tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552682727548828725.post182396024745633875..comments2023-10-17T05:01:42.650-04:00Comments on Abandoning Eden: stepping off the derech: the role of communityAbandoning Edenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12696116071749613265noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552682727548828725.post-2470481035973011812007-10-10T11:40:00.000-04:002007-10-10T11:40:00.000-04:00I was sort of a deadhead in high school. I saw the...I was sort of a deadhead in high school. I saw the dead play in 94 a year before Garcia died<BR/><BR/>you may enjoy this post from my old blog:<BR/><BR/>http://ohrchadash.blogspot.com/2006/02/grateful-dead-is-divinely-inspired.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552682727548828725.post-88477180387124746782007-10-09T17:29:00.000-04:002007-10-09T17:29:00.000-04:00spinoza-jam band music, most of my friends are dea...spinoza-<BR/><BR/>jam band music, most of my friends are deadheads :)Abandoning Edenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696116071749613265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552682727548828725.post-78064543574007572282007-10-08T19:35:00.000-04:002007-10-08T19:35:00.000-04:00I come from a different angle. I wasn't on the out...I come from a different angle. I wasn't on the outside. While not the most popular person, I was usually fairly 'in' at all the schools/yeshivas that I attended. I am very outgoing, so I have lots of friends.<BR/><BR/>For this reason, I am very very comfortable within the 'frum' community. So dispite my lack of faith, i see no reason to abandon family, friends and community. In my situation, it would make no sense. <BR/><BR/>I am quite amazed that I can still maintain relationships that are not shallow with friends who believe and believe deeply. If only I can do the same with my wife....<BR/><BR/>Even my idealistic religious friends - I enjoy the warmth of their idealism. True idealism - as long as it is not intolerant - is exciting to be around - whether you subscribe to that ideal or not.<BR/><BR/>But I totally understand your looking outward for a new community.Do over!https://www.blogger.com/profile/08365003924668858373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552682727548828725.post-58749079348880555982007-10-08T12:25:00.000-04:002007-10-08T12:25:00.000-04:00what kind of music do you like?what kind of music do you like?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552682727548828725.post-90429511452799786902007-10-03T17:43:00.000-04:002007-10-03T17:43:00.000-04:00Glad you found your new community. Mine is coming...Glad you found your new community. Mine is coming along, but too slowly.Jewish Atheisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04616617537150446818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552682727548828725.post-46752695900927798812007-10-03T10:37:00.000-04:002007-10-03T10:37:00.000-04:00Thank you for your story, I find it quite interes...Thank you for your story, I find it quite interesting to read how you built up your own community and friendships. I'm glad that you have found your place :)GoingGoingGonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02936074847977518355noreply@blogger.com