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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Have you ever asked her why this is so important to her or have you just worked yourself into knots with incomplete information? Knowing her intent will help you respond appropriately. It feels as if you are just arguing with your mom like a 15 year old girl.

Are Jews never allowed to just address God directly? You can't ever go off script? I don't think there's a God who wouldn't be down with "thanks for this food and help out some people who need it" isn't that the core of all religions - Appreciation and kindness?[/quote]

It’s already been established that it’s not Jewish. Please accept it.[/quote]

Just trying to learn. Many of the people I know (Muslim, Christian, Buddhist)  do things that aren't officially sanctioned by the rules of their faith, I didn't know if Judaism was more specifically prescriptive. Or are we not allowed to ask questions? [/quote]

Your comment was fairly judgmental. Please consider your tone next time.[/quote]

Dude, You read a tone that wasn’t there. Not every question is an attack or an insult. I’m pretty sure that you would read anything that wasn’t wholly supportive of the OP as negative in tone. That’s on you. [/quote]

[b]"Are Jews never allowed to just address God directly? You can't ever go off script? I don't think there's a God who wouldn't be down with "thanks for this food and help out some people who need it" isn't that the core of all religions - Appreciation and kindness?"[/b]

NP. I can't quite read this in a tone that isn't a bit judgmental. "Why can't you JUST do this?" You should be aware that intent does not equal outcome. At least two people here saw your post as judgmental and dismissive of Jewish culture. Don't hide under the guise of "just trying to learn". If you are Christian, why don't you JUST consider that maybe Jesus isn't the son of God. See how easy that is?[/quote]

Ok you inserted all kinds of assumptions that aren’t there and I guess you’d rather tell me what I meant when I typed that than answer the questions. Also not Christian so you were wrong about that too! [/quote]

I said IF you are Christian, you freaking illiterate.[/quote]

Where's all the anger coming from? You are scary. You are the one who said that I said "Why can't you just...?" and is incapable of imagining any tone but the one you presuppose. I'll ask again. Are Jews not allowed to deviate at all? Thus, is the OP upset because it is truly against jewish law or just doesn't want to? Both are legit but responses would vary depending. Simple question my friend. Happy New Year. [/quote]

DP here

Why do you care? Whats it to you?   Why go on and on probing a strangers motivations? [/quote]

Well the OP came here looking for opinions and advice so that's kind of what's done here. Let me make this easy for you. If someone posted that their mother was giving the kid candy and they didn't like that I would say well if the kid is diabetic that is a hard no but if not I'd say to lighten up. So in this case if it is forbidden I'd say "Tell your mom it is a hard no and why" if it is just a matter of preference I might suggest relaxing a bit in the interest of family harmony. Being an adult doesn't mean you get to do what you want when you want, being a true adult means considering how other people feel and making reasonable accommodations sometimes for the benefit of someone else. [/quote]

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