Category Archives: Judaism

The Glories Of Judaism

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Luke Ford

I grew up a Christian and nobody I knew mocked converts to Christianity. Rather, they were extolled. I converted to Orthodox Judaism and I feel most at home with a crowd that mocks me constantly for my conversion, says I’m … Continue reading →

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Obsession with sin is strictly Christian

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Luke Ford

No other religion has it. I’ve never heard nor even heard or nor read any Jewish sermon against sin. In Reform and Conservative Judaism, there’s virtually no talk of sin and everything Jewish you want to do is applauded. In … Continue reading →

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Jewish Masochism

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Luke Ford

I did not knowingly meet an identifying Jew until I arrived at UCLA at age 22 but I read a lot about Jews and much of it mystified me. In particular, why were so many things identified as Jewish that … Continue reading →

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How Do You Get Through Shabbos Morning Services?

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Luke Ford

A typical Jewish Saturday morning service at synagogue will last nearly three hours. How do you survive that? It verges on the impossible for me to survive this unless I have friends with me. A holy book I can study … Continue reading →

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Losing My Illusions About Religion

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Luke Ford

I’m never surprised when Jews avoid the burdens of Orthodox Judaism. It is a difficult religion and only an elite are ever going to be able to shoulder it. Most people would rather do easier things, get easier spiritual highs … Continue reading →

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