Deborah Blausten
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Deborah Blausten
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Rabbi. 1/4 of clergy team at Finchley Reform Synagogue. Loves community, late nights & desert hikes. Also sneakers. Opinions = mine, Torah = all of ours.
Moving here has made me think of why I joined the bird site 14(!!) years ago- community, conversation, the best of live posted conferences and tweetups. Now we know how a space like this can be misused, can we also reclaim it for the best of what’s possible? (also no brands and ads?)
November 18, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Reposted by Deborah Blausten
1) The term “Judeo-Christian” first appeared in the 19th century, in the context of trying to convert Jews to Christianity.

2) It’s Islamaphobic

3) most Jewish advances (Talmud, law, etc) developed under not-Christian rule, that’s usually sucked for us

4) the Crusaders mass-murdered Jews. 1/x
A Washington Post review of Pete Hegseth’s writing shows he rejected steps to integrate women and transgender troops across the military, and called for a “crusade” to protect “Judeo-Christian” values.
Trump Pentagon pick dismissed military diversity drive, demonized Islam
A Washington Post review of Pete Hegseth’s writing shows he rejected steps to integrate women and transgender troops across the military, and called for a “crusade” to protect “Judeo-Christian” values...
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November 15, 2024 at 2:06 PM