Guest guest Posted June 3, 2002 Report Share Posted June 3, 2002 What happy news! By the time she is grown, we can hope for a reconciliation of all religions! in her case, the stress shld be on valuing the wisdom of the Judaic tradition n seeing it as informing the Christian - we need to remember that Jesus was a Jew n offered to share the wisdom w/the Gentiles. An evol of the Age of Aries to that of Pisces. We need to honor rather then reject the spiritual contributions of thepast. A tree that denies its roots is doomed; n one that denies the common earth from which it springs can never bear lasting fruit. love n blessings ao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2002 Report Share Posted June 4, 2002 Thanks, Alice, for your message. Since was born 2 weeks ago, I have been more aware of my roots in the Old Testament. In fact I almost feel excited about them. I liked what you said about Jesus being a Jew who wanted to share his wisdom with the Gentiles. Now I need to study a bit about the evolution of the Age of Aries to the Age of Pisces. Maybe now is the time for me to really come to grips with " Jungian Synchronicity in Astrological Signs and Ages. " Love - Sara Re: a little news What happy news! By the time she is grown, we can hope for a reconciliation of all religions! in her case, the stress shld be on valuing the wisdom of the Judaic tradition n seeing it as informing the Christian - we need to remember that Jesus was a Jew n offered to share the wisdom w/the Gentiles. An evol of the Age of Aries to that of Pisces. We need to honor rather then reject the spiritual contributions of thepast. A tree that denies its roots is doomed; n one that denies the common earth from which it springs can never bear lasting fruit. love n blessings ao " Our highest duty as human beings is to search out a means whereby beings may be freed from all kinds of unsatisfactory experience and suffering. " H.H. Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th. Dalai Lama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2002 Report Share Posted June 4, 2002 Dear Sara, In Jewish law, a child is the same religion as its mother - so your daughter is theologically correct. I am Jewish and my husband was raised a Protestant, although he now calls himself an atheist. We had a civil marrige, but keep Jewish festivals as well as pagan ones. Graham does not keep any of his own religious traditions, although we celebrate the holidays in a secular way (normally involving large amounts of alcohol!!!) I would say, in general, work out a modus vivendi which suits the individual couple, be open and honest with your children's questions, and allow them to develop their own personal spirituality in their own way at their own time. Last but not least - congratulations! fa a little news > I just want to tell my Fireside friends that I have a little grandson, King Sirotkin, born May 22nd. He is beautiful. > > His father is Jewish, and his mother (my daughter) is Episcopal. I think he will have the best of two wonderful worlds. > > Do any of you have any wisdom to offer me on the Jewish/Christian marriage/child? > > (my daughter) does want him baptized. > > Love, > Sara > > ----- > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2002 Report Share Posted June 4, 2002 fa, Thanks. We are trying to work out a Baptism that will include a Rabbi. I hope you have some thoughts as I am not sure how to precede. Sara a little news > I just want to tell my Fireside friends that I have a little grandson, King Sirotkin, born May 22nd. He is beautiful. > > His father is Jewish, and his mother (my daughter) is Episcopal. I think he will have the best of two wonderful worlds. > > Do any of you have any wisdom to offer me on the Jewish/Christian marriage/child? > > (my daughter) does want him baptized. > > Love, > Sara > > ----- > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2002 Report Share Posted June 5, 2002 Sara, A Reform Rabbi will probably do it, especially if you agree to a circumcision. fa a little news > > > > I just want to tell my Fireside friends that I have a little grandson, > King Sirotkin, born May 22nd. He is beautiful. > > > > His father is Jewish, and his mother (my daughter) is Episcopal. I think > he will have the best of two wonderful worlds. > > > > Do any of you have any wisdom to offer me on the Jewish/Christian > marriage/child? > > > > (my daughter) does want him baptized. > > > > Love, > > Sara > > > > ----- > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2002 Report Share Posted June 5, 2002 He was circumsized in the hospital. Will that count? had a C section and was there six days and she and Marc both thought it a good idea to get it done there. I'll ask Marc how we go about finding a Reform Rabbi. Thanks, fa. Sara a little news > > > > I just want to tell my Fireside friends that I have a little grandson, > King Sirotkin, born May 22nd. He is beautiful. > > > > His father is Jewish, and his mother (my daughter) is Episcopal. I think > he will have the best of two wonderful worlds. > > > > Do any of you have any wisdom to offer me on the Jewish/Christian > marriage/child? > > > > (my daughter) does want him baptized. > > > > Love, > > Sara > > > > ----- > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2002 Report Share Posted June 5, 2002 This was heartening to me, Frances. Thank you. Sara Re: a little news Baptism in Christianity is about beginning a faith journey. Through baptism the child/adult is invited and welcomed into joining a community of faith. There is symbolism used for this ritual of inclusion; water, anointing with oil and laying on of hands to immerse, bless and accept grace for this journey. Family and friends then welcome the newly baptised by pledging support, education and nurturing for the faith journey. It seems to me that there are several points of agreement here if you frame the baptism in these terms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2002 Report Share Posted June 5, 2002 There is a wond bk called On being half-Jewish: a celebration. writt by a guy close by. am too tired to go upst n find it. sugg u look for it on amazon.com. It's amaz how many fam people are half-Jewish. For me, it's the ultimate solution for making peace! love ao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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