On Thu, 01 Apr 2004 13:35:46 -0500, Nancy Young
> wrote:

>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


Nancy, you certainly did not offend me with the story. I found it
lovely and touching. What a wonderful mother that woman must have
been.

I was responding to what I felt was quite an attitude of religious
chauvanism by the OP.

I attended orthodox synagogues all through childhood and chedar 3
times a week while growing up. I know my way around the rules, but to
me, kindness and goodness are the most important parts of any
religion.

Boron