Capstone
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Now then, the question as to why familial lineage has remained such a prominent staple in Jewish culture to this very day...is more a puzzle to me than ever before! While a racial component may not be necessary for one to be considered "entirely Jewish", genealogy is certainly an important matter to many (if not most) within the Jewish community at large.
Obviously, the widespread recognition of "secular Jews" is proof positive that Jewishness isn't inextricably tied to religion either, although strict adherence to religious dogma is apparently the only avenue to Jewishness available to gentiles. On what might that double standard be based, other than race?!
Interesting stuff, to say the least.
Obviously, the widespread recognition of "secular Jews" is proof positive that Jewishness isn't inextricably tied to religion either, although strict adherence to religious dogma is apparently the only avenue to Jewishness available to gentiles. On what might that double standard be based, other than race?!
Interesting stuff, to say the least.