certainly did not mean to offend
*anyone*. I don't pretend to be religious or understand the rituals
involved, to each their own, my only sentiment was about someone
castigating a woman who gave a teenager a glass of milk.

nancy