Understated Ur-Drakon The Almighty Doer of Stuff Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I took Slarty's advice and looked up Judaism on Wikipedia, and found this article. It says there that Maimonides has the title of "The Rambam". Ha ha. What a funny title! Thank you, ma'am! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Randomizer Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Rambam (– Hebrew acronym for "Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon") his given name, Moshe (Moses) and son of his father Maimon Judaism has different branches and beliefs just like Christianity. Because Israel grants citizenship to Jews, there is a legal definition based on descent from a Jewish parent and beliefs for those that have converted. However outside of Israel the definition is much broader. This has led to interesting cases such as Mexican that are descendants of Marranos being able to reclaim their Jewish heritage and moved to Israel to find jobs. Also several African tribes are possibly of Jewish descent based on genetic traits more common among Jews than Africans and customs found in the Old Testament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Jerakeen Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 The pronunciation is more like "rumbum," which I admit doesn't read well in English either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotghroth Rhapsody waterplant Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Originally Posted By: Randomizer Judaism has different branches and beliefs just like Christianity. Samaritans are one of these obscure denominations of Judaism, contrary to what is taught in the Christian tradition. Also, I heard a radio interview where a Jewish doctor working in outback Australia was approached by a group of aboriginal elders asking that he perform ritual circumcision on the men of their community as they had decided to convert to Judaism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast keira Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 *sigh* I cannot see this ending well. Anything else that needs to be mocked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt Tirien Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I don't think ADOS understands why the last thread was locked, and why this one probably will as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice ex post slarto Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I'm sort of shocked, guys. Look, WE know that this is a pretty tolerant place and that most everyone means well. The world at large does not know that, and what kind of impression is a random lurker -- or worse, a random SW customer -- going to get if they pop on to the forums and look at this thread? Treating any group of people, or any belief system, like it is some kind of sideshow to be marveled at and gossiped and joked about, is pretty disrespectful. Please don't do it anymore. Just, please. I'm not sure what else to say. Well, beyond the fact that this thread is very, very done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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