tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275768344368542415.post1960654548812303491..comments2023-10-05T11:24:50.821+02:00Comments on Leisha's Random Thoughts & Ponderings: Another bunch of idiotsLeisha Camdenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04768409807832229050noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275768344368542415.post-73541687886656850632009-06-21T15:43:17.513+02:002009-06-21T15:43:17.513+02:00Hi OTD, thanks for commenting, it's interestin...Hi OTD, thanks for commenting, it's interesting to hear your perspective.<br /><br /><i>This kind of finding loopholes and exaggerated justification for our vices is very common in that world.</i><br /><br />This is definitely my perception.<br /><br />I do understand your point about blaming the rabbis and that's where the fault originally lies. But I'm not sure I agree with it. I don't think I agree with your comparison with North Korea. NK is a very closed society where very little information is available beyond what the authorities offer, so people there don't have a lot of choice - literally - about what information to take in and base their opinions on. But for people living in the western world IMO the situation is different - information is available here, and easily accessible too. So in our part of the world it's more a case of choosing not to access the information. Sure, it can be difficult to access it if you're living in a strict religious setting. But IMO those are difficulties that can be overcome if one chooses to do so. So I don't quite agree with your point there.Leisha Camdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04768409807832229050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275768344368542415.post-18319497676862199692009-06-18T23:56:52.828+02:002009-06-18T23:56:52.828+02:00>orthodox Jews - the really hardcore orthodox o...>orthodox Jews - the really hardcore orthodox ones - are probably the group of religious nutcases that I resent the most.<br /><br />ITA.<br /><br />>Oh, god says that a woman mustn't show her hair? Then just shave it all off and instead wear a gorgeous wig made from, yes indeed, genuine human hair.<br /><br />It's a very good point. It may be some kind of religious hypocrisy that is typical of these people. "God says we can't show our own hair, but that doesn't mean I can't show someone else's hair!" This kind of finding loopholes and exaggerated justification for our vices is very common in that world. Perhaps that's part of the need for rabbis in that world. In theory, most things are prohibited. Rabbis, of course, can find you all the loopholes, so your life is somewhat tolerable. They're kind of like lawyers that way. Of course, they can abuse their power, and there's no need for a lawyer, unless of course you're on trial, which these religious people seem not to realize that they're not (on trial), but somehow, the show goes on.<br /><br />Also, I think it's important to lay most of the blame at the rabbis, preachers and others who are most responsible for all the indoctrination. Most of the followers are mostly victims, and have very little say on anything. It's like condemning North Koreans, when we all know that the ones in charge are most responsible.<br /><br />I find that since I come from that world, I'm still somewhat blind to its faults, so I find it refreshing to hear others' opinions about it. Thanks.OTDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284266882043971891noreply@blogger.com