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MyMission

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23. Actually I'd call it Torah study

Reply to Duncanpup (Original post)

Fri Apr 16, 2021, 10:40 AM

Apr 2021

We Jews read the Torah (the 5 books of Moses) in a scheduled order every year.

Last week we all read Shemini, which is Torah Portion: Leviticus 9:1-11:47.

During our reading and study we discuss different aspects from year to year.

One thing that has always informed and impressed me during this process is that WE change from year to year even though the text does not; how one understands or interprets the portion this year is different from prior or future years. That's the beauty of our "book club" because we're serious about it.

The Christians don't do this, and have a much larger selection of bible to get through.
So I wouldn't even call them a book club. A fan club, perhaps.

Your post did make me laugh and certainly has a large degree of truth, but I needed to give a serious answer too.

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What do you call a book club that's been reading same book for years still hasn't figured it out [View all] Duncanpup Apr 2021 OP

Okay, that one is very good (n/t) PJMcK Apr 2021 #1

That's my favorite one FoxNewsSucks Apr 2021 #2

That one was funny! Diamond_Dog Apr 2021 #3

I wouldn't limit to the evangelical persuasion or even the christian cults..... erronis Apr 2021 #4

Well yes, but in terms of American society it certainly works. GoneOffShore Apr 2021 #8

That was great!! tiptonic Apr 2021 #5

I had a feeling it was something like that. Verrrrry good. niyad Apr 2021 #6

Stealing! Mine now! GoneOffShore Apr 2021 #7

May I put this ony fb page? JPPaverage Apr 2021 #9

You go for it Duncanpup Apr 2021 #12

Church going reQublicans won't like this, I'll have to tell them. KS Toronado Apr 2021 #10

They keep skipping over the good parts. paleotn Apr 2021 #11

Most of them don't read or live it, just use certain quotes for effect.. lark Apr 2021 #13

As if any of them actually read books... LymphocyteLover Apr 2021 #14

Ooh ooh let's do Muslim jokes next Loki Liesmith Apr 2021 #15

Right? mahina Apr 2021 #31

It is not that they have not figured the book out. The Jungle 1 Apr 2021 #16

When one's theology has to be twisted to match one's ideology, then it's not a religious position. sop Apr 2021 #21

It is called cafeteria style Christianity. The Jungle 1 Apr 2021 #30

Oh yeah, we feed 'em alright - processed foods full of high fructose corn syrup, Backseat Driver Apr 2021 #26

We aren't even feeding them that crap. Hungry children is way to common The Jungle 1 Apr 2021 #29

I like it! I'll probably use it! Buckeye_Democrat Apr 2021 #17

Well said! (nt) Paladin Apr 2021 #18

I KNEW where you were goin' with that! Upthevibe Apr 2021 #19

Oh, I thought you were going to say... Hugin Apr 2021 #20

Damn, that is spot on! Thanks, Duncanpup. MLAA Apr 2021 #22

Actually I'd call it Torah study MyMission Apr 2021 #23

Boring unless BoringUsername Apr 2021 #24

If you're partaking to relieve boredom, you're doing life wrong, LOL! Backseat Driver Apr 2021 #27

Okay, I guess we know where you're going to end up.. Permanut Apr 2021 #25

The Republican Party reading one of those little pocket booklets containing the Constitution. KY_EnviroGuy Apr 2021 #28

Oh my gosh. Just read this and burst into laughter! 7wo7rees Apr 2021 #32

hahaha demtenjeep Apr 2021 #33