(July 15, 2017 at 7:02 pm)Lutrinae Wrote:(July 15, 2017 at 7:00 pm)Tartarus Sauce Wrote: It seems to me that you make sweeping generalizations of people before getting to know them.
I am simply the type of person who sees absolutely no reason for anyone to adhere to any religious beliefs.
(July 15, 2017 at 6:29 pm)Aliza Wrote: But to get back to the point you raised, yes, I do feel better as a person while adhering to my religion. I find that the quality of my life is improved. –And let me take a step back and remind you that I said in my earlier post that Jews believe that Judaism is for Jews. Clearly, Jews are not the only people on Earth, and many other people live happy, full, and meaningful lives utilizing a different (or similar) code of ethics. Just because Judaism is for Jews doesn’t mean that it’s for anyone else, and the quality that we believe that it provides to us doesn’t detract from the quality that other people gain from living other lifestyles.
If you can understand how others live fulfilling lifestyles outside of a religious context, what is it precisely that prevents you from doing the same?
I believe that I live a perfectly valid lifestyle. It's one I'm happy and comfortable with and I'm living my for me, and not for anyone else.
