Humanism [Split]

[thesummerqueen]

Yes please

So you're like Chomsky, Judaism is a culture with religion tacked on the side?

Er...sure...lol, I'm not really knowledgeable about philosophy (YET!) so I couldn't compare without a little research, but from my own standpoint - yes. Although I'd say that the culture evolved because of the religion, and then they both sort of took a life of their own.

I suppose one of the easiest examples to give would be the "culture of learning" that people raised in Jewish households are "subjected" to, or encouraged in. Learning is highly esteemed - there is no idea that you should just accept what your rabbi tells you...or even your parents. You are indeed allowed to question, to argue and debate (Hey, Abraham argued with God, right?) The stereotype of Jews becoming doctors or lawyers or other professions that require inordinate amounts of schooling isn't around for no particular reason. That's not to say that there aren't obviously many intelligent non-Jews...but you never hear about any Jewish 'rednecks' do you?

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btw, Voidikins...when are you going to tutor me in all these philosophical matters?